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Musée Matisse
Museum in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
29 m
Average duration
29 m
Trains per day
66
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 $8.
Of the 66 trains that leave Menton for Nice on Fri, Jun 05, 65 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct trains cover the 21 km distance in an average of 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest trains will take 30 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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86014Omio 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 |
|---|---|---|
$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, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
86036 | 12:32 PM Menton station | 0h31 | 1:03 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881230 | Delayed 10:56 AM 12:51 PMMenton station | 0h31 | 11:27 AM 11:27 AMNice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86038 | On time 1:01 PM Menton station | 0h33 | 1:34 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881134 | On time 1:20 PM Menton station | 0h31 | 1:51 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86042 | On time 1:33 PM Menton station | 0h32 | 2:05 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881234 | 1:52 PM Menton station | 0h31 | 2:23 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 | |
881238 | 2:52 PM Menton station | 0h31 | 3:23 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 | |
881242 | 3:49 PM Menton station | 0h31 | 4:20 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 | |
881246 | 4:53 PM Menton station | 0h31 | 5:24 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 | |
881250 | 5:52 PM Menton station | 0h31 | 6:23 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 | |
881254 | 6:52 PM Menton station | 0h31 | 7:23 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 | |
881258 | 7:52 PM Menton station | 0h31 | 8:23 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 | |
881166 | 9:19 PM Menton station | 0h40 | 9:59 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86082 · 881182 | 9:29 PM Menton station | 0h37 | 10:06 PM Nice-Riquier | 1 transfer | |
86096 | 10:08 PM Menton station | 0h31 | 10:39 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881270 | 10:20 PM Menton station | 0h31 | 10:51 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86086 | 10:33 PM Menton station | 0h32 | 11:05 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86006 | 6:33 AM Menton station | 0h32 | 7:05 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881206 | 6:51 AM Menton station | 0h32 | 7:23 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86008 | 7:01 AM Menton station | 0h30 | 7:31 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881110 | 7:20 AM Menton station | 0h33 | 7:53 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86012 | 7:34 AM Menton station | 0h29 | 8:03 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881210 | 7:52 AM Menton station | 0h32 | 8:24 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86014 | 8:03 AM Menton station | 0h30 | 8:33 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881114 | 8:22 AM Menton station | 0h31 | 8:53 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86016 | 8:33 AM Menton station | 0h30 | 9:03 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881214 | 8:52 AM Menton station | 0h33 | 9:25 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86018 | 9:03 AM Menton station | 0h31 | 9:34 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881118 | 9:22 AM Menton station | 0h31 | 9:53 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86022 | 9:33 AM Menton station | 0h30 | 10:03 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881218 | 9:52 AM Menton station | 0h32 | 10:24 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86024 | 10:02 AM Menton station | 0h29 | 10:31 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881122 | 10:21 AM Menton station | 0h32 | 10:53 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86026 | 10:33 AM Menton station | 0h30 | 11:03 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881222 | 10:49 AM Menton station | 0h34 | 11:23 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86028 | 11:04 AM Menton station | 0h29 | 11:33 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881126 | 11:22 AM Menton station | 0h33 | 11:55 AM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86032 | 11:30 AM Menton station | 0h32 | 12:02 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881226 | 11:47 AM Menton station | 0h31 | 12:18 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
86034 | 12:07 PM Menton station | 0h33 | 12:40 PM Nice-Riquier | 0 transfersDirect | |
881130 | 12:22 PM Menton station | 0h31 | 12:53 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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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
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Museum in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
National museum holding one of the world’s most important collections of Marc Chagall’s Biblical message works.
Nice’s museum of modern and contemporary art, known for postwar European and American works and its rooftop views.
Nice’s iconic seafront boulevard, ideal for walking, cycling, sunset views, and classic Riviera atmosphere.
The old town’s narrow lanes, colorful facades, markets, and lively squares make it a core area for first-time visitors.
Hilltop park and viewpoint with panoramic city and sea views, ruins, greenery, and one of Nice’s best photo spots.
Nice’s signature salad of tomatoes, raw vegetables, olives, anchovies or tuna, and hard-boiled eggs. It is the city’s best-known classic and reflects the produce of the Riviera.
A thin chickpea-flour pancake baked in a hot oven or wood-fired oven, usually served with pepper. It is one of Nice’s most iconic street foods.
A local onion tart topped with anchovies and black olives. It is a classic Niçois snack with sweet slow-cooked onions and strong Mediterranean flavors.
An established fine-dining restaurant with a refined tasting-menu approach that blends Mediterranean ingredients with polished modern technique.
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A small, celebrated Niçois institution known for traditional specialties such as petits farcis, pasta, and market-driven Riviera cooking in an intimate setting.
Prices are above average for France, especially in summer. Budget eats are manageable, but hotels and seafront dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated but not required. Small change for cafés and taxis is common.
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Nice-Ville -> Place Masséna, Nice
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.

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