What is the cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Menton?

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Menton is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 9h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chamonix to Menton?

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Menton is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 34m and costs €45 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Menton?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Menton. However, there are services departing from Chamonix and arriving at Bosano via Turin and Vintimille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Menton?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Menton. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Menton via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde, Marseille St Charles and Nice-Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

How far is it from Chamonix to Menton?

The distance between Chamonix and Menton is 550 km. The road distance is 407.1 km.

How do I travel from Chamonix to Menton without a car?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Menton without a car is to bus and train via Savona which takes 8h 48m and costs €50 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Chamonix to Menton?

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Chamonix to Menton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Menton bus from?

Chamonix to Menton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chamonix station.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Menton train from?

Chamonix to Menton train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to Menton?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Menton is to bus which takes 9h 9m and costs €40 - €90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €250 and takes 12h.

Where does the Chamonix to Menton bus arrive?

Chamonix to Menton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Turin station.

Where does the Chamonix to Menton train arrive?

Chamonix to Menton train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bellegarde station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Menton?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Menton is 407 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Chamonix to Menton.

How do I get a train ticket from Chamonix to Menton?

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Where can I stay near Menton?

There are 2311+ hotels available in Menton.

Chamonix to Menton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chamonix to Menton by bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train via Savona
best
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Turin
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Savona
3. Take the train from Savona to VentimigliaIc
8h 48m
€51–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to TurinN504
2. Take the bus from Turin to Ventimiglia406
9h 9m
€40–85
Drive 407.1 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Menton407.1 km
5h 49m
€64–92
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)GVA - NCE
3. Take the train from Nice Saint-Augustin to Menton
5h 34m
€48–137
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to TurinN504
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Ventimiglia3115 / ...
9h 7m
€50–96
Train
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to BellegardeTer
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Marseille St CharlesTgv
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice VilleTgv
12h
€125–249
Bus via Grenoble
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
3. Take the bus from Aéroport Terminal 1 to Gare Routiere80
13h 28m
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)LYS - NCE
6h 21m
€82–253

Chamonix to Menton by bus, tram, and train

8Weekly Services

8h 48mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 549.7 km
Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Menton, France?

You can take a bus from Chamonix to Bosano via Turin, Ventimiglia, and Vintimille in around 9h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Menton via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde, Marseille St Charles, and Nice-Ville in around 12h.

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