There are 8 ways to get from Menton to Florence by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train via Genoa • 6h 49m
Cheapest option
Train • 7h 16m
6 alternative options
Bus via Genoa • 7h 50m
Bus • 8h 19m
Drive • 4h 8m
Fly to Florence • 6h 28m
Train, fly to Rome • 6h 43m
Fly to Venice, train • 6h 53m
Menton to Florence by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Menton to Florence is to train which costs €26 - €45 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Menton to Florence is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Menton to Florence. However, there are services departing from Menton and arriving at Firenze via Genoa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Menton to Florence. However, there are services departing from Menton and arriving at Firenze Campo Marte via Ventimiglia and Genova P.Za Principe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Menton and Florence is 392 km. The road distance is 402.2 km.
The best way to get from Menton to Florence without a car is to train via Genoa which takes 6h 49m and costs €30 - €95.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Menton to Florence, including transfers.
Menton to Florence bus services, operated by Lirosi Linee, depart from Menton station.
Menton to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.
The best way to get from Menton to Florence is to train via Genoa which takes 6h 49m and costs €30 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus via Genoa, which costs and takes 7h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €240 and takes 6h 28m.
- Distance: 392.1 km
- Duration: 6h 49m
What companies run services between Menton, France and Florence, Italy?
You can take a train from Menton to Florence via Ventimiglia and Genova P.Za Principe in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Menton to Florence via Genova Piazza della Vittoria and Genoa in around 7h 50m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €320
Flights from Nice to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €330
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Nice to Florence via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €330
Flights from Nice to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €330
Flights from Nice to Rome via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €480
Flights from Nice to Rome via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €480
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Nice to Florence via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €500
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Nice to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €17 - €170
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Nice to Florence via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €600
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Nice to Rome via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €480
Flights from Nice to Rome via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €480
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nice to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €26 - €180
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €14
Train from Ventimiglia to Pisa Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €26
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €19 - €26
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €18 - €20
Train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6 - €12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €10 - €12
Train from Roma Tiburtina to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20 - €35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €31 - €34
Frequently asked questions
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Firenze Campo Marte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20 - €70
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €20 - €28
- Base Standard
- €40 - €55
- Base Premium
- €45 - €70
Train from Roma Tiburtina to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21 - €75
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €21 - €29
- Base Standard
- €40 - €55
- Base Premium
- €50 - €75
Train from Venezia Mestre to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20 - €70
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €20 - €28
- Base Standard
- €40 - €55
- Base Premium
- €45 - €70
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Menton to Nice St Augustin
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5 - €11
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €5 - €8
- Rail 1st Class
- €7 - €11
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Tiburtina to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €40 - €60
- Smart Flex
- €45 - €60
Train from Venezia Mestre to Stazione Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €40 - €55
- Smart Flex
- €45 - €55
- Phone
- 0966 57552
- info@lirosilinee.com
- Website
- lirosilinee.com
Bus from Menton to Genova Piazza della Vittoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10 - €12
- Schedules at
- lirosilinee.com
- Phone
- +30 210 8215414
- info@rucitours.com
- Website
- rucitours.com
Bus from Genoa to Firenze
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- rucitours.com
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Nice Airport to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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Menton to Florence bus services, operated by Ruci Tours, arrive at Firenze station.
Menton to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze Campo Marte station.
Yes, the driving distance between Menton to Florence is 402 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Menton to Florence.
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