How to travel from Colmar to Menton, France

The distance between Colmar and Menton is around 545km (339 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Colmar to Menton by taxi, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to St Louis then fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Train

Take the train to Mulhouse and then to Nice-Ville.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)

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Bus

Take the bus to Basel SBB and then to Nice Airport.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Menton.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Distance692km (430 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Menton

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Menton by taxi, plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Colmar and Menton is around 545km (339 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 479km (297 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Colmar and Menton by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Menton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Menton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Menton. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mulhouse and Nice-Ville. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Colmar and Menton. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 8h 45m, 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 Colmar and Menton. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colmar to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Basel SBB, Nice Airport and Larvotto Bay Hôtel - MONACO. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Colmar and Menton. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 12h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colmar to Menton. We recommend that you take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Colmar and Menton. The distance is around 692km (430 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Menton is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €350 ($350).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Menton

Transport options from Colmar to Menton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 20m
€115($115)
hourly545km (339 miles)
Taxi and Plane3h 25m
€350($350)
hourly643km (399 miles)
Train to Basel Sbb, plane4h 35m
€310($310)
hourly642km (399 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 45m
€215($215)
every 20 mins1,004km (624 miles)
Train via Mulhouse9h 10m
€210($210)
twice daily1,005km (624 miles)
Bus
12h 20m
€50($50)
4 times a week796km (495 miles)
Drive
6h 60m
€95($95)
on demand692km (430 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