How to travel from Nimes to Menton, France

The distance between Nimes and Menton is around 309km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nimes 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 MentonNimes if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)

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Bus

Take the bus to Nice Airport.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others

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Drive

Drive to Menton.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance309km (192 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Menton

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Menton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).

The distance between Nimes and Menton is around 309km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (157 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Nimes and Menton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Menton is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €42 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Menton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Menton. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nimes 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 25m.

SNCF, Renfe SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Nimes and Menton. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Nimes and Menton. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nimes to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nice Airport and Larvotto Bay Hôtel - MONACO. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Nimes and Menton. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Menton. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Nimes and Menton. The distance is around 309km (192 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Menton is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Menton

Transport options from Nimes to Menton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 15m
€280($280)
once daily564km (351 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
€90($90)
every 4 hours373km (232 miles)
Train via Marseille St Charles4h 45m
€70($70)
every 4 hours373km (232 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 10m
€23($23)
twice daily353km (219 miles)
Bus to Nice Airport5h 40m
€23($23)
twice a week347km (215 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€42($42)
on demand309km (192 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