There are 6 ways to get from Ruffec to Santander by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV, Renfe)
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 Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
9h 10m€66–109Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gare de Ruffec to Angoulemebus
- Take the bus from Angoulême to Bordeauxbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
10h 55m€54–84Train, bus via Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Take the train from Gare de Ruffec to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the train from Angouleme to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
9h 30m€85–137Drive 591.5 km
- Drive from Ruffec to Santandercar 591.5 km
5h 57m€97–139Train, fly
- Take the train from Gare de Ruffec to Angoulemetrain
- Take the train from Angouleme to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane BOD - SDR
8h 50m€118–306Train
- 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
- Take the train from Bilbao to Santandertrain
12h 58m€88–149
Ruffec to Santander by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ruffec to Santander is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Ruffec to Santander is to drive which takes 5h 57m and costs €95 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Ruffec to Santander. However, there are services departing from Gare de Ruffec and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Santander via Angoulême and Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Ruffec to Santander. However, there are services departing from Gare de Ruffec and arriving at Santander via Angouleme, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia and Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.
The distance between Ruffec and Santander is 614 km. The road distance is 591.5 km.
The best way to get from Ruffec to Santander without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 10m and costs €65 - €110.
It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Ruffec to Santander, including transfers.
Ruffec to Santander bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Gare de Ruffec station.
Ruffec to Santander 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 Santander is to bus which takes 10h 55m and costs €50 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 12h 58m.
What companies run services between Ruffec, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Santander, Spain?
You can take a bus from Gare de Ruffec to Estación de autobuses de Santander via Angouleme, Angoulême, and Bordeaux in around 10h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gare de Ruffec to Santander via Angouleme, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 12h 58m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Santander Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–400
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Santander Airport via Alicante–Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–230
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 Gare de Ruffec to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Gare de Ruffec to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Gare de Ruffec to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Gare de Ruffec to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Angoulême to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Ruffec to Santander bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Angouleme station.
Ruffec to Santander train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angouleme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ruffec to Santander is 592 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Ruffec to Santander.
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