There are 3 ways to get from Ruffec to Saintes by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gare de Ruffec to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the train from Angouleme to Saintestrain Ter
2h 17m€20–42Drive 80.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Ruffec to Saintescar 80.4 km
1h 25m€13–18Bus
- Take the bus from Gare de Ruffec to Angoulemebus Autocar
- Take the bus from Angouleme to Saintesbus Autocar
4h 4m€22–31
Ruffec to Saintes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ruffec to Saintes is to drive which costs €12 - €18 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Ruffec to Saintes is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs €12 - €18.
No, there is no direct bus from Ruffec to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Gare de Ruffec and arriving at Théâtre via Angouleme and Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Ruffec to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Gare de Ruffec and arriving at Saintes via Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Ruffec and Saintes is 124 km. The road distance is 80.4 km.
The best way to get from Ruffec to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs €19 - €45.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Ruffec to Saintes, including transfers.
Ruffec to Saintes bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Gare de Ruffec station.
Ruffec to Saintes 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 Saintes is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs €19 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Ruffec, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a train from Gare de Ruffec to Saintes via Angouleme in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare de Ruffec to Théâtre via Angouleme, Saintes, and Gare SNCF in around 4h 4m.
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
- €7–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
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More Questions & Answers
Ruffec to Saintes bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Angouleme station.
Ruffec to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angouleme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ruffec to Saintes is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Ruffec to Saintes.
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