How to travel from Perpignan to Menton, France

The distance between Perpignan and Menton is around 506km (314 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 35m.

6 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Perpignan (PGF) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    €360($360)
Operated by

Transavia France

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Nice - Airport T2.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
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Drive

Drive to Menton.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance506km (314 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perpignan and Menton

There are several options for getting from Perpignan 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 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €360 ($360).

The distance between Perpignan and Menton is around 506km (314 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 392km (244 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Perpignan and Menton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perpignan to Menton is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €360 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Perpignan 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 Perpignan and Menton. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perpignan 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 daily and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Renfe SNCF, TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Perpignan and Menton. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 40m, 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 Perpignan and Menton. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Perpignan 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 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Perpignan and Menton. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Perpignan and Menton. Flights depart from Perpignan (PGF) and arrive at Nice (NCE) - via Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Perpignan 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 Perpignan to Menton typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Perpignan (PGF) 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 Perpignan and Menton. The distance is around 506km (314 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perpignan to Menton is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Perpignan and Menton

Transport options from Perpignan to Menton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 35m
€360($360)
hourly1,382km (859 miles)
Train to Barcelona-Sants, plane4h 35m
€120($120)
every 20 mins725km (451 miles)
Train and Plane5h 5m
€165($165)
hourly725km (451 miles)
Train
6h 40m
€110($110)
once daily592km (368 miles)
Bus
8h 25m
€23($23)
4 times a week556km (345 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
€90($90)
on demand506km (314 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