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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
€6
Average price
€6
Fastest journey
25 m
Average duration
25 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat to Menton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat to Menton will cost around €6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Of the 1 trains that leave Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat for Menton on Sun, Aug 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 16 the direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 25 m .
On Sun, Aug 16 the slowest trains will take 25 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat to Menton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 10 miles (17 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€6 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest | €5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat to Menton:
A bus is €0.96 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat to Menton costing on average €6.
Other travel options to Menton take longer:
Bus takes on average 40m.
You'll arrive about 22m sooner (25m by train vs 47m by car). Tickets start at around €6 compared to roughly €5 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat to Menton trains for tomorrow, Sunday, August 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:45 AM Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat | 0h25 | 8:10 AM Menton | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat to Menton run on average 14 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:06, the last at 22:37. The fastest train covers the 10 miles (17 km) distance in 25m.
Distance 10 miles (17 km) |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 25m |
First train 6:06 AM |
Last train 10:37 PM |
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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 Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat 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 Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat to Menton trains use the Beaulieu-sur-Mer to Menton station pair. Use this guide to compare Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Menton 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.
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