How to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Menton, France

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Menton is around 205km (127 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to Menton by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MentonAix-en-Provence if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus via NICE - Aéroport - NICE

Take the bus to NICE - Aéroport - NICE and then to Larvotto Bay Hôtel - MONACO.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €2($2)
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Train

Take the train to Cannes and then to Menton.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
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Drive

Drive to Menton.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance206km (128 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aix-en-Provence and Menton

There are several options for getting from Aix-en-Provence to Menton by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €2 ($2) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Menton is around 205km (127 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 168km (104 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Aix-en-Provence and Menton by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Menton is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Aix-en-Provence and Menton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €2 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Menton. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Cannes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Aix-en-Provence and Menton. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aix-en-Provence and Menton. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nice Airport and Port Lympia. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, Zou! Alpes-Maritimes and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Aix-en-Provence and Menton. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aix-en-Provence to Menton. We recommend that you take the bus to Nice Airport and then to Casino - MENTON. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Menton is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Menton. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Sainte Catherine Airport (CLY) (CLY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aix-en-Provence and Menton. The distance is around 206km (128 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Menton is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).

How do I get from Aix-en-Provence to Menton

Compare travel optionsbetween Aix-en-Provence and Menton

Transport options from Aix-en-Provence to Menton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via NICE - Aéroport - NICE + 1 similar
3h 10m
€2($2)
5 times a day219km (136 miles)
Bus3h 45m
€16($16)
every 20 mins205km (127 miles)
Train
4h 20m
€56($56)
every 4 hours283km (176 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
€28($28)
on demand206km (128 miles)

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Airports near Menton

The following major airports near Menton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Menton
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Menton
CLY
Sainte Catherine Airport (CLY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
174km (108 miles) from Menton