How to travel from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Menton, France

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Menton is around 689km (428 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Menton by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MentonBrive-la-Gaillarde if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

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

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Nice - Airport T2.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Menton.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance792km (492 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Menton

There are several options for getting from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Menton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Menton is around 689km (428 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 498km (309 miles)

It takes around 9h 35m to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Menton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Menton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Menton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Menton. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Montauban Ville Bourbon, Marseille St Charles and Nice Ville. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Menton. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 9h 35m, 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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Menton. It typically takes around 12h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Centre Commercial Ouest, Toulouse and Nice - Airport T2. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Menton. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 12h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Menton. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Menton. The distance is around 792km (492 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Menton is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brive-la-Gaillarde and Menton

Transport options from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Menton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 20m
€135($135)
4 times a day726km (451 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Fly5h 25m
€165($165)
twice daily892km (554 miles)
Train to Aurillac, Fly6h 30m
€195($195)
once daily1,246km (774 miles)
Bus and Plane7hrs
€175($175)
once daily689km (428 miles)
Train
9h 35m
€145($145)
4 times a day883km (549 miles)
Bus
12h 15m
€35($35)
6 times a week847km (526 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
€140($140)
on demand792km (492 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