How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Menton, France
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Menton is around 1,023km (636 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 → Cherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton.
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€160($160)
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3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Nice Ville.
- Duration10hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€210($210)
Train and Bus
Take the train to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux and then to Grenoble then take the bus to Grasse - Gare Routière then take the train to Menton.
- Duration15h 55m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€505($510)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Menton
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Menton by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €160 ($160) and will take around 4h 50m.
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Menton is around 1,023km (636 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 953km (592 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Menton by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Menton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Menton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €160 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Menton. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 10hrs.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Menton. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10hrs, 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Menton. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Menton. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton. instead which will take 4h 50m.
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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Menton. The distance is around 1,313km (816 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Menton is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Menton
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 50m | €160($160) | every 3 hours | 1,023km (636 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly | 6h 35m | €180($180) | every 4 hours | 1,099km (683 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly | 6h 45m | €170($170) | every 4 hours | 1,126km (699 miles) |
| Train to Lison, plane | 6h 55m | €200($200) | twice daily | 1,185km (736 miles) |
Train | 10hrs | €210($210) | every 4 hours | 1,367km (849 miles) |
Train and Bus | 15h 55m | €505($510) | once a week | 1,338km (831 miles) |
Drive | 12h 30m | €235($235) | on demand | 1,313km (816 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.
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