There are 4 ways to get from Bilbao to Ruffec by bus, train (TGV), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Bilbao to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffecbus Autocar
8h 55m€44–61Train
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffectrain Ter
10h 40m€58–153Drive 491.8 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Ruffeccar 491.8 km
4h 52m€78–112Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeauxbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Angoulêmebus
- Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Ruffec-Salle Des Grands Rocsbus 120 / ...
9h 4m
Bilbao to Ruffec by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Ruffec is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Ruffec is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Ruffec. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Gare de Ruffec via Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Ruffec. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Gare de Ruffec via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
The distance between Bilbao and Ruffec is 509 km. The road distance is 491.8 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Ruffec without a car is to bus which takes 8h 55m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Bilbao to Ruffec, including transfers.
Bilbao to Ruffec bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Ruffec train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Ruffec is to bus which takes 8h 55m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €160 and takes 10h 40m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Ruffec, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a bus from Bilbao to Gare de Ruffec via Angoulême - Bus Station and Angouleme in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Gare de Ruffec via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, and Angouleme in around 10h 40m.
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- digitala@euskotren.eus
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–60
- Rail 1st Class
- €60–85
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €8–12
- Rail 1st Class
- €12–18
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bilbao to Angoulême - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bilbao to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux to Angoulême
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 05.55.10.10.03
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Ruffec-Salle Des Grands Rocs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Ruffec bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Angoulême - Bus Station.
Bilbao to Ruffec train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Ruffec is 492 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Bilbao to Ruffec.
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