There are 5 ways to get from Nantes to Ruffec by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 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
4h 28m€62–108Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare de Poitiersbus L7
- Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffectrain Ter
5h€13–64Drive 210.4 km
- Drive from Nantes to Ruffeccar 210.4 km
2h 31m€34–49Bus, train via La Rochelle
- Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus 701
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Niorttrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere Quai 2 to Lep Louise Michelbus 148
5h 39m€24–41Bus
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Viaduc Léon Blumbus L7
- Take the bus from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffecbus Autocar
6h 7m€16–64
Nantes to Ruffec by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Ruffec is to bus and train via La Rochelle which costs €24 - €45 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Nantes to Ruffec is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Ruffec. However, there are services departing from Gare routière and arriving at Gare de Ruffec via Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Ruffec. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Gare de Ruffec via St Pierre Des Corps and Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Nantes and Ruffec is 362 km. The road distance is 210.4 km.
The best way to get from Nantes to Ruffec without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €60 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Nantes to Ruffec, including transfers.
Nantes to Ruffec bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, depart from Gare routière station.
Nantes to Ruffec train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
The best way to get from Nantes to Ruffec is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €65 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Nantes, France and Ruffec, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a train from Nantes to Gare de Ruffec via St Pierre Des Corps and Poitiers in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare routière to Gare de Ruffec via Viaduc Léon Blum and Poitiers in around 6h 7m.
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 Nantes to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- TGV inOui
Bus from Gare routière to Gare de Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
Bus from Gare routière to Viaduc Léon Blum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
- Phone
- 0970 870 870
- Mobilite79@deux-sevres.fr
- Website
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Deux-Sèvres / 79)
Bus from Gare routière to Gare de Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Deux-Sèvres / 79)
Bus from Gare Routiere Quai 2 to Lep Louise Michel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Deux-Sèvres / 79)
Bus from Gare routière to Viaduc Léon Blum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Deux-Sèvres / 79)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar 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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Booking & Getting There
Nantes to Ruffec bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, arrive at Viaduc Léon Blum station.
Nantes to Ruffec train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Ruffec is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Nantes to Ruffec.
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