There are 4 ways to get from Saintes to Ruffec by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Saintes to AngoulemeTer
- Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de RuffecTer
2h 29m€21–46Drive 80.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Saintes to Ruffec80.7 km
1h 27m€13–18Train, bus
- Take the train from Saintes to AngoulemeTer
- Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Ruffec-Salle Des Grands Rocs120 / ...
3h 9mBus
- Take the bus from Saintes to AngoulemeAutocar
- Take the bus from Angouleme to Gare de RuffecAutocar
4h 51m€20–29
Saintes to Ruffec by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Ruffec is to drive which costs €12 - €18 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Saintes to Ruffec is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs €12 - €18.
No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Ruffec. However, there are services departing from Théâtre and arriving at Gare de Ruffec via Saintes and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Ruffec. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Gare de Ruffec via Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Saintes and Ruffec is 124 km. The road distance is 80.7 km.
The best way to get from Saintes to Ruffec without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €21 - €50.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Saintes to Ruffec, including transfers.
Saintes to Ruffec bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Ruffec train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Saintes to Ruffec is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €21 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €30 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Ruffec, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a train from Saintes to Gare de Ruffec via Angouleme in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Théâtre to Gare de Ruffec via Gare SNCF, Saintes, and Angouleme in around 4h 51m.
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 Saintes to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €13–19
- Rail 1st Class
- €20–28
Train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 29 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
- 05.55.10.10.03
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Ruffec-Salle Des Grands Rocs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Saintes to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Bus from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Saintes to Ruffec bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Angouleme station.
Saintes to Ruffec train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angouleme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Ruffec is 81 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Saintes to Ruffec.
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