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Musée Jean Cocteau Collection Séverin Wunderman
Museum in a seventeenth-century bastion displaying Jean Cocteau works in a dramatic harbor setting central to Menton’s cultural identity.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
3 h 2 m
Average duration
3 h 16 m
Trains per day
42
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Genoa to Menton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa to Menton will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
It's difficult to get from Genoa to Menton without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 3358+
86024
treno 12490 effettuato con bus GE004 · Regionale 12250+
86016
treno 12490 effettuato con bus GE004 · Regionale 12250+
86016
Regionale 12348 · Regionale 12264+
86046
Regionale 12340 · Regionale Veloce 3159+
86046
Intercity 659+
86044
Regionale 12310+
86024
Regionale Veloce 3364+
86038
Regionale 3360+
86028
Regionale 12310+
86024Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Menton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Menton:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Menton costing on average $15 (€15).
Other travel options to Menton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€15) compared to roughly $48 (€48) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $33 (€33). The journey takes 2h 27m versus 2h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Genoa to Menton trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
treno 12490 effettuato con bus GE004 · Regionale 12250+ 86016 | 12:36 AM Genoa Brignole | 7h56 | 8:32 AM Menton station | 2 transfers | |
treno 12490 effettuato con bus GE004 · Regionale 12250+ 86018 | 12:44 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h18 | 9:02 AM Menton station | 2 transfers | |
treno 12490 effettuato con bus GE004 · Regionale 12250+ 86016 | 12:44 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 7h48 | 8:32 AM Menton station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3356+ 86018 | 5:15 AM Genoa Brignole | 3h47 | 9:02 AM Menton station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3356+ 86018 | 5:22 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h40 | 9:02 AM Menton station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3356+ 86022 | 5:22 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h10 | 9:32 AM Menton station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3358+ 86026 | 5:54 AM Genoa Brignole | 4h38 | 10:32 AM Menton station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3358+ 86028 | 5:54 AM Genoa Brignole | 5h09 | 11:03 AM Menton station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3358+ 86024 | 5:54 AM Genoa Brignole | 4h08 | 10:02 AM Menton station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3358+ 86026 | 6:01 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h31 | 10:32 AM Menton station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3358+ 86024 | 6:01 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h01 | 10:02 AM Menton station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3358+ 86028 | 6:01 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h02 | 11:03 AM Menton station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12310+ 86024 | 6:38 AM Genoa Brignole | 3h24 | 10:02 AM Menton station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12310+ 86026 | 6:38 AM Genoa Brignole | 3h54 | 10:32 AM Menton station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12310+ 86028 | 6:38 AM Genoa Brignole | 4h25 | 11:03 AM Menton station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12310+ 86026 | 6:46 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h46 | 10:32 AM Menton station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12310+ 86024 | 6:46 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h16 | 10:02 AM Menton station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12310+ 86028 | 6:46 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h17 | 11:03 AM Menton station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3360+ 86028 | 7:35 AM Genoa Brignole | 3h28 | 11:03 AM Menton station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3360+ 86028 | 7:43 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h20 | 11:03 AM Menton station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3360+ 86032 | 7:43 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h46 | 11:29 AM Menton station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12320 · Regionale Veloce 3155+ 86032 | 7:53 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h36 | 11:29 AM Menton station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12320 · Regionale Veloce 3155+ 86038 | 7:53 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h07 | 1:00 PM Menton station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12320 · Regionale Veloce 3155+ 86036 | 7:53 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h44 | 12:37 PM Menton station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 22826+ Intercity 633+ 86042 | 8:26 AM Genoa Brignole | 5h06 | 1:32 PM Menton station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 22826+ Intercity 633+ 86036 | 8:26 AM Genoa Brignole | 4h11 | 12:37 PM Menton station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 22826+ Intercity 633+ 86038 | 8:26 AM Genoa Brignole | 4h34 | 1:00 PM Menton station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 633+ 86036 | 8:58 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h39 | 12:37 PM Menton station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 633+ 86042 | 8:58 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h34 | 1:32 PM Menton station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 633+ 86038 | 8:58 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h02 | 1:00 PM Menton station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86038 | 9:35 AM Genoa Brignole | 3h25 | 1:00 PM Menton station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86038 | 9:43 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h17 | 1:00 PM Menton station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86042 | 9:43 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h49 | 1:32 PM Menton station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12340 · Regionale Veloce 3159+ 86046 | 9:48 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h44 | 2:32 PM Menton station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12340 · Regionale Veloce 3159+ 86042 | 9:48 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h44 | 1:32 PM Menton station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12340 · Regionale Veloce 3159+ 86044 | 9:48 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h14 | 2:02 PM Menton station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12348 · Regionale 12264+ 86046 | 10:05 AM Genoa Brignole | 4h27 | 2:32 PM Menton station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12348 · Regionale 12264+ 86046 | 10:13 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h19 | 2:32 PM Menton station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 22834+ Intercity 659+ 86046 | 10:25 AM Genoa Brignole | 4h07 | 2:32 PM Menton station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 22834+ Intercity 659+ 86044 | 10:25 AM Genoa Brignole | 3h37 | 2:02 PM Menton station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 659+ 86046 | 11:00 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h32 | 2:32 PM Menton station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 659+ 86044 | 11:00 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h02 | 2:02 PM Menton station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Genoa to Menton run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€13) but you can travel from only $10 (€10) by bus.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:36, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 83 miles (134 km) distance in 2h 4m.
Distance 83 miles (134 km) |
Average train duration 2h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€13) |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 2h 4m |
First train 12:36 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Menton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Menton trip today.
Museum in a seventeenth-century bastion displaying Jean Cocteau works in a dramatic harbor setting central to Menton’s cultural identity.
Historic fort museum focused on Jean Cocteau, with drawings, mosaics, and a memorable location beside Menton’s old port.
Regional art museum in the old town presenting modern and contemporary works in an atmospheric historic building.
Menton’s oldest quarter of steep lanes, colorful façades, and stairways leading to churches, viewpoints, and the sea.
Long seaside promenade ideal for walking, beaches, Belle Époque façades, and classic Riviera views across Menton Bay.
Formal seafront gardens with sculptures, lawns, and event spaces, especially popular during Menton’s famous lemon festival.
Menton’s famous lemon tart made with the town’s prized citrus. Bright, fragrant, and central to local identity and the annual lemon festival.
A Niçoise and Menton specialty of sliced vegetables baked in olive oil. It reflects the Riviera’s market produce and Mediterranean home cooking.
Thin chickpea flour pancake cooked until crisp. Common across the Riviera, it is a beloved street snack in nearby Nice and Menton.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining by Mauro Colagreco, famous for Riviera produce and refined tasting menus in a luxurious seafront setting.
Historic Belle Époque restaurant known for classic French and Mediterranean dishes in a grand, traditional dining room by the sea.
Well-regarded casual address serving fresh Italian and Mediterranean plates, with a relaxed atmosphere near the old town and seafront.
Menton is moderate for the Riviera: stays cost less than Nice or Monaco, but dining and summer prices are still above many French towns.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up for taxis and leave small change at cafes.
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Menton Gare -> Place Saint-Roch, Menton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Genoa to Menton by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Menton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Genoa to Menton trains use the Genova Piazza Principe to Ventimiglia Stazione station pair. Use this guide to compare Genoa and Menton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Genova Piazza Principe is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Piazza Principe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Salgari, Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Piazza Principe: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Continental Genova, Grand Hotel Savoia, Hotel Britannia.
Genova Brignole is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Brignole has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria da Toto, Trattoria Rosmarino
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Brignole. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Brignole. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Brignole: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Brignole: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Brignole: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Bristol Palace, NH Genova Centro, Best Western Hotel Moderno Verdi.
Genova Sampierdarena is 3 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Sampierdarena has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Zenzero, Trattoria da Mario
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Sampierdarena. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Sampierdarena. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Sampierdarena: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Sampierdarena: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Sampierdarena: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Galata, Hotel Bellevue, Hotel Helvetia.
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