What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Ruffec?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Ruffec is to bus which costs €40 - €120 and takes 11h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Ruffec?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Ruffec is to fly and train which takes 5h 2m and costs €70 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Ruffec?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Ruffec. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Gare de Ruffec via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Ruffec?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Ruffec. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Gare de Ruffec via St Pierre Des Corps and Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from Lyon to Ruffec?

The distance between Lyon and Ruffec is 633 km. The road distance is 431.3 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Ruffec without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Ruffec without a car is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs €45 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Ruffec?

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Lyon to Ruffec, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Ruffec bus from?

Lyon to Ruffec bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Ruffec train from?

Lyon to Ruffec train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Ruffec?

The best way to get from Lyon to Ruffec is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs €45 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €120 and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the Lyon to Ruffec bus arrive?

Lyon to Ruffec bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.

Where does the Lyon to Ruffec train arrive?

Lyon to Ruffec train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Ruffec?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Ruffec is 431 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Lyon to Ruffec.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Ruffec?

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Where can I stay near Ruffec?

There are 37+ hotels available in Ruffec.

Lyon to Ruffec - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Ruffec by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des CorpsTer
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to PoitiersTgv
3. Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de RuffecTer
8h 26m
€50–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffec
11h 30m
€40–119
Drive 431.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Ruffec431.3 km
5h 23m
€67–97
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LYS - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffec
6h 56m
€73–195
Bus via Felletin
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand776 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ch.deCommerce Aller to Gare SNCF259
3. Take the bus from Felletin - Gare Sncf to Terminal Cars204
4. Take the bus from Terminal Cars to Angouleme - Gare Sncf180
5. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Ruffec-Salle Des Grands Rocs120 / ...
13h 55m
Fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)LYS - PIS
2. Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffec
5h 2m
€71–329

Lyon to Ruffec by train

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8h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 632.8 km
Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Ruffec, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Gare de Ruffec via St Pierre Des Corps and Poitiers in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Gare de Ruffec via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Angoulême - Bus Station, and Angouleme in around 11h 30m.

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