The distance between Lyon and Menton is around 339km (210 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Lyon to Menton by train, bus, 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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Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton.
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Take the train to Nice-Ville.
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Take the bus to Nice - Airport T2.
There are several options for getting from Lyon to Menton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 8h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).
The distance between Lyon and Menton is around 339km (210 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 305km (190 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Lyon and Menton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Menton is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Menton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Menton. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice-Ville. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
TGV inOui run train services between Lyon and Menton. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lyon and Menton. It typically takes around 8h 5m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nice - Airport T2 and Larvotto Bay Hôtel Monaco. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 5m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Lyon and Menton. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 8h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lyon to Menton. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton. instead which will take 2h 40m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lyon and Menton. The distance is around 500km (311 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Menton is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 2h 40m | €215($215) | every 30 mins | 339km (210 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 10m | €105($105) | every 20 mins | 565km (351 miles) |
Train to Nice Ville | 5h 10m | €105($105) | 3 times a week | 565km (351 miles) |
Bus | 8h 5m | €24($24) | 5 times a day | 572km (355 miles) |
Drive | 4h 45m | €68($68) | on demand | 500km (311 miles) |
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The following major airports near Menton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.