How to travel from Menton to Nantes, France

The distance between Menton and Nantes is around 832km (517 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Menton to Nantes by train, plane, 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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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Nantes.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Nantes Haluchère.

  • Duration16h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Distance1,174km (730 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Menton and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Menton to Nantes by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 16h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Menton and Nantes is around 832km (517 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 802km (499 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Menton and Nantes by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Menton to Nantes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Menton and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Menton and Nantes. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Menton to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville and Marseille St Charles. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Menton and Nantes. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 9h 35m, 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 Nantes. It typically takes around 16h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Menton to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport Terminal 2 Nice, Montpellier and Nantes Haluchère. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 20m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Menton and Nantes. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 16h 20m 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 Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Nantes is Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nantes. Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) and Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) 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 Nantes. The distance is around 1,174km (730 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Menton to Nantes is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Menton and Nantes

Transport options from Menton to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 15m
€110($110)
every 30 mins832km (517 miles)
Train
9h 35m
€240($240)
3 times a week1,367km (849 miles)
Bus
16h 20m
€65($65)
4 times a week1,223km (760 miles)
Drive
10h 50m
€160($160)
on demand1,174km (730 miles)

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Airports near Nantes

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

NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Nantes
SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Nantes
RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Nantes