There are 5 ways to get from Pornichet to Ruffec 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 Pornichet to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffectrain Ter
6h 13m€71–132Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saint-Nazaire to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Viaduc Léon Blumbus L7
- Take the bus from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffecbus
9h 42m€20–72Train, bus
- Take the train from Pornichet to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Niorttrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere Quai 2 to Lep Louise Michelbus 148
7h 30m€36–63Drive 280.4 km
- Drive from Pornichet to Ruffeccar 280.4 km
3h 17m€45–65Train
- Take the train from Pornichet to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
- Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffectrain Ter
7h 48m€74–134
Pornichet to Ruffec by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pornichet to Ruffec is to train and bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Pornichet to Ruffec is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Pornichet to Ruffec. However, there are services departing from Marché de Pornichet and arriving at Gare de Ruffec via Saint-Nazaire, Gare routière and Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Pornichet to Ruffec. However, there are services departing from Pornichet and arriving at Gare de Ruffec via Nantes, St Pierre Des Corps and Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Pornichet and Ruffec is 438 km. The road distance is 280.4 km.
The best way to get from Pornichet to Ruffec without a car is to train via Tours which takes 6h 13m and costs €70 - €140.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Pornichet to Ruffec, including transfers.
Pornichet to Ruffec bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saint-Nazaire station.
Pornichet to Ruffec train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pornichet station.
The best way to get from Pornichet to Ruffec is to train via Tours which takes 6h 13m and costs €70 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €75 and takes 9h 42m.
What companies run services between Pornichet, France and Ruffec, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a train from Pornichet to Gare de Ruffec via Nantes, St Pierre Des Corps, and Poitiers in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marché de Pornichet to Gare de Ruffec via Gare de St Nazaire, Saint-Nazaire, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, Gare routière, Viaduc Léon Blum, and Poitiers in around 9h 42m.
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 Pornichet to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pornichet to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pornichet to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Saint-Nazaire to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Pornichet to Ruffec bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.
Pornichet to Ruffec train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pornichet to Ruffec is 280 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Pornichet to Ruffec.
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