There are 3 ways to get from Ruffec to La Rochelle by bus, train, train (TGV), 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Lep Louise Michel to Gare Routiere Quai 2bus 148
- Take the train from Niort to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter / ...
2h 30m€13–25Train
- Take the train from Gare de Ruffec to Poitierstrain Ter
- Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter / ...
2h 56m€35–72Drive 120.9 km
- Drive from Ruffec to La Rochellecar 120.9 km
1h 56m€19–27
Ruffec to La Rochelle by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ruffec to La Rochelle is to bus and train which costs €13 - €26 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Ruffec to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €18 - €27.
No, there is no direct train from Ruffec to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Gare de Ruffec and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Ruffec and La Rochelle is 133 km. The road distance is 120.9 km.
The best way to get from Ruffec to La Rochelle without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 30m and costs €13 - €26.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Ruffec to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Ruffec to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Gare de Ruffec station.
Ruffec to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Poitiers station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ruffec to La Rochelle is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Ruffec to La Rochelle.
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What companies run services between Ruffec, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Gare de Ruffec to La Rochelle Ville via Poitiers in around 2h 56m.
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 Niort to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Gare de Ruffec to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Niort to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- 0970 870 870
- Mobilite79@deux-sevres.fr
- Website
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Deux-Sèvres / 79)
Bus from Lep Louise Michel to Gare Routiere Quai 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Deux-Sèvres / 79)
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