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
5h 3m€61–131Bus, train via La Rochelle
cheapest- 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 59m€24–46Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare SNCFbus 07
- Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffectrain Ter
5h 11m€44–67Drive 210.4 km
- Drive from Nantes to Ruffeccar 210.4 km
2h 31m€33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Viaduc Léon Blumbus 07
- Take the bus from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffecbus Autocar
6h 8m€47–64
Nantes to Ruffec by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Ruffec is to bus and train via La Rochelle which costs €23 - €50 and takes 5h 59m.
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 8m.
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 5h 3m.
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 5h 3m and costs €60 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 3m 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 5h 3m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 6h 8m.
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 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare routière to Gare de Ruffec via Viaduc Léon Blum and Poitiers in around 6h 8m.
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 Nantes to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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
- €17–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- 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 Viaduc Léon Blum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
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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