How to travel from Caen to Menton, France

The distance between Caen and Menton is around 888km (552 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Caen 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 Caen (CFR) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Nice - Airport.

  • Duration17h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Drive

Drive to Menton.

  • Duration11h 5m
  • Distance1,190km (739 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Menton

There are several options for getting from Caen 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 17h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Caen and Menton is around 888km (552 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 850km (528 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Caen and Menton by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Menton is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen 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 Caen and Menton. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Gare de Lyon and Nice Ville. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Caen and Menton. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 50m, 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 Caen and Menton. It typically takes around 17h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, Nice - Airport and Larvotto Bay Hôtel - MONACO. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 40m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Caen and Menton. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Menton. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Caen and Menton. The distance is around 1,190km (739 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Menton is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Menton

Transport options from Caen to Menton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 15m
€200($200)
hourly888km (552 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
€180($180)
hourly971km (603 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly5h 40m
€170($170)
hourly995km (618 miles)
Train
8h 50m
€220($220)
every 4 hours1,236km (768 miles)
Bus
17h 40m
€51($51)
once daily1,266km (787 miles)
Drive
11h 5m
€160($160)
on demand1,190km (739 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