There are 5 ways to get from Ruffec to Nantes by train (TGV), train, 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.
Train via Tours
best- Take the train from Gare de Ruffec to Poitierstrain Ter
- Take the train from Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Nantestrain Ter
4h 15m€58–127Drive 210.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Ruffec to Nantescar 210.8 km
2h 31m€33–48Train, bus
- Take the train from Gare de Ruffec to Poitierstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare de Poitiers to Gare routièrebus L7
5h 12m€41–67Train
- Take the train from Gare de Ruffec to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the train from Angouleme to Saintestrain Ter
- Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
5h 47m€61–127Bus
- Take the bus from Gare de Ruffec to Poitiersbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Gare de Poitiers to Gare routièrebus L7
6h 16m€44–64
Ruffec to Nantes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ruffec to Nantes is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Ruffec to Nantes is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ruffec to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Gare de Ruffec and arriving at Gare routière via Gare de Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Ruffec to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Gare de Ruffec and arriving at Nantes via Poitiers and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Ruffec and Nantes is 362 km. The road distance is 210.8 km.
The best way to get from Ruffec to Nantes without a car is to train via Tours which takes 4h 15m and costs €55 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Ruffec to Nantes, including transfers.
Ruffec to Nantes bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Gare de Ruffec station.
Ruffec to Nantes 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 Nantes is to train via Tours which takes 4h 15m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Ruffec, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Nantes, France?
You can take a train from Gare de Ruffec to Nantes via Poitiers and St Pierre Des Corps in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare de Ruffec to Gare routière via Poitiers and Gare de Poitiers in around 6h 16m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Gare de Ruffec to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- 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 St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- 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 Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Gare de Ruffec to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Gare de Ruffec to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Angouleme to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Saintes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- 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 Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare de Poitiers to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare de Poitiers to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Gare de Ruffec to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
Ruffec to Nantes bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Poitiers station.
Ruffec to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Poitiers station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ruffec to Nantes is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Ruffec to Nantes.
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