How to travel from Chambéry to Menton, France

The distance between Chambéry and Menton is around 403km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Chambéry 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 MentonChambéry if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Geneve then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud then Marseille St Charles and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Turin then Imperia and then to Menton.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Menton.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance458km (285 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chambéry and Menton

There are several options for getting from Chambéry to Menton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Chambéry and Menton is around 403km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 235km (146 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Chambéry and Menton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chambéry to Menton is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Chambéry and Menton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chambéry and Menton. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chambéry to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and Nice Ville. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Chambéry and Menton. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 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 Chambéry and Menton. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chambéry to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Turin and Imperia. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, Union Ivkoni and Lirosi Linee run regular bus services between Chambéry and Menton. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chambéry to Menton. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) 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 Chambéry and Menton. The distance is around 458km (285 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chambéry to Menton is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chambéry and Menton

Transport options from Chambéry to Menton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 55m
€105($105)
every 4 hours440km (273 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 10m
€195($195)
4 times a day403km (250 miles)
Train via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud + 1 similar
6h 20m
€200($200)
every 4 hours625km (389 miles)
Train6h 35m
€180($180)
twice daily625km (389 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
€31($31)
3 times a week463km (288 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€82($82)
on demand458km (285 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