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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
£16
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
5 h 47 m
Average duration
6 h 7 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
316 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Menton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Menton will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
To travel from Bologna to Menton you need to make at least one change.
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 12276
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 · Regionale Veloce 3341
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462 · Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3376
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3920 · Regionale TTPER 2480 · Regionale Veloce 3341
Regionale TTPER 17426+
Intercity 689
Regionale TTPER 17426+
Intercity 689
Regionale TTPER 88164+
Intercity 633
Intercity 608 · Intercity 675
Intercity 612 · Intercity 687+
Regionale Veloce 3341
Regionale TTPER 2070+
Intercity 659Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Menton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £60.
Distance: 316 km
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£60 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 3m Average total duration Fastest 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Menton trains for tomorrow, Friday 14 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Regionale TTPER 88164+ Intercity 633+ 86038 | 5:12 Bologna Centrale | 7h48 | 13:00 Menton station | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 88164+ Intercity 633+ 86036 | 5:12 Bologna Centrale | 7h25 | 12:37 Menton station | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 88164+ Intercity 633+ 86042 | 5:12 Bologna Centrale | 8h20 | 13:32 Menton station | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 88164+ Intercity 633 | 5:12 Bologna Centrale | 5h52 | 11:04 Ventimiglia station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454+ Intercity 659+ 86044+ InterCityNotte 754 | 5:28 Bologna Centrale | 8h34 | 14:02 Menton station | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454+ Intercity 659+ 86046+ InterCityNotte 754 | 5:28 Bologna Centrale | 9h04 | 14:32 Menton station | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2456+ Intercity 659+ 86044+ InterCityNotte 754 | 5:40 Bologna Centrale | 8h22 | 14:02 Menton station | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2456+ Intercity 659+ 86046+ InterCityNotte 754 | 5:40 Bologna Centrale | 8h52 | 14:32 Menton station | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458+ Intercity 659+ 86044+ InterCityNotte 754 | 5:53 Bologna Centrale | 8h09 | 14:02 Menton station | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458+ Intercity 659+ 86046+ InterCityNotte 754 | 5:53 Bologna Centrale | 8h39 | 14:32 Menton station | 3 changes | |
InterCityNotte 752 · InterCityNotte 754+ Intercity 659+ 86044 | 5:58 Bologna Centrale | 8h04 | 14:02 Menton station | 3 changes | |
InterCityNotte 754 · InterCityNotte 754+ Intercity 659+ 86046 | 6:10 Bologna Centrale | 8h22 | 14:32 Menton station | 3 changes | |
InterCityNotte 754 · InterCityNotte 754+ Intercity 659+ 86044 | 6:10 Bologna Centrale | 7h52 | 14:02 Menton station | 3 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 2070+ Intercity 659 | 6:33 Bologna Centrale | 6h29 | 13:02 Ventimiglia station | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale Veloce 3368 | 6:33 Bologna Centrale | 7h39 | 14:12 Ventimiglia station | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale 12037 · Regionale Veloce 3372 | 6:33 Bologna Centrale | 9h30 | 16:03 Ventimiglia station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462 · Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3376 | 7:50 Bologna Centrale | 10h12 | 18:02 Ventimiglia station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale Veloce 3029 · Regionale 12276 | 9:50 Bologna Centrale | 9h59 | 19:49 Ventimiglia station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466+ Intercity 665+ Regionale Veloce 3376 | 9:50 Bologna Centrale | 8h12 | 18:02 Ventimiglia station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+ Regionale Veloce 3193 · Regionale Veloce 3376 | 10:36 Bologna Centrale | 7h26 | 18:02 Ventimiglia station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+ Regionale Veloce 3163 | 10:36 Bologna Centrale | 8h11 | 18:47 Ventimiglia station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+ Regionale Veloce 3231 · Regionale 22957 | 10:36 Bologna Centrale | 9h15 | 19:51 Bevera | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 · Regionale TTPER 88122 · Regionale Veloce 3380 | 11:50 Bologna Centrale | 8h13 | 20:03 Ventimiglia station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470+ Intercity 669 · Intercity 641 | 11:50 Bologna Centrale | 7h09 | 18:59 Ventimiglia station | 2 changes | |
Intercity 608 · Intercity 675 | 15:04 Bologna Centrale | 5h58 | 21:02 Ventimiglia station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ Regionale Veloce 3107 · Regionale 12282 | 15:36 Bologna Centrale | 7h37 | 23:13 Ventimiglia station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 · Regionale Veloce 3341 | 15:50 Bologna Centrale | 9h43 | 1:33 Ventimiglia station | 1 change | |
Intercity 597+ Regionale 18307+ Intercity 518 | 16:21 Bologna Centrale | 7h18 | 23:39 Ventimiglia station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3920 · Regionale TTPER 2480 · Regionale Veloce 3341 | 16:33 Bologna Centrale | 9h00 | 1:33 Ventimiglia station | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 17426+ Intercity 689 | 18:15 Bologna Centrale | 5h47 | 0:02 Ventimiglia station | 1 change | |
Intercity 612 · Intercity 687+ Regionale Veloce 3341 | 19:05 Bologna Centrale | 6h28 | 1:33 Ventimiglia station | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Bologna to Menton run on average 25 times per day, taking around 5h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 316 km distance in 7h 18m.
Distance 316 km |
Average train duration 5h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 25 |
Fastest train 7h 18m |
First train 4:45 |
Last train 19:10 |
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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 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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Most Bologna to Menton trains use the Bologna Centrale to Ventimiglia Stazione station pair. 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.
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