How to travel from Menton to Bayonne, France

The distance between Menton and Bayonne is around 742km (461 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Menton to Bayonne 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 BayonneMenton if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Toulouse Matabiau and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bayonne.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)

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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance881km (547 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Menton and Bayonne

There are several options for getting from Menton to Bayonne by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 14h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Menton and Bayonne is around 742km (461 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 723km (449 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Menton and Bayonne by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Menton and Bayonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Menton and Bayonne. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Menton to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville, Marseille St Charles and Toulouse Matabiau. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Menton and Bayonne. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 10h 55m, 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 Menton and Bayonne. It typically takes around 14h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Menton to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Place d'Armes Monaco and Aéroport Terminal 2 Nice. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 15m.

Blablabus and ALSA run regular bus services between Menton and Bayonne. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Menton to Bayonne. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Menton and Bayonne. The distance is around 881km (547 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

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

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Compare travel optionsbetween Menton and Bayonne

Transport options from Menton to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3hrs
€150($150)
every 30 mins742km (461 miles)
Train
10h 55m
€165($165)
4 times a day991km (616 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 15m
€32($32)
once daily947km (588 miles)
Bus to Irun17h 50m
€100($100)
once daily1,075km (668 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
€160($160)
on demand881km (547 miles)

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Airports near Bayonne

The following major airports near Bayonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bayonne
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bayonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Bayonne