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Musée National Marc Chagall
Museum in a seventeenth-century villa housing major biblical works by Marc Chagall. It is one of Nice's most important art collections.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
30 m
Trains per day
59
Distance
21 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Menton to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Menton to Nice will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 59 trains that leave Menton for Nice on Wed, Jul 22, 58 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct trains cover the 21 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 30 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest trains will take 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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86022Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Menton to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 13 miles (21 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$8 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 2m Average total duration 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Menton to Nice:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Menton to Nice costing on average $8 (€7).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 32m.
The journey is about 11m faster (32m by train vs 43m by car) and roughly $2 (€2) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($8 (€7) vs $11 (€9)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, ZOU!, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Menton to Nice trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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881202 | 5:51 AM Menton station | 0h31 | 6:22 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86004 | 6:04 AM Menton station | 0h31 | 6:35 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881106 | 6:22 AM Menton station | 0h31 | 6:53 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86006 | 6:33 AM Menton station | 0h32 | 7:05 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881206 | 6:51 AM Menton station | 0h31 | 7:22 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86008 | 7:03 AM Menton station | 0h32 | 7:35 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86012 | 7:33 AM Menton station | 0h31 | 8:04 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881210 | 7:52 AM Menton station | 0h30 | 8:22 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86014 | 8:03 AM Menton station | 0h32 | 8:35 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881114 | 8:21 AM Menton station | 0h31 | 8:52 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86016 | 8:33 AM Menton station | 0h32 | 9:05 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881214 | 8:52 AM Menton station | 0h30 | 9:22 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86018 | 9:03 AM Menton station | 0h32 | 9:35 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86022 | 9:33 AM Menton station | 0h31 | 10:04 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881218 | 9:52 AM Menton station | 0h31 | 10:23 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86024 | 10:03 AM Menton station | 0h32 | 10:35 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86026 | 10:33 AM Menton station | 0h32 | 11:05 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881222 | 10:49 AM Menton station | 0h33 | 11:22 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86028 | 11:04 AM Menton station | 0h31 | 11:35 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881126 | 11:21 AM Menton station | 0h31 | 11:52 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86032 | 11:30 AM Menton station | 0h31 | 12:01 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86036 | 12:38 PM Menton station | 0h33 | 1:11 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86038 | 1:01 PM Menton station | 0h33 | 1:34 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881134 | 1:20 PM Menton station | 0h31 | 1:51 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86042 | 1:33 PM Menton station | 0h32 | 2:05 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86044 | 2:03 PM Menton station | 0h31 | 2:34 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881138 | 2:22 PM Menton station | 0h31 | 2:53 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86046 | 2:33 PM Menton station | 0h31 | 3:04 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86048 | 3:03 PM Menton station | 0h31 | 3:34 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881142 | 3:20 PM Menton station | 0h31 | 3:51 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86052 | 3:34 PM Menton station | 0h33 | 4:07 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86054 | 4:05 PM Menton station | 0h30 | 4:35 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881146 | 4:21 PM Menton station | 0h32 | 4:53 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86056 | 4:33 PM Menton station | 0h32 | 5:05 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86058 | 5:02 PM Menton station | 0h32 | 5:34 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881150 | 5:22 PM Menton station | 0h31 | 5:53 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86062 | 5:32 PM Menton station | 0h31 | 6:03 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86064 | 6:03 PM Menton station | 0h32 | 6:35 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881154 | 6:23 PM Menton station | 0h31 | 6:54 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86066 | 6:33 PM Menton station | 0h32 | 7:05 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86068 | 7:04 PM Menton station | 0h32 | 7:36 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881158 | 7:20 PM Menton station | 0h30 | 7:50 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86072 | 7:33 PM Menton station | 0h31 | 8:04 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86074 | 8:03 PM Menton station | 0h32 | 8:35 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881162 | 8:20 PM Menton station | 0h32 | 8:52 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86076 | 8:33 PM Menton station | 0h31 | 9:04 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881262 | 8:52 PM Menton station | 0h31 | 9:23 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86078 | 9:01 PM Menton station | 0h40 | 9:41 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86082 · 881182 | 9:29 PM Menton station | 0h37 | 10:06 PM Nice-Riquier | 1 transfer | |
86096 | 10:11 PM Menton station | 0h31 | 10:42 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86086 | 10:33 PM Menton station | 0h32 | 11:05 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
33608 | 11:01 PM Menton station | 0h36 | 11:37 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Menton to Nice run on average 17 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 13 miles (21 km) distance in 30m.
Distance 13 miles (21 km) |
Average train duration 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 30m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
Discover the best of Nice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nice trip today.
Museum in a seventeenth-century villa housing major biblical works by Marc Chagall. It is one of Nice's most important art collections.
Museum dedicated to Henri Matisse in a Genoese villa at Cimiez. It presents paintings, drawings, and personal objects from the artist's life.
Museum of modern and contemporary art with works by Nouveau Réalisme and Pop Art artists. Its rooftop offers memorable views over Nice.
Nice's iconic seafront promenade stretches along the Baie des Anges. It is ideal for walking, cycling, and experiencing the city's Riviera atmosphere.
The old town's lively maze of narrow streets, Baroque churches, and colorful façades. It is essential for history, atmosphere, and local character.
Main square rebuilt with elegant arcades, public art, and tram access. It links the old town and modern center and hosts major city events.
A thin chickpea flour pancake baked until crisp. A Niçois street food staple, best eaten hot with pepper, and rooted in the city’s Ligurian heritage.
A deep fried chickpea fritter, often sold in strips. It is a classic Niçois snack linked to local Italian influences and market eating culture.
A salad of tomatoes, raw vegetables, olives, anchovies or tuna, and eggs. It is one of Nice’s most famous traditional dishes and reflects Mediterranean produce.
Elegant Michelin starred restaurant focused on refined Mediterranean cuisine with Riviera products, offering a polished fine dining experience.
Historic old town institution known for classic Niçois cuisine such as petits farcis and daube, served in a traditional, lively brasserie setting.
Casual specialist for socca and other Niçois staples near the old town market. Simple, famous, and ideal for an authentic local lunch.
Nice is pricier than many French cities. Hotels, seafront dining, and summer travel raise costs, while local transit stays reasonable for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up, and small change is fine in cafes.
The train connection between Menton and Nice is both convenient and scenic, making it an excellent choice for travelers looking to explore the beautiful French Riviera. Operated by SNCF and TER, these trains offer frequent services throughout the day, allowing you to enjoy a quick journey of approximately 30 minutes while taking in stunning coastal views along the way. Whether you're heading to Nice's vibrant markets or relaxing beaches, this rail link provides easy access between these two charming cities.
The train connection between Menton and Nice is direct, with a duration of just 24 minutes. There are approximately 25 connections per day, providing ample options for travelers. The departure stations include Menton and Menton Garavan, while the arrival stations in Nice are Nice Riquier, Nice Saint-Augustin, and Nice Ville.
The first daily train from Menton to Nice departs at 04:37, providing an early start for travelers looking to explore the beautiful French Riviera. The last journey of the day leaves at 22:37, allowing visitors ample time to enjoy a full day in Nice before returning in the evening.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between Menton and Nice is €6. The average ticket price typically hovers around €6 as well, making this route an affordable option for travelers looking to explore the beautiful French Riviera.
Welcome to the Promenade des Anglais, a stunning waterfront avenue that has been an iconic symbol of Nice since its creation in the 18th century. This picturesque promenade not only offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea but also serves as a vibrant hub for locals and tourists alike, filled with cafes, shops, and art installations. As you stroll along this historic path lined with palm trees, you'll feel the essence of Nice's rich cultural heritage come alive.
Next up is Castle Hill (Colline du Château), which boasts panoramic vistas that will leave you speechless. Once home to a medieval castle dating back to the 11th century, it now stands as a serene park where visitors can explore remnants of its storied past while enjoying lush gardens and cascading waterfalls. The climb may be steep, but reaching the summit rewards you with some of the most spectacular views over Nice’s coastline—perfect for capturing unforgettable memories.
Finally, we arrive at Nice Cathedral (Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate de Nice), an architectural gem nestled in Old Town that dates back to the Baroque period in the 17th century. Its intricate façade and lavish interior adorned with beautiful frescoes reflect both religious devotion and artistic mastery unique to this region. Step inside to experience not just history but also tranquility; it's truly a place where spirituality meets artistry amidst bustling city life.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Menton to Nice 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 Nice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Menton to Nice trains use the Menton to Nice Ville station pair, with some services arriving at Nice Riquier. Use this guide to compare Menton and Nice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Menton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: L'Orangerie, Le Petit Prince
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Menton. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Menton. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Menton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Menton: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Menton: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Napoleon, Best Western Premier Hotel Prince De Galles, Hotel Riva Art & Spa.
Menton Garavan is 1 km from Menton city centre. Public transport options include:
Menton Garavan has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Menton Garavan.
Ticket office support is available at Menton Garavan.
Available at Menton Garavan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Menton Garavan: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Menton Garavan: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Riva Art & Spa, Hôtel Napoléon, Princess et Richmond.
Nice Ville has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Agora, PAUL, Sushi Side, Factory Donuts, Deli & Cia
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located on the forecourt of the station, on the right when exiting the station hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 08:30 - 15:30. Information desks are located in the station main hall.
Available at Nice Ville: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nice Ville: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice Ville: Level access from the entrance to the station, barrier-free toilets, magnetic induction loops. Assistance offered by Accès Plus to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, located in the central hall.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Trocadero, Ibis Nice Centre Gare, Hotel Belle Meuniere.
Nice Riquier is 1 km from Nice city centre. Public transport options include:
Nice Riquier has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Millésime, La Roustide
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Nice Riquier. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Nice Riquier: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nice Riquier: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice Riquier: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Apogia Nice, Ibis Styles Nice Vieux Port.
Nice Saint-Augustin is 5 km from Nice city centre. Public transport options include:
Nice Saint-Augustin has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Ticket office support is available at Nice Saint-Augustin. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Available at Nice Saint-Augustin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nice Saint-Augustin: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice Saint-Augustin: Ramps, restrooms.
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