1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£34
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£42
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
3 h 34 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
3 h 36 m
Trains on 05 Sept
21
Distance
179 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Marseille to Menton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marseille to Menton will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
To travel from Marseille to Menton you need to make at least one change.
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86037
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17483 · 86055
17467 · 86015
17491 · 86075
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17467 · 86015
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17483 · 86055Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Menton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, while a flight costs an average of £176.
Distance: 179 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£39 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest | £176 Average Price | £56 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Menton:
A coach is £19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Menton costing on average £39.
A coach is £156 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Menton costing on average £176.
Other travel options to Menton take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 17m.
Flight takes on average 5h 30m.
Tickets start at around £39 compared to roughly £56 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £16. The journey takes 3h 17m versus 2h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Marseille to Menton trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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17489 · 86069 | On time 16:57 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h40 | 20:37 Menton station | 1 change | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
17467 · 86015 | 5:57 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h35 | 9:32 Menton station | 1 change | |
17469 · 86019 | 6:57 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h39 | 10:36 Menton station | 1 change | |
17471 · 86025 | 7:57 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h39 | 11:36 Menton station | 1 change | |
17473 · 86029 | 8:57 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h39 | 12:36 Menton station | 1 change | |
17475 · 86035 | 9:57 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h39 | 13:36 Menton station | 1 change | |
6805+ 86037 | 10:18 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h48 | 14:06 Menton station | 1 change | |
17477 · 86039 | 10:57 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h41 | 14:38 Menton station | 1 change | |
17479 · 86045 | 11:56 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h41 | 15:37 Menton station | 1 change | |
6173+ 86047 | 12:28 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h37 | 16:05 Menton station | 1 change | |
17481 · 86049 | 12:57 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h38 | 16:35 Menton station | 1 change | |
6175+ 86053 | 13:28 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h38 | 17:06 Menton station | 1 change | |
17483 · 86055 | 13:57 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h38 | 17:35 Menton station | 1 change | |
17485 · 86059 | 14:57 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h38 | 18:35 Menton station | 1 change | |
17487 · 86065 | 15:57 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h38 | 19:35 Menton station | 1 change | |
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Trains from Marseille to Menton run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:31, the last at 21:57. The fastest train covers the 179 km distance in 3h 26m.
Distance 179 km |
Average train duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 3h 26m |
First train 5:31 |
Last train 21:57 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Marseille 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 Marseille to Menton trains use the Marseille Saint-Charles to Menton station pair, with some services arriving at Menton Garavan. Use this guide to compare Marseille and Menton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Marseille Saint-Charles 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: Caffe San Carlo, DAKAO, Espressamente Illy, EXKi, McDonald's, Monop'Daily, Starbucks, Casa Di Pasta, Chatime, PAUL
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located between track M and the bus station at the Honnorat exit.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 18:00. Information desks are located on level -1 of the station, entrances via the station or via Bd Bourdet.
Luggage storage is the lockers are located on Boulevard Bourdet, on level 0 of the station. Service is provided by La Bag Mobile.
Available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Accès Plus is a service offered to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility who need assistance at the station. For more information email [email protected] or call +33 890640650.
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Marseille-Saint Charles, Holiday Inn Express Marseille-Saint Charles, Hotel Les Bords De Me.
Marseille-Blancarde is 2 km from Marseille city centre. Public transport options include:
Marseille-Blancarde 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: Le Café de la Banque, La Table de l'Ours
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Marseille-Blancarde. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is available at Marseille-Blancarde. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Marseille-Blancarde: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Marseille-Blancarde: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marseille-Blancarde.
Nearby hotels include Kyriad Marseille Blancarde Timone, Ibis Marseille Timone, Hotel Azur.
Arenc-Euroméditerranée is 2 km from Marseille city centre. Public transport options include:
Arenc-Euroméditerranée has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Arenc-Euroméditerranée.
ATMs are available at Arenc-Euroméditerranée.
Available at Arenc-Euroméditerranée: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Arenc-Euroméditerranée: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Arenc-Euroméditerranée.
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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