There are 5 ways to get from Ruffec to Cherbourg-Octeville by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Gare de Ruffec to Poitierstrain Ter
- Take the train from Poitiers to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain
6h 27m€129–227Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gare de Ruffec to Poitiersbus
- Take the bus from Gare de Poitiers to Gare routièrebus L7
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus
12h 26m€24–93Drive 485.6 km
- Drive from Ruffec to Cherbourg-Octevillecar 485.6 km
6h 30m€78–112Train, 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 Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane BOD - CFR
- Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain
10h 29m€220–440Train
- 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 Caentrain Ter
- Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain Ter
7h 58m€96–169
Ruffec to Cherbourg-Octeville by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ruffec to Cherbourg-Octeville is to bus which costs €24 - €95 and takes 12h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Ruffec to Cherbourg-Octeville is to train via Paris which takes 6h 27m and costs €120 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Ruffec to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Gare de Ruffec and arriving at Cherbourg-Gare via Gare de Poitiers, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and Rennes-Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Ruffec to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Gare de Ruffec and arriving at Cherbourg via Poitiers, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Ruffec and Cherbourg-Octeville is 757 km. The road distance is 485.6 km.
The best way to get from Ruffec to Cherbourg-Octeville without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 27m and costs €120 - €230.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Ruffec to Cherbourg-Octeville, including transfers.
Ruffec to Cherbourg-Octeville bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Gare de Ruffec station.
Ruffec to Cherbourg-Octeville 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 Cherbourg-Octeville is to train via Paris which takes 6h 27m and costs €120 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €95 and takes 12h 26m.
What companies run services between Ruffec, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Cherbourg-Octeville, France?
You can take a train from Gare de Ruffec to Cherbourg via Poitiers, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare de Ruffec to Cherbourg-Gare via Poitiers, Gare de Poitiers, Gare routière, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, and Rennes-Gare Routiere in around 12h 26m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €95–550
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 Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- 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 Caen to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Gare de Ruffec to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
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Booking & Getting There
Ruffec to Cherbourg-Octeville bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Poitiers station.
Ruffec to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Poitiers station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ruffec to Cherbourg-Octeville is 486 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Ruffec to Cherbourg-Octeville.
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