There are 5 ways to get from Châteauroux to Ruffec by bus, train, 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, train
best- Take the bus from CHÂTEAUROUX Médiathèque to POITIERS Pôle multimodalbus 433
- Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffectrain Ter
4h 22m€13–25Train
- Take the train from Chateauroux to Vierzon Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Vierzon Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffectrain Ter
5h 26m€53–117Drive 164 km
- Drive from Châteauroux to Ruffeccar 164 km
2h 34m€26–37Bus, train via Chateauroux Gare Routiere
- Take the bus from Chateauroux Gare Routiere to Poitiers Gare Routierebus Autocar
- Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffectrain Ter
4h 26m€33–53Bus
- Take the bus from Chateauroux Gare Routiere to Poitiers Gare Routierebus Autocar
- Take the bus from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffecbus Autocar
5h 26m€37–51
Châteauroux to Ruffec by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Châteauroux to Ruffec is to bus and train which costs €13 - €25 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Châteauroux to Ruffec is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Châteauroux to Ruffec. However, there are services departing from Chateauroux Gare Routiere and arriving at Gare de Ruffec via Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Châteauroux to Ruffec. However, there are services departing from Chateauroux and arriving at Gare de Ruffec via Vierzon Ville, St Pierre Des Corps and Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Châteauroux and Ruffec is 197 km. The road distance is 164 km.
The best way to get from Châteauroux to Ruffec without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 22m and costs €13 - €25.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Châteauroux to Ruffec, including transfers.
Châteauroux to Ruffec bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chateauroux Gare Routiere station.
Châteauroux to Ruffec train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chateauroux station.
The best way to get from Châteauroux to Ruffec is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Châteauroux, France and Ruffec, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a train from Chateauroux to Gare de Ruffec via Vierzon Ville, St Pierre Des Corps, and Poitiers in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chateauroux Gare Routiere to Gare de Ruffec via Poitiers Gare Routiere and Poitiers in around 5h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chateauroux to Vierzon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vierzon Ville to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Bus from CHÂTEAUROUX Médiathèque to POITIERS Pôle multimodal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Chateauroux Gare Routiere to Poitiers Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Chateauroux Gare Routiere to Poitiers Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Châteauroux to Ruffec bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Poitiers Gare Routiere station.
Châteauroux to Ruffec train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Vierzon Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Châteauroux to Ruffec is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Châteauroux to Ruffec.
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