How to travel from Marseille to Menton, France

The distance between Marseille and Menton is around 229km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Marseille to Menton by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MentonMarseille if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nice Ville.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others

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Bus via Nice Airport

Take the bus to Nice Airport and then to Larvotto Bay Hôtel - MONACO.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
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Drive

Drive to Menton.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance229km (142 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Menton

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Menton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €2 ($2) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).

The distance between Marseille and Menton is around 229km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 180km (112 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Marseille and Menton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Menton is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Menton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €2 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Menton. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Marseille and Menton. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Marseille and Menton. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in NICE - Aéroport - NICE and Port Lympia. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Zou! LER, Zou! Alpes-Maritimes, FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Marseille and Menton. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Menton. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Marseille and Menton. The distance is around 229km (142 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Menton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €67 ($67).

How do I get from Marseille to Menton

Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Menton

Transport options from Marseille to Menton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
€67($67)
every 4 hours247km (154 miles)
Train via Cannes3h 35m
€47($47)
every 4 hours247km (154 miles)
Bus via Nice Airport + 1 similar
3h 35m
€17($17)
4 times a day235km (146 miles)
Bus4h 10m
€2($2)
5 times a day242km (150 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€31($31)
on demand229km (142 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