How to travel from Paris to Menton, France

The distance between Paris and Menton is around 723km (449 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Paris 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Train

Take the train to Nice Ville.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Nice - Airport T2.

  • Duration14h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Drive

Drive to Menton.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Distance960km (597 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Menton

There are several options for getting from Paris to Menton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 14h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Paris and Menton is around 723km (449 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 691km (429 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Paris and Menton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Menton is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Menton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Menton. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Paris to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Paris and Menton. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Paris and Menton. It typically takes around 14h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Paris to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nice - Airport T2 and Larvotto Bay Hôtel Monaco. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 5m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Paris and Menton. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to Menton. We recommend that you fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Paris and Menton. The distance is around 960km (597 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 Paris to Menton is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Menton

Transport options from Paris to Menton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
€140($140)
every 4 hours723km (449 miles)
Fly to Nice (NCE), Train3h 25m
€145($145)
every 30 mins754km (468 miles)
Train
6h 35m
€165($165)
every 4 hours992km (616 miles)
Bus
14h 5m
€34($34)
twice daily1,032km (642 miles)
Drive
8h 60m
€130($130)
on demand960km (597 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