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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
£62
Average price
£67
Fastest journey
5 h 28 m
Average duration
5 h 40 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
292 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Montpellier to Menton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montpellier to Menton will cost around £67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £62.
To travel from Montpellier to Menton you need to make at least 2 changes.
17491 · 86075+
876542
17493 · 86079+
4661
17489 · 86069+
4659
17481 · 86049+
4655
17487+
4657+
86065
17481 · 86049+
4655
17477+
4651+
86039
17489 · 86069+
4659
17493 · 86079+
4661
17491 · 86075+
876542Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Montpellier 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 flight which can get you there in 4h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a flight costs an average of £149.
Distance: 292 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£55 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest | £149 Average Price |
5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Montpellier 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17477 · 86039+ 4651 | 9:00 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 5h34 | 14:34 Menton station | 2 changes | |
17481+ 4655+ 86049 | 10:59 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 5h28 | 16:27 Menton station | 2 changes | |
17487 · 86065+ 4657 | 12:58 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 6h34 | 19:32 Menton station | 2 changes | |
17489 · 86069+ 4659 | 14:59 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 5h35 | 20:34 Menton station | 2 changes | |
17491 · 86075+ 876542 | 15:27 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 6h05 | 21:32 Menton station | 2 changes | |
17493+ 4661+ 86079 | 16:58 Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 5h37 | 22:35 Menton station | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Montpellier to Menton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:31, the last at 19:01. The fastest train covers the 292 km distance in 5h 29m.
Distance 292 km |
Average train duration 5h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 29m |
First train 5:31 |
Last train 19:01 |
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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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Menton -> Mairie de Menton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montpellier 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 Montpellier to Menton trains use the Montpellier Saint-Roch to Menton station pair, with some services arriving at Menton Garavan. Use this guide to compare Montpellier and Menton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Montpellier Saint-Roch has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food options include: Galzin, Selecta, Agora, Les Halles Solanid, PAUL, Quick
Free Wi-Fi. .
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 19:00.
Luggage storage is automatic lockers are located at the end of the NEF (upper hall of the station) near the Pont de Lattes entrance.
Available at Montpellier Saint-Roch: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Montpellier Saint-Roch: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpellier Saint-Roch: Wheelchairs available. Disabled traveler assistance available in the upper level behind the Adopt store.
Nearby hotels include Privilege Hotel Eurociel Centre Comedie, Crowne Plaza Montpellier, Hotel MISTRAL Comedie Saint Roch.
Montpellier-Sud-de-France is 4 km from Montpellier city centre. Public transport options include:
Montpellier-Sud-de-France 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 Sud, Brasserie du Midi
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Montpellier-Sud-de-France. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Montpellier-Sud-de-France. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Montpellier-Sud-de-France: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Montpellier-Sud-de-France: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpellier-Sud-de-France.
Nearby hotels include Ibis Budget Montpellier Sud de France, Kyriad Montpellier Sud.
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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