There are 5 ways to get from Ruffec to Bilbao by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Gare de Ruffec to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the train from Angouleme to Hendayetrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
7h 27m€81–147Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gare de Ruffec to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the train from Angouleme to Hendayetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
8h 33m€75–137Bus
- Take the bus from Ruffec-Salle Des Grands Rocs to Angouleme-Gare Sncfbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Angoulême to Bordeauxbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Bilbaobus
9h 15mDrive 492.2 km
- Drive from Ruffec to Bilbaocar 492.2 km
4h 52m€79–114Bus via RUFFEC -Avenue CELESTIN SIEUR
- Take the bus from RUFFEC -Avenue CELESTIN SIEUR to Angouleme-Gare Sncfbus 120
- Take the bus from Angoulême - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbaobus
9h 48m
Ruffec to Bilbao by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ruffec to Bilbao is to drive which costs €75 - €120 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Ruffec to Bilbao is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Ruffec to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Ruffec-Salle Des Grands Rocs and arriving at Bilbao via Angoulême and Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Ruffec to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Gare de Ruffec and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Angouleme, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Ruffec and Bilbao is 518 km. The road distance is 492.2 km.
The best way to get from Ruffec to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 27m and costs €80 - €150.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Ruffec to Bilbao, including transfers.
Ruffec to Bilbao bus services, operated by Charente - Réseau Interurbain 16, depart from Ruffec-Salle Des Grands Rocs station.
Ruffec to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Gare de Ruffec station.
The best way to get from Ruffec to Bilbao is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Ruffec, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Bilbao, Spain?
You can take a bus from Ruffec-Salle Des Grands Rocs to Bilbao via Angouleme-Gare Sncf, Angoulême, and Bordeaux in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gare de Ruffec to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Angouleme, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 8h 33m.
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 Gare de Ruffec to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €8–12
- Rail 1st Class
- €12–18
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Angouleme to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €60–80
- 1st Class
- €85–110
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- digitala@euskotren.eus
- Website
- euskotren.eus
Train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.euskotren.eus/en
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com/en/home
- Phone
- 05.55.10.10.03
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Ruffec-Salle Des Grands Rocs to Angouleme-Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from RUFFEC -Avenue CELESTIN SIEUR to Angouleme-Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Angoulême to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Angoulême - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Ruffec to Bilbao bus services, operated by Charente - Réseau Interurbain 16, arrive at Angouleme-Gare Sncf station.
Ruffec to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angouleme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ruffec to Bilbao is 492 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Ruffec to Bilbao.
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