There are 8 ways to get from Ruffec to Zurich by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Gare de Ruffec to Poitierstrain Ter
- Take the train from Poitiers to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
8h 53mCHF 199–308Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Gare de Ruffec to Poitierstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Zürichbus
18h 43mCHF 77–132Drive 759.4 km
- Drive from Ruffec to Zurichcar 759.4 km
8h 44mCHF 128–185Train, train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
- 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BOD - ZRH
7h 8mCHF 114–291Bus
- Take the bus from Gare de Ruffec to Angoulemebus
- Take the bus from Angoulême to Bordeauxbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Zurich Bus Stationbus
18h 55mCHF 89–137Train, train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Basel
- 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 Basel (BSL)plane BOD - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
8h 12mCHF 107–296Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
- Take the train from Gare de Ruffec to Poitierstrain
- Take the train from Poitiers to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
7h 49mCHF 164–394Train, train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport
- 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 Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane BOD - SXB
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
8h 46mCHF 125–398
Ruffec to Zurich by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ruffec to Zurich is to train and bus which costs SFr 75 - SFr 140 and takes 18h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Ruffec to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 7h 8m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 300.
No, there is no direct bus from Ruffec to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Gare de Ruffec and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Angoulême and Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Ruffec to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Gare de Ruffec and arriving at Zürich HB via Poitiers, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
The distance between Ruffec and Zurich is 1073 km. The road distance is 759.4 km.
The best way to get from Ruffec to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 310.
It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Ruffec to Zurich, including transfers.
Ruffec to Zurich bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Gare de Ruffec station.
Ruffec to Zurich 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 Zurich is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 140 and takes 18h 55m.
What companies run services between Ruffec, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Zurich, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Gare de Ruffec to Zürich HB via Poitiers, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare de Ruffec to Zurich Bus Station via Angouleme, Angoulême, and Bordeaux in around 18h 55m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Zurich Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–290
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Basel via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–310
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–260
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
- CHF 10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Gare de Ruffec to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Gare de Ruffec to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Gare de Ruffec to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Gare de Ruffec to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Gare de Ruffec to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Zürich
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–75
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Ruffec to Zurich bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Angouleme station.
Ruffec to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Poitiers station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ruffec to Zurich is 759 km. It takes approximately 8h 44m to drive from Ruffec to Zurich.
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