How to travel from Annecy to Menton, France

The distance between Annecy and Menton is around 383km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Annecy to Menton by train, car, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Genève-Aéroport gare routière then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Nice-Ville.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Menton.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance506km (315 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Menton

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Menton by train, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Annecy and Menton is around 383km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 260km (161 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Annecy and Menton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Menton is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Menton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Menton. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aix Les Bains Le Revard, Lyon Part Dieu and Nice-Ville. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Annecy and Menton. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Annecy and Menton. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Menton. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Annecy and Menton. The distance is around 506km (315 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Menton is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Menton

Transport options from Annecy to Menton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
3h 40m
€95($95)
hourly383km (238 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 30m
€230($230)
every 20 mins440km (273 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7hrs
€205($205)
5 times a day724km (450 miles)
Train via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud7h 35m
€135($135)
twice daily678km (421 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€68($68)
on demand506km (315 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