How to travel from Orleans to Menton, France

The distance between Orleans and Menton is around 849km (527 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Orleans 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.

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Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Rungis la Fraternelle then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train

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

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Gare Perrache and then to Nice.

  • Duration14h 60m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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Drive

Drive to Menton.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance946km (588 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Menton

There are several options for getting from Orleans to Menton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 14h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Orleans and Menton is around 849km (527 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 631km (392 miles)

It takes around 8hrs to get from Orleans and Menton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orleans to Menton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Menton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Menton. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz, Paris Gare De Lyon and Nice Ville. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Orleans and Menton. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8hrs, 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 Orleans and Menton. It typically takes around 14h 60m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orleans to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Gare Perrache, Nice and Port Lympia. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 60m.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Orleans and Menton. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 14h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Menton. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Orleans and Menton. The distance is around 946km (588 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Menton is to take the train which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Menton

Transport options from Orleans to Menton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane + 2 similar
4h 25m
€160($160)
hourly849km (527 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
€150($150)
hourly880km (547 miles)
Train to Nantes, Fly5h 50m
€195($195)
twice daily1,142km (710 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8hrs
€200($200)
every 4 hours1,115km (693 miles)
Train via Vierzon Ville12h 10m
€540($545)
once daily1,007km (626 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 60m
€37($37)
5 times a week1,078km (670 miles)
Bus via Paris15h 35m
€49($49)
once daily1,156km (718 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
€125($125)
on demand946km (588 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