How to travel from Bordeaux to Menton, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Menton is around 686km (426 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bordeaux 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train

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

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)

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Bus

Take the bus to Nimes Parking Du Parnasse and then to Nice Airport.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Menton.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance834km (519 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Menton

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Menton by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Bordeaux and Menton is around 686km (426 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 654km (406 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Bordeaux and Menton by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Menton is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Menton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Menton. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux 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 9h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Bordeaux and Menton. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 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 Bordeaux and Menton. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bordeaux to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes Parking Du Parnasse, Nice Airport and Port Lympia. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Menton. Buses run twice a week and take around 12h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Menton. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Bordeaux and Menton. The distance is around 834km (519 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Menton is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Menton

Transport options from Bordeaux to Menton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 10m
€110($110)
hourly686km (426 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 25m
€175($175)
every 4 hours926km (575 miles)
Train via Marseille St Charles9h 40m
€155($155)
every 4 hours926km (575 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 40m
€23($23)
twice a week909km (565 miles)
Bus to Nice - Airport14h 15m
€32($32)
4 times a week899km (559 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
€110($110)
on demand834km (519 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