How to travel from Menton to Quimper, France

The distance between Menton and Quimper is around 1,087km (675 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Menton to Quimper 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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Fly

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Quimper (UIP).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
Operated byAir France+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Quimper.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Quimper.

  • Duration21h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Quimper.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Distance1,405km (873 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Menton and Quimper

There are several options for getting from Menton to Quimper by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 21h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).

The distance between Menton and Quimper is around 1,087km (675 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,012km (629 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Menton and Quimper by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Menton to Quimper is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Menton and Quimper, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Menton and Quimper. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Menton to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Menton and Quimper. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10h 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 Quimper. It typically takes around 21h 60m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Menton to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport Terminal 2 Nice and Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 21h 60m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Menton and Quimper. Buses run twice daily and take around 21h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Menton and Quimper. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Quimper (UIP) - via Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Menton to Quimper. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Orly (ORY). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Menton to Quimper typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Quimper (UIP).

The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Quimper. The distance is around 1,405km (873 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Menton to Quimper is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Menton and Quimper

Transport options from Menton to Quimper
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 25m
€260($260)
hourly1,206km (749 miles)
Plane and Train4h 55m
€170($170)
every 4 hours1,185km (737 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), Train5h 30m
€205($205)
every 4 hours1,133km (704 miles)
Fly to Nantes (NTE), Train5h 50m
€180($180)
4 times a day1,087km (675 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10h 35m
€255($255)
every 4 hours1,596km (992 miles)
Train via Marseille St Charles11h 15m
€280($280)
once daily1,589km (987 miles)
Bus
21h 60m
€66($66)
twice daily1,519km (944 miles)
Drive
13h 15m
€250($250)
on demand1,405km (873 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Quimper

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

UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Quimper
BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Quimper
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Quimper