How to travel from Lyon to Menton

There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Menton including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Menton is a bus with an average price of $39.

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Menton:

A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Menton costing on average $94.

A bus is $179 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Menton costing on average $218.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Menton is by train with an average journey time of 5h 17m.

Other travel options to Menton take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 18m.

Bus takes on average 6h 25m.

The distance from Lyon to Menton is approximately 188 miles (303 km).

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Menton is:

• Around 13 flights per day.
• Around 8 buses per day.
• Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Menton as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Menton:

• Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Menton station.
• Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Menton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Menton by bus.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, ZOU!, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Menton by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Lyon to Menton:

• 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Menton often also extend their vacation to go to Nice, Monaco - Monte-Carlo, Ventimiglia, Milan, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Menton and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Menton to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Menton, you can explore the vibrant Marché des Halles for fresh local produce and regional specialties, wander through the charming Old Town with its colorful buildings, and relax at Plage des Sablettes beach. Attend the unique Menton Lemon Festival to celebrate the region's citrus fruit. Take a cooking class to learn traditional French and Mediterranean dishes. Visit the Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel for stunning views, stroll through Jardin Serre de la Madone and Val Rahmeh-Menton Botanical Garden, admire art at Musée Jean Cocteau, and enjoy a leisurely walk along the Promenade du Soleil.

To fully enjoy Menton's beautiful gardens, beaches, and historic sites, a stay of 2 to 3 days is generally recommended.