How to travel from Grenoble to Menton, France

The distance between Grenoble and Menton is around 431km (268 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Grenoble to Menton by train, car and plane. 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 Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Drive

Drive to Menton.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance495km (308 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Menton

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Menton by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).

The distance between Grenoble and Menton is around 431km (268 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 210km (131 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Grenoble 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 Grenoble to Menton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Menton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Menton. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble 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 5h 45m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Grenoble and Menton. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Grenoble and Menton. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton. instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Menton. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Grenoble and Menton. The distance is around 495km (308 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 Grenoble to Menton is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Menton

Transport options from Grenoble to Menton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 15m
€260($260)
every 3 hours431km (268 miles)
Train to Geneve, Fly4h 35m
€130($130)
every 4 hours507km (315 miles)
Train
5h 45m
€165($165)
twice daily557km (346 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€67($67)
on demand495km (308 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