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Musée Jean Cocteau - Collection Séverin Wunderman
Museum devoted to Jean Cocteau’s work, with drawings, ceramics and changing displays in a modern building on Menton’s seafront.
Cheapest price
£56
Average price
£70
Fastest journey
3 h 54 m
Average duration
4 h 14 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
217 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Avignon to Menton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Avignon to Menton will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
To travel from Avignon to Menton you need to make at least one change.
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886565 · 17481 · 86049
879547 · 17493 · 86079
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17487 · 86065Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Avignon to Menton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 217 km
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£51 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Avignon to Menton trains for tomorrow, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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879515 · 17473 · 86033 | 6:54 Avignon Centre | 6h11 | 13:05 Menton station | 2 changes | |
6801+ 17473 · 86033 | 7:40 Avignon TGV | 5h25 | 13:05 Menton station | 2 changes | |
879325+ 6169+ 86035 | 9:13 Avignon Centre | 4h19 | 13:32 Menton station | 2 changes | |
6169+ 86035 | 9:38 Avignon TGV | 3h54 | 13:32 Menton station | 1 change | |
17701+ 17479 · 86045 | 9:51 Avignon Centre | 5h43 | 15:34 Menton station | 2 changes | |
6103+ 17479 · 86045 | 10:20 Avignon TGV | 5h14 | 15:34 Menton station | 2 changes | |
886565 · 17481 · 86049 | 11:14 Avignon Centre | 5h14 | 16:28 Menton station | 2 changes | |
879533 · 17483 · 86055 | 11:53 Avignon Centre | 5h39 | 17:32 Menton station | 2 changes | |
6107 · 6175+ 86053 | 12:21 Avignon TGV | 4h41 | 17:02 Menton station | 2 changes | |
12402+ 17483 · 86055 | 12:49 Avignon TGV | 4h43 | 17:32 Menton station | 2 changes | |
879630+ 6165+ 86057 | 13:13 Avignon Centre | 4h49 | 18:02 Menton station | 2 changes | |
886569 · 17487 · 86065 | 13:55 Avignon Centre | 5h37 | 19:32 Menton station | 2 changes | |
6165+ 86057 | 14:04 Avignon TGV | 3h58 | 18:02 Menton station | 1 change | |
17703+ 17489 · 86069 | 14:51 Avignon Centre | 5h43 | 20:34 Menton station | 2 changes | |
6813+ 17487 · 86065 | 15:00 Avignon TGV | 4h32 | 19:32 Menton station | 2 changes | |
879545 · 17491 · 86075 | 16:09 Avignon Centre | 5h23 | 21:32 Menton station | 2 changes | |
879547 · 17493 · 86079 | 16:53 Avignon Centre | 5h41 | 22:34 Menton station | 2 changes | |
6115+ 17493 · 86079 | 17:20 Avignon TGV | 5h14 | 22:34 Menton station | 2 changes | |
879377+ 5537+ 33607 | 18:44 Avignon Centre | 4h54 | 23:38 Menton station | 2 changes | |
5537+ 33607 | 19:11 Avignon TGV | 4h27 | 23:38 Menton station | 1 change | |
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Trains from Avignon to Menton run on average 17 times per day, taking around 4h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 20:20. The fastest train covers the 217 km distance in 3h 58m.
Distance 217 km |
Average train duration 4h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 3h 58m |
First train 6:04 |
Last train 20:20 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 56 days |
Discover the best of Menton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Menton trip today.
Museum devoted to Jean Cocteau’s work, with drawings, ceramics and changing displays in a modern building on Menton’s seafront.
Fine arts museum in the former Carnolès palace, showing paintings from the thirteenth to twentieth centuries and a noted citrus garden.
Regional prehistory museum with finds from nearby caves, explaining early human life on the Riviera in a compact central setting.
Menton’s broad seaside promenade, popular for walking, beach access and views across the bay towards the old town and Italy.
Historic old quarter of steep lanes, pastel houses and stairways leading to the basilica and cemetery, full of local character.
Large seafront garden with lawns, sculptures and palm trees, offering an easy central walk beside the beach and festival areas.
Chickpea flour pancake baked crisp in a wood oven. A Ligurian-style street food long loved on the Menton coast.
A Menton speciality tart of Swiss chard, rice, eggs and Parmesan, sometimes with herbs. It reflects the town’s Riviera and Italian influences.
Small fried pastries filled traditionally with Swiss chard and ricotta or rice. They are a classic snack in Menton and nearby Riviera towns.
Refined dining focused on seasonal Mediterranean produce and polished French cooking, suited to a longer evening meal.
Casual crêperie and café near the seafront, good for sweet and savoury crêpes, galettes and light meals.
Popular traditional restaurant for Menton and Niçois specialities, with a cosy old-town feel and dependable local cooking.
Moderate for the French Riviera: stays and dining cost more than inland France, but local buses, trains and simple cafés can keep daily costs manageable.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service. Taxis may be rounded up, and small change is fine in cafés.
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Menton -> Mairie de Menton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Avignon 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 Avignon to Menton trains use the Avignon TGV to Menton station pair, with some services arriving at Menton Garavan. Use this guide to compare Avignon and Menton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Avignon TGV is 3 km from Avignon city centre. Public transport options include:
Avignon TGV has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Starbucks, Eric Kayser, Selecta
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located on the south entrance of the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 09:15 - 12:55, 14:00 - 17:30. Information desks are located at the ticket office in the departure hall.
Available at Avignon TGV: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Avignon TGV: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Avignon TGV: Wheelchair access, personalized assistance service. Contact +33 890640650 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Aparthotel Adagio, Hôtel Mercure Avignon Gare TGV, Hôtel Kyriad Avignon Courtine Gare.
Avignon Centre has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Goût du Jour, Restaurant L'Essentiel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Avignon Centre. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Avignon Centre. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Avignon Centre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Avignon Centre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Avignon Centre: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Novotel Avignon Centre, Mercure Avignon Centre Palais des Papes Hotel, Hotel de l'Horloge.
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.
Menton Garavan is 1 km from Menton city centre. Public transport options include:
Menton Garavan has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Menton Garavan.
Ticket office support is available at Menton Garavan.
Available at Menton Garavan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Menton Garavan: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Menton Garavan: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Riva Art & Spa, Hôtel Napoléon, Princess et Richmond.
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