There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Ruffec by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
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 Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffectrain Ter
5h 55m€155–240Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Felletin - Gare Sncfbus 259
- Take the bus from Felletin - Gare Sncf to Terminal Carsbus 204
- Take the bus from Terminal Cars to Angouleme - Gare Sncfbus 180
- Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffectrain Ter
13h 32m€64–99Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffecbus
12h 24m€65–107Drive 430.6 km
- Drive from Lyon to Ruffeccar 430.6 km
5h 23m€79–114Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
- Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffectrain
6h 35m€87–203Fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport, train
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane LYS - PIS
- Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffectrain
5h 1m€68–356
Lyon to Ruffec by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Ruffec is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Ruffec is to fly and train which takes 5h 1m and costs €65 - €360.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Ruffec. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Gare de Ruffec via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Ruffec. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Gare de Ruffec via St Pierre Des Corps and Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Lyon and Ruffec is 805 km. The road distance is 430.6 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Ruffec without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €150 - €240.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Lyon to Ruffec, including transfers.
Lyon to Ruffec bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon to Ruffec train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Ruffec is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €150 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 24m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Ruffec, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Gare de Ruffec via St Pierre Des Corps and Poitiers in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Gare de Ruffec via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Angoulême - Bus Station, and Angouleme in around 12h 24m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–130
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–300
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €120–180
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €120–190
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Perrache to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffec
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- 0970 870 870
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Gare SNCF to Felletin - Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Felletin - Gare Sncf to Terminal Cars
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine - Haute-Vienne (87)
Bus from Terminal Cars to Angouleme - Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine - Haute-Vienne (87)
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Ruffec bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Lyon to Ruffec train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Ruffec is 431 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Lyon to Ruffec.
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