How to travel from Arcachon to Menton, France

The distance between Arcachon and Menton is around 732km (455 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Train

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

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Nice Airport.

  • Duration14h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Menton.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Distance888km (552 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Menton

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Menton by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 15h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Arcachon and Menton is around 732km (455 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 698km (434 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Arcachon and Menton by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Menton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Menton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Menton. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean, Marseille St Charles and Nice Ville. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Arcachon and Menton. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10h 15m, 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 Arcachon and Menton. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) 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 Arcachon to Menton. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) 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 Arcachon and Menton. The distance is around 888km (552 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Menton is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

How do I get from Arcachon to Menton

Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Menton

Transport options from Arcachon to Menton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 30m
€140($140)
hourly732km (455 miles)
Train
10h 15m
€160($160)
every 4 hours984km (611 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
14h 5m
€64($64)
twice daily945km (587 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Bus15h 20m
€39($39)
twice a week969km (602 miles)
Drive
8h 15m
€160($160)
on demand888km (552 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