How to travel from Arles to Menton, France

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.

5 routes found

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.

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

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €84($84)

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Bus

Take the bus to Gare Routière - SALON-DE-PROVEN, Gare Routière, NICE - Aéroport - NICE then Larvotto Bay Hôtel - MONACO and then to Casino - MENTON.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €8($8)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Marseille-Saint-Charles then take the bus to Nice Airport and then to Casino - MENTON.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
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Drive

Drive to Menton.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance280km (174 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Menton

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Menton

Transport options from Arles to Menton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
€84($84)
every 4 hours332km (206 miles)
Train via Marseille St Charles4h 40m
€64($64)
every 4 hours332km (206 miles)
Bus
4h 30m
€8($8)
5 times a day300km (186 miles)
Train and Bus
5hrs
€77($77)
4 times a day314km (195 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€38($38)
on demand280km (174 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