How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Menton, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Menton is around 944km (587 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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 MentonLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)

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Bus

Take the bus to La Rochelle then Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Nice - Airport T2.

  • Duration19h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Menton.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Distance1,160km (721 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Menton

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Menton by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 19h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Menton is around 944km (587 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 789km (490 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Menton by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Menton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Menton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Menton. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon and Nice Ville. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Menton. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 10h 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Menton. It typically takes around 19h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Roche Sur Yon, La Rochelle, Bordeaux Saint-Jean and Nice - Airport T2. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 19h 25m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Menton. Buses run twice a week and take around 19h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Menton. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Menton. The distance is around 1,160km (721 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Menton is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Menton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 35m
€160($160)
every 3 hours944km (587 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6h 5m
€195($195)
every 4 hours1,150km (714 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10h 25m
€240($240)
twice daily1,494km (928 miles)
Train via Nantes10h 55m
€245($245)
twice a week1,487km (924 miles)
Bus
19h 25m
€57($57)
twice a week1,222km (759 miles)
Drive
10h 45m
€210($210)
on demand1,160km (721 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