- Must visit
Musée Sainte-Croix
Main fine arts museum in the former episcopal palace, with archaeology, paintings, and sculptures spanning centuries.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€16
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€16
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 h 42 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
1 h 44 m
Buses on Sep 19
4
Distance
63 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ruffec to Poitiers is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ruffec to Poitiers will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 4 buses from Ruffec to Poitiers, including 4 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 63 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 42 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 1 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ruffec to Poitiers among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €17, while a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€17 Average price Cheapest | |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator SNCF Bus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:14AM | Duration 1h44 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator SNCF Bus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:24PM | Duration 1h44 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator SNCF Bus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:31PM | Duration 1h46 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator SNCF Bus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:57PM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator SNCF Bus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:29PM | Duration 1h44 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €13 |
The table below shows live departures for Ruffec to Poitiers buses for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:30 AM Gare De Ruffec | 1h44 | 9:14 AM Poitiers | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:40 PM Gare De Ruffec | 1h44 | 2:24 PM Poitiers | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:15 PM Gare De Ruffec | 1h42 | 4:57 PM Poitiers | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:45 PM Gare De Ruffec | 1h44 | 6:29 PM Poitiers | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Take a bus from Ruffec to Poitiers and enjoy the approximately 39 miles (63 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 09:10, the last at 09:10.
Distance 39 miles (63 km) |
First bus 9:10 AM |
Last bus 9:10 AM |
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