There are 3 ways to get from Bordeaux to Poitou-Charentes by train (TGV), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffectrain Ter
2h 44m€51–84Drive 168 km
cheapest- Drive from Bordeaux to Poitou-Charentescar 168 km
1h 54m€27–38Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Angoulêmebus FlixBus S703
- Take the bus from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffecbus Autocar
3h 46m€40–55
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Poitou-Charentes is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Poitou-Charentes is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to Poitou-Charentes. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux and arriving at Gare de Ruffec via Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Poitou-Charentes. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Gare de Ruffec via Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Bordeaux and Poitou-Charentes is 189 km. The road distance is 168 km.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to Poitou-Charentes without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs €50 - €85.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Bordeaux to Poitou-Charentes, including transfers.
Bordeaux to Poitou-Charentes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bordeaux station.
Bordeaux to Poitou-Charentes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to Poitou-Charentes is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs €50 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Poitou-Charentes, France?
You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitou-Charentes via Angouleme and Gare de Ruffec in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux to Poitou-Charentes via Angoulême, Angouleme, and Gare de Ruffec in around 3h 46m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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 Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- 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 Gare de Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 29 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bordeaux to Angoulême
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
Bordeaux to Poitou-Charentes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Angoulême station.
Bordeaux to Poitou-Charentes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Angouleme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Poitou-Charentes is 168 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Bordeaux to Poitou-Charentes.
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