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Louvre Museum
The world’s most visited museum, famous for the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities, and French masterworks. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$116
Average price
$192
Fastest journey
6 h 35 m
Average duration
6 h 51 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
689 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Menton to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Menton to Paris will cost around $192 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $116.
It's difficult to get from Menton to Paris without transferring at least once.
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17484 · 86042Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Menton to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $64, and a bus costs an average of $49.
Distance: 428 miles (689 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$112 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $290 Average price | $297 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 13m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 37m Average total duration 12h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Menton to Paris:
A flight is $44 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Menton to Paris costing on average $112 (€90).
A flight is $222 (€178) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Menton to Paris costing on average $290 (€233).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 43m.
Bus takes on average 12h 7m.
The journey is about 56m faster (8h 43m by train vs 9h 39m by car) and roughly $186 (€149) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($112 (€90) vs $297 (€239)). 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.
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 Paris trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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5772+ 86064 | 6:03 PM Menton station | 13h50 | 7:53 AM Paris Gare d'Austerlitz | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
86018+ 6174 | 9:03 AM Menton station | 6h48 | 3:51 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Menton to Paris run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€29) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 428 miles (689 km) distance in 6h 35m.
Distance 428 miles (689 km) |
Average train duration 8h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€29) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 6h 35m |
First train 6:04 AM |
Last train 9:30 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
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Best time to book 56 days |
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