The distance between Arles and Menton is around 280km (174 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Arles to Menton by train, 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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Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Nice Ville.
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Take the bus to Gare Routière - SALON-DE-PROVEN, Gare Routière, NICE - Aéroport - NICE then Larvotto Bay Hôtel - MONACO and then to Casino - MENTON.
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Take the train to Marseille-Saint-Charles then take the bus to Nice Airport and then to Casino - MENTON.
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There are several options for getting from Arles to Menton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €8 ($8) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).
The distance between Arles and Menton is around 280km (174 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (144 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Arles and Menton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arles to Menton is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Menton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Menton. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arles to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Nice Ville. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Arles and Menton. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Arles and Menton. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Arles to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare Routière - SALON-DE-PROVEN, Gare Routière, NICE - Aéroport - NICE and Larvotto Bay Hôtel - MONACO. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
Zou! BdR & Vaucluse, CarTreize, Zou! LER and Zou! Alpes-Maritimes run regular bus services between Arles and Menton. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Menton. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Nice Ville. instead which will take 4h 25m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Arles and Menton. The distance is around 280km (174 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Menton is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €84 ($84).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 25m | €84($84) | every 4 hours | 332km (206 miles) |
Train via Marseille St Charles | 4h 40m | €64($64) | every 4 hours | 332km (206 miles) |
Bus | 4h 30m | €8($8) | 5 times a day | 300km (186 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5hrs | €77($77) | 4 times a day | 314km (195 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | €38($38) | on demand | 280km (174 miles) |
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Zou! BdR & Vaucluse
CarTreize
The following major airports near Menton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.