How to travel from Ajaccio to Menton, France
The distance between Ajaccio and Menton is around 269km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ajaccio to Menton by car, ferry, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Menton → Ajaccio if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton.
- Duration2h 20m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost€250($250)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Menton.
- Duration9h 5m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Bastia then take a ferry to Nice.
- Duration8h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€64($64)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ajaccio and Menton
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ajaccio to Menton by car, ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).
The distance between Ajaccio and Menton is around 269km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (142 miles)
It takes around 8h 45m to get from Ajaccio and Menton by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Ajaccio to Menton is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Ajaccio and Menton is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ajaccio and Menton. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ajaccio and Menton. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ajaccio to Menton. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton. instead which will take 2h 20m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ajaccio to Menton. We recommend that you drive to Bastia then take a ferry to Nice. instead which will take 8h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ajaccio to Menton is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around €64 ($64).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ajaccio and Menton
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 2h 20m | €250($250) | hourly | 269km (167 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 35m | €245($245) | 4 times a day | 389km (241 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 9h 5m | €95($95) | once a week | 657km (408 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 45m | €64($64) | 4 times a week | 408km (253 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ajaccio and Menton
Train operators
Thello
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Ferry operators
La Meridionale
Corsica Ferries
Airlines
Air Corsica
Airports near Menton
The following major airports near Menton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Menton
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 132km (82 miles) from Menton
Sainte Catherine Airport (CLY)
- Distance
- 174km (108 miles) from Menton