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

The cheapest way to get from Ruffec to Châteauroux is to train and bus via Poitiers which costs €14 - €27 and takes 4h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ruffec to Châteauroux is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Ruffec and Châteauroux?

No, there is no direct bus from Ruffec to Châteauroux. However, there are services departing from Gare de Ruffec and arriving at Chateauroux Gare Routiere via Poitiers Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Ruffec and Châteauroux?

No, there is no direct train from Ruffec to Châteauroux. However, there are services departing from Gare de Ruffec and arriving at Chateauroux via Poitiers, St Pierre Des Corps and Vierzon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Ruffec to Châteauroux?

The distance between Ruffec and Châteauroux is 189 km. The road distance is 162.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Ruffec to Châteauroux without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 6m and costs €30 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Ruffec to Châteauroux, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ruffec to Châteauroux bus from?

Ruffec to Châteauroux bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Gare de Ruffec station.

Where do I catch the Ruffec to Châteauroux train from?

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

Train or bus from Ruffec to Châteauroux?

The best way to get from Ruffec to Châteauroux is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €50 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Ruffec to Châteauroux bus arrive?

Ruffec to Châteauroux bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Poitiers station.

Where does the Ruffec to Châteauroux train arrive?

Ruffec to Châteauroux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Poitiers station.

Can I drive from Ruffec to Châteauroux?

Yes, the driving distance between Ruffec to Châteauroux is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Ruffec to Châteauroux.

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

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Where can I stay near Châteauroux?

There are 140+ hotels available in Châteauroux.

Ruffec to Châteauroux - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Ruffec to Châteauroux by train, bus, train (TGV), or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Gare de Ruffec to PoitiersTer
2. Take the bus from Poitiers Gare Routiere to Chateauroux Gare RoutiereAutocar
4h 6m
€30–52
Train, bus via Poitiers
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gare de Ruffec to PoitiersTer
2. Take the bus from Pôle multimodal to Gare Routière433
4h 10m
€14–27
Train
1. Take the train from Gare de Ruffec to PoitiersTer
2. Take the train from Poitiers to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Vierzon VilleTer
4. Take the train from Vierzon Ville to ChateaurouxTer
6h 4m
€53–108
Drive 162.2 km
1. Drive from Ruffec to Châteauroux162.2 km
2h 35m
€26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gare de Ruffec to PoitiersAutocar
2. Take the bus from Poitiers Gare Routiere to Chateauroux Gare RoutiereAutocar
5h 4m
€33–47

Ruffec to Châteauroux by train and bus

29Weekly Services

4h 6mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 188.5 km
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Gare de Ruffec to Chateauroux via Poitiers, St Pierre Des Corps, and Vierzon Ville in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare de Ruffec to Chateauroux Gare Routiere via Poitiers and Poitiers Gare Routiere in around 5h 4m.

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How to get fromRuffec to Châteaurouxby train, bus, train (TGV) or car

There are 5 ways to get from Ruffec to Châteauroux by train, bus, train (TGV), or car

Train, bus

Train, bus via Poitiers

Train

Drive 162.2 km

Bus