How to travel from Nantes to Menton, France
The distance between Nantes and Menton is around 832km (517 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Nantes to Menton by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Menton → Nantes if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton.
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€130($130)
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Train via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Nice Ville.
- Duration9h 30m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€245($245)
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Tours Pl du General Leclerc then take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then Cannes and then to Menton.
- Duration14h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€560($560)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Menton
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nantes to Menton by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 3h 20m.
The distance between Nantes and Menton is around 832km (517 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 802km (499 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Nantes and Menton by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nantes to Menton is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Menton, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Menton. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Nice Ville. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.
TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Nantes and Menton. Trains depart once a week and will take around 9h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nantes and Menton. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Menton. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton. instead which will take 3h 20m.
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 Nantes and Menton. The distance is around 1,175km (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 Nantes to Menton is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Menton
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 3h 20m | €130($130) | every 30 mins | 832km (517 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 45m | €165($165) | every 3 hours | 1,037km (644 miles) |
Train via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 + 1 similar | 9h 30m | €245($245) | every 4 hours | 1,383km (860 miles) |
| Train | 9h 45m | €250($250) | once a week | 1,406km (873 miles) |
Bus and Train | 14h 55m | €560($560) | once daily | 1,250km (777 miles) |
Drive | 10h 50m | €210($210) | on demand | 1,175km (730 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nantes and Menton
Airlines
Transavia France
Train operators
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni
Airports near Menton
The following major airports near Menton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Menton
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 132km (82 miles) from Menton
Sainte Catherine Airport (CLY)
- Distance
- 174km (108 miles) from Menton