How to travel from Brest to Menton, France

The distance between Brest and Menton is around 1,085km (674 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a tram, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Brest to Menton by tram, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Rennes then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Rennes then Marseille Saint-Charles and then to Nice-Ville.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble and then to Nice - Aéroport.

  • Duration23h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Menton.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Distance1,472km (914 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Menton

There are several options for getting from Brest to Menton by tram, plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €69 ($69) and will take around 23h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a tram, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Brest and Menton is around 1,085km (674 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,056km (656 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Brest and Menton by tram, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Menton is to take a tram, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Menton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €69 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Menton. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes, Marseille Saint-Charles and Nice-Ville. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Brest and Menton. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 11h 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 Brest and Menton. It typically takes around 23h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble, Nice - Aéroport and Larvotto Bay Hôtel - Monaco. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 45m.

FlixBus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Brest and Menton. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brest to Menton. We recommend that you take a tram to Porte de Gouesnou then fly from Brest (BES) 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 Brest and Menton. The distance is around 1,472km (914 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Menton is to take a tram, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Menton

Transport options from Brest to Menton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 55m
€185($185)
hourly1,137km (707 miles)
Train to Nantes, Fly6h 30m
€180($180)
every 20 mins1,187km (737 miles)
Tram, Plane and Train3h 30m
€195($195)
hourly1,085km (674 miles)
Train
11h 25m
€265($265)
5 times a day1,594km (990 miles)
Bus
23h 45m
€69($69)
once daily1,503km (934 miles)
Drive
13h 55m
€200($200)
on demand1,472km (914 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