How to travel from Bayonne to Menton, France

The distance between Bayonne and Menton is around 743km (462 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bayonne to Menton by plane, 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 MentonBayonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

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

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Bus

Take the bus to Niza.

  • Duration15h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)

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Drive

Drive to Menton.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance881km (547 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayonne and Menton

There are several options for getting from Bayonne to Menton by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 18hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Bayonne and Menton is around 743km (462 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 723km (449 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Bayonne and Menton by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayonne to Menton is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayonne and Menton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayonne and Menton. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayonne to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau, Marseille St Charles and Nice Ville. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Bayonne and Menton. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 10h 30m, 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 Bayonne and Menton. It typically takes around 15h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bayonne to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Irun, Niza, Aéroport Terminal 2 Nice and Larvotto Bay Hôtel Monaco. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 15m.

ALSA, FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Bayonne and Menton. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayonne to Menton. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Bayonne and Menton. The distance is around 881km (547 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayonne to Menton is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bayonne and Menton

Transport options from Bayonne to Menton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3hrs
€150($150)
every 30 mins743km (462 miles)
Train
10h 30m
€165($165)
4 times a day991km (616 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15h 15m
€100($100)
once daily1,084km (674 miles)
Bus via San Sebastian / Donostia18hrs
€51($51)
5 times a week1,238km (769 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
€160($160)
on demand881km (547 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