There are 7 ways to get from Nice to Ruffec by plane, train, train (TGV), 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.
Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
best- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane NCE - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
- Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffectrain
6h 52m€88–250Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffectrain Ter
17h 7m€84–142Train via Lagny-sur-Marne
- Take the train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Poitierstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffectrain Ter
11h 43m€275–436Bus
- Take the bus from Nice Airport to Bordeauxbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Angoulêmebus
- Take the bus from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffecbus
17h€96–152Drive 797.7 km
- Drive from Nice to Ruffeccar 797.7 km
9h 58m€151–218Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MRS - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
- Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffectrain
9h 14m€136–330Train
- Take the train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Montauban Ville Bourbontrain
- Take the train from Montauban Ville Bourbon to Angoulemetrain
- Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffectrain Ter
13h 8m€217–336
Nice to Ruffec by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Ruffec is to bus and train which costs €80 - €150 and takes 17h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Nice to Ruffec is to fly and train which takes 6h 52m and costs €85 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Ruffec. However, there are services departing from Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Gare de Ruffec via Nice Airport, Bordeaux and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Ruffec. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Gare de Ruffec via Marseille St Charles, Marne La Vallee Chessy and Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.
The distance between Nice and Ruffec is 847 km. The road distance is 797.7 km.
The best way to get from Nice to Ruffec without a car is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 11h 43m and costs €270 - €440.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Nice to Ruffec, including transfers.
Nice to Ruffec bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice Airport station.
Nice to Ruffec train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Nice-Ville station.
The best way to get from Nice to Ruffec is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 11h 43m and costs €270 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 17h.
What companies run services between Nice, France and Ruffec, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Gare de Ruffec via Marseille-Saint-Charles, Marseille St Charles, Marne La Vallee Chessy, and Poitiers in around 11h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jardin d'Arménie to Gare de Ruffec via Aéroport / Promenade, Nice Airport, Bordeaux, Angoulême, and Angouleme in around 17h.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–190
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–330
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–340
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €30–150
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €29–140
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Marseille St Charles to Marne La Vallee Chessy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €150–230
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Marseille St Charles to Marne La Vallee Chessy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €140–220
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Marseille St Charles to Montauban Ville Bourbon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montauban Ville Bourbon to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nice Airport to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Angoulême
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Nice to Ruffec bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Nice to Ruffec train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Ruffec is 798 km. It takes approximately 9h 58m to drive from Nice to Ruffec.
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