How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Menton, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Menton is around 896km (557 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire to Menton by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MentonSaint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from St-Nazaire (SNR) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
Operated by

Air Corsica

+ 7 others

1 similiar route

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Train via Nantes

Take the train to Nantes then Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Nice - Airport T2.

  • Duration19h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Menton.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Distance1,238km (770 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Menton

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Menton by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 19h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Menton is around 896km (557 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 850km (528 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Menton by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Menton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Menton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Menton. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Menton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes, Marseille St Charles and Nice Ville. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Menton. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 10h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Menton. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Menton. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Saint-Nazaire and Menton. Flights depart from St-Nazaire (SNR) and arrive at Nice (NCE) - via Toulouse (TLS). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Saint-Nazaire to Menton. There is however a flight that goes via Toulouse (TLS). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Saint-Nazaire to Menton typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from St-Nazaire (SNR) 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 Saint-Nazaire and Menton. The distance is around 1,238km (770 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Menton is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Menton

Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Menton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 55m
€260($260)
every 30 mins1,003km (623 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
€150($150)
hourly896km (557 miles)
Train via Nantes + 1 similar
9h 55m
€240($240)
every 4 hours1,445km (898 miles)
Train10h 10m
€235($235)
twice a week1,438km (894 miles)
Train and Bus
19h 20m
€62($62)
twice a week1,333km (828 miles)
Drive
11h 30m
€220($220)
on demand1,238km (770 miles)

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Airlines

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