How to travel from Dunkirk to Menton, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Menton is around 951km (591 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Dunkirk 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Nice - Airport T2.

  • Duration18h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
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Drive

Drive to Menton.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Distance1,263km (785 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Menton

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Menton by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 18h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Dunkirk and Menton is around 951km (591 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 894km (556 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Dunkirk and Menton by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Menton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Menton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Menton. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Gare de Lyon and Nice Ville. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

TGV inOui run train services between Dunkirk and Menton. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 55m, 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 Dunkirk and Menton. It typically takes around 18h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, Nice - Airport T2 and Larvotto Bay Hôtel Monaco. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 18h 30m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Menton. Buses run twice daily and take around 18h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk 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 3h 60m.

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 Dunkirk and Menton. The distance is around 1,263km (785 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Menton is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Menton

Transport options from Dunkirk to Menton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 60m
€175($175)
every 4 hours951km (591 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4h 15m
€165($165)
every 4 hours1,008km (626 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4h 40m
€220($220)
every 4 hours1,064km (661 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, Fly5h 20m
€190($190)
every 4 hours1,021km (634 miles)
Train
8h 55m
€235($235)
every 4 hours1,288km (800 miles)
Bus
18h 30m
€49($49)
twice daily1,336km (830 miles)
Drive
11h 40m
€170($170)
on demand1,263km (785 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