How to travel from Montpellier to Menton, France

The distance between Montpellier and Menton is around 357km (222 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Montpellier to Menton by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated byeasyJet+ 4 others

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)

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Bus

Take the bus to Nice.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Menton.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance357km (222 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Menton

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Menton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €48 ($48).

The distance between Montpellier and Menton is around 357km (222 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 292km (181 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Montpellier and Menton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Menton is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €48 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Menton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Menton. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

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

SNCF, Renfe SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Montpellier and Menton. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 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 Montpellier and Menton. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montpellier to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nice, Riquier / Arson and Port Lympia / Arson. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Menton. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Montpellier and Menton. Flights depart from Montpellier (MPL) and arrive at Nice (NCE) - via Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

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

The flight from Montpellier to Menton typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Montpellier (MPL) 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 Montpellier and Menton. The distance is around 357km (222 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Menton is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Menton

Transport options from Montpellier to Menton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 35m
€190($190)
hourly1,303km (810 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
€290($290)
once daily614km (382 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, Fly5hrs
€160($160)
every 4 hours758km (471 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 55m
€95($95)
every 4 hours423km (263 miles)
Train via Marseille St Charles5h 15m
€77($77)
every 4 hours423km (263 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 35m
€27($27)
5 times a week408km (254 miles)
Bus via Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport7h 15m
€28($28)
once daily416km (259 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€48($48)
on demand357km (222 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