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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.
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Trains from Bologna to Menton run on average 19 times per day, taking around 6h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 316 km distance in 4h 34m.
Distance 316 km |
Average train duration 6h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 4h 34m |
First train 4:45 |
Last train 19:10 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
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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 Bologna 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 Bologna to Menton trains use the Bologna Centrale to Menton station pair, with some services arriving at Menton Garavan. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Menton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
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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