There are 4 ways to get from Lorient to Ruffec by train (TGV), train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Lorient to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes 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
7h 47m€87–194Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lorient to Niortbus 761
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere Quai 2 to Lep Louise Michelbus 148
8h 34m€24–39Train, bus
- Take the train from Lorient to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare SNCFbus 07
- Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffectrain Ter
7h 54m€43–134Drive 375.2 km
- Drive from Lorient to Ruffeccar 375.2 km
4h 15m€58–83
Lorient to Ruffec by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lorient to Ruffec is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Lorient to Ruffec is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Lorient to Ruffec. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at Lep Louise Michel via Pied De Fond and Gare Routiere Quai 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Lorient to Ruffec. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at Gare de Ruffec via Nantes, St Pierre Des Corps and Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Lorient and Ruffec is 551 km. The road distance is 375.2 km.
The best way to get from Lorient to Ruffec without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs €85 - €200.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Lorient to Ruffec, including transfers.
Lorient to Ruffec bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lorient station.
Lorient to Ruffec train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lorient station.
The best way to get from Lorient to Ruffec is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs €85 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Lorient, France and Ruffec, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a train from Lorient to Gare de Ruffec via Nantes, St Pierre Des Corps, and Poitiers in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lorient to Lep Louise Michel via Pied De Fond and Gare Routiere Quai 2 in around 8h 34m.
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 Lorient to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare routière to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare routière to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere Quai 2 to Lep Louise Michel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lorient to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lorient to Ruffec bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Niort station.
Lorient to Ruffec train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lorient to Ruffec is 375 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Lorient to Ruffec.
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