The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Menton is around 755km (469 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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.
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Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton.
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Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then Marseille St Charles and then to Nice Ville.
Take the bus to Nice Airport Arrivals Terminal 2.
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There are several options for getting from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Menton by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 16h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).
The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Menton is around 755km (469 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 739km (459 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Menton by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Menton is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Menton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Menton. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau, Marseille St Charles and Nice Ville. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Menton. Trains depart once daily and will take around 11hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Menton. It typically takes around 16h 45m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in San Sebastian / Donostia, Nice Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 and Larvotto Bay Hôtel Monaco. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 45m.
Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Menton. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 16h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Menton. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Menton. The distance is around 899km (559 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Menton is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 3h 15m | €150($150) | hourly | 755km (469 miles) |
Train | 11hrs | €165($165) | once daily | 1,014km (630 miles) |
Bus | 16h 45m | €50($50) | 5 times a week | 1,214km (754 miles) |
Drive | 8h 20m | €160($160) | on demand | 899km (559 miles) |
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The following major airports near Menton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.