How to travel from Calais to Menton, France
The distance between Calais and Menton is around 980km (609 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Calais to Menton by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Menton → Calais if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton.
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train via Lille Flandres
Take the train to Lille Flandres then Paris Nord and then to Nice Ville.
- Duration9hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€260($260)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Lille Europe then take the bus to Paris and then to Nice - Airport.
- Duration17h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€77($77)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Menton
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Calais to Menton by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €77 ($77) and will take around 17h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).
The distance between Calais and Menton is around 980km (609 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 904km (562 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Calais and Menton by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Calais to Menton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Menton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €77 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Menton. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Nice-Ville. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Menton. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 9h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Calais and Menton. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Menton. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton. instead which will take 4h 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 Calais and Menton. The distance is around 1,256km (780 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Menton is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Menton
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 20m | €170($170) | 4 times a week | 980km (609 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 4h 40m | €195($195) | 4 times a week | 1,036km (644 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 5hrs | €230($230) | 4 times a week | 1,093km (679 miles) |
| Train to Lille Flandres, plane | 5h 30m | €215($215) | every 3 hours | 1,057km (657 miles) |
Train via Lille Flandres + 2 similar | 9hrs | €260($260) | every 4 hours | 1,329km (826 miles) |
| Train | 9h 30m | €230($230) | every 20 mins | 1,290km (802 miles) |
| Train via Paris Nord | 9h 40m | €230($230) | 4 times a day | 1,295km (805 miles) |
Train and Bus | 17h 30m | €77($77) | once daily | 1,357km (843 miles) |
Drive | 11h 30m | €170($170) | on demand | 1,256km (780 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Calais and Menton
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Bus companies
Airports near Menton
The following major airports near Menton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Menton
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 132km (82 miles) from Menton
Sainte Catherine Airport (CLY)
- Distance
- 174km (108 miles) from Menton