How to travel from Lille to Menton, France

The distance between Lille and Menton is around 871km (541 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Lille to Menton by 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille-Saint-Charles and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Nice - Airport.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)

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Drive

Drive to Menton.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Distance1,190km (739 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Menton

There are several options for getting from Lille to Menton by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 16h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Lille and Menton is around 871km (541 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 833km (518 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Lille and Menton by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lille to Menton is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Menton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Menton. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lille to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille-Saint-Charles and Nice Ville. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Lille and Menton. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 7h 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 Lille and Menton. It typically takes around 16h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lille to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris, Nice - Airport and Larvotto Bay Hôtel - MONACO. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lille and Menton. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lille to Menton. We recommend that you fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton. 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 Lille and Menton. The distance is around 1,190km (739 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Menton is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Menton

Transport options from Lille to Menton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 25m
€150($150)
hourly871km (541 miles)
Train and Plane3h 45m
€175($175)
hourly928km (576 miles)
Train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, plane4h 10m
€210($210)
every 2 hours984km (612 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, plane4h 15m
€195($195)
hourly955km (594 miles)
Train
7h 45m
€235($235)
every 20 mins1,212km (753 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
16h 55m
€54($54)
once daily1,251km (777 miles)
Bus via Toulon18h 25m
€75($75)
5 times a week1,253km (778 miles)
Drive
10h 55m
€160($160)
on demand1,190km (739 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