How to travel from Metz to Menton, France

The distance between Metz and Menton is around 755km (469 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

8 routes found

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

Fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €1,170($1,175)
Operated by

Twin Jet

+ 5 others

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)

1 similiar route

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Milan Lampugnano then Savona and then to Menton.

  • Duration14h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Menton.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Distance956km (594 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Menton

There are several options for getting from Metz to Menton by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €78 ($78) and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Metz and Menton is around 755km (469 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 603km (375 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Metz and Menton by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Menton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Menton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €78 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Menton. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Gare de Lyon and Nice Ville. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways and Luxembourg Railways (CFL) run train services between Metz and Menton. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 8h 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 Metz and Menton. It typically takes around 14h 45m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan Lampugnano, Savona and Savona. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 14h 45m.

Marino Autolinee, FlixBus and Lirosi Linee run regular bus services between Metz and Menton. Buses run once a week and take around 14h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Metz and Menton. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) and arrive at Nice (NCE) - via Toulouse (TLS). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Metz to Menton. There is however a flight that goes via Toulouse (TLS). This services will take at least 4h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Metz to Menton typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) and and arrive into Nice (NCE).

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 Metz and Menton. The distance is around 956km (594 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Menton is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Menton

Transport options from Metz to Menton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 35m
€1,170($1,175)
every 30 mins1,230km (764 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
€170($170)
hourly772km (480 miles)
Train to Strasbourg, plane4h 40m
€155($155)
5 times a day755km (469 miles)
Plane and Train5h 55m
€575($580)
5 times a day923km (573 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 20m
€225($225)
3 times a week1,310km (814 miles)
Train via Nancy11h 20m
€195($195)
twice daily1,271km (790 miles)
Bus
14h 45m
€78($78)
once a week959km (596 miles)
Drive
8h 60m
€170($170)
on demand956km (594 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