How to travel from Alès to Menton, France

The distance between Alès and Menton is around 352km (219 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Alès to Menton by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MentonAlès if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Nimes, plane

Take the train to Nimes and then to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Nimes then Marseille St Charles and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Nice Airport Arrivals Terminal 2.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

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Drive

Drive to Menton.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance352km (219 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Menton

There are several options for getting from Alès to Menton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €64 ($64).

The distance between Alès and Menton is around 352km (219 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 276km (172 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Alès and Menton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Menton is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €64 ($64).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Menton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Menton. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes, Marseille St Charles and Nice Ville. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, Renfe SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Alès and Menton. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Alès and Menton. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alès to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes, Parnasse, Nice Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 and Larvotto Bay Hôtel Monaco. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

Union Ivkoni and Blablabus run regular bus services between Alès and Menton. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Menton. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 5h 50m.

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 Alès and Menton. The distance is around 352km (219 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Menton is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €86 ($86).

How do I get from Alès to Menton

Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Menton

Transport options from Alès to Menton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nimes, plane + 2 similar
3h 45m
€240($240)
once daily613km (381 miles)
Train and Plane5h 50m
€320($320)
hourly1,448km (899 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane6hrs
€180($180)
every 4 hours857km (532 miles)
Train
5hrs
€86($86)
every 3 hours421km (262 miles)
Bus
7h 15m
€26($26)
6 times a week428km (266 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€64($64)
on demand352km (219 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