How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Menton, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Menton is around 556km (346 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand 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 MentonClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nice - Airport T2.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Drive

Drive to Menton.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance662km (411 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Menton

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Menton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €320 ($320).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Menton is around 556km (346 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 414km (257 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Menton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Menton is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €320 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Menton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Menton. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu and Nice Ville. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Menton. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Menton. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nice - Airport T2 and Larvotto Bay Hôtel Monaco. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 30m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Menton. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Clermont-Ferrand and Menton. Flights depart from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) and arrive at Nice (NCE) - via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Clermont-Ferrand to Menton. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Clermont-Ferrand to Menton typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) and and arrive into Nice (NCE).

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 Clermont-Ferrand and Menton. The distance is around 662km (411 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Menton is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Menton

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Menton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 55m
€320($320)
every 3 hours1,090km (678 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
€240($240)
every 4 hours556km (346 miles)
Train
7h 25m
€135($135)
5 times a day783km (487 miles)
Bus
11h 30m
€26($26)
4 times a week721km (448 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€120($120)
on demand662km (411 miles)

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Airlines

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