Thinking of visiting Disneyland Paris or have you already booked your trip? Then this article is going to be a lifesaver. Although it might be called Disneyland Paris, the amusement park actually isn’t “in” Paris, but is instead found in the suburbs (more on this below). Whether you’re planning to visit for the day during a longer trip to Paris or are heading straight there from the airport or train station, you’ll need to take some form of transportation. From public transport to a private driver, keep reading to find out how to get to Disneyland Paris so you can decide which way is best for you.
If you’re coming from another European city, like London or Brussels, there’s a special option you might not know existed, which I’ll tell you about too.
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Where is Disneyland Paris?
Disneyland Paris is 40 kilometers (25 miles) east of Paris. The sprawling park and its hotel complex are located next to the suburbs of Marne-la-Vallée and Chessy. You might see these names again, depending on which transport option from Paris you choose.
How to get to Disneyland Paris by public transport from central Paris
If you want to know how to get to Disneyland Paris by public transport, the RER A suburban train is the absolute BEST option. The RER A crosses Paris east to west and drops you literally right at the entrance to Disneyland, so it’s super convenient, fairly fast, AND very affordable.
The Disneyland station is called Marne-la-Vallée Chessy and the trip from central Paris only takes around 40 minutes. Trains depart about every five minutes, and you can get it at central Paris stations Châtelet-les-Halles, Opéra, Gare de Lyon, and Charles-de-Gaulle-Etoile. The RER A line forks, so be sure you get on a train to Marne-la-Vallée Chessy. It’s the end of the line and very well indicated with a Disney logo. You’ll see departure boards on the train platforms listing which direction the next train is going in.
You can find the best route from your accommodation to Disney by using the Google Maps or CityMapper apps. Trains are a little less frequent in the evening, so you’ll want to double-check the schedule on one of those map apps so you can plan to be at the station on time.
All you’ll need is a standard métro-RER ticket (€2.50/adults, kids 9 and under are half price, and 3 and under are free), so a round trip will only cost €5 (yep, that’s it!). The easiest way to get a ticket is to purchase a virtual one through the Bonjour RATP app (which is in English) or you can get a Navigo Easy, a card you load tickets onto, at machines and ticket counters in métro or RER stations.
Your ticket is good for transferring between the métro and the RER, so you won’t need an additional ticket if your accommodation is on a métro line.
Image Courtesy of Magic Ways
How to get to Disneyland Paris by Express Bus
There’s one official express bus to Disney, operated by Magic Ways. It’s a pretty comfortable coach-style bus with air-conditioning and a multilingual host aboard. The journey takes about an hour and buses depart between 8:15 am and 8:55 am from five strategic places in Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, Gare du Nord, Opéra, Bercy, and Montparnasse.
Return buses to each of these destinations all depart Disney at 9 pm. A round-trip ticket starts at €65, which is MUCH more expensive than public transportation.
I would only really recommend this bus if you are staying very close to one of the departure points (but most have an RER A station nearby), or are traveling with small children, however, in the latter case, you might prefer one of the next options.
How to get to Disneyland Paris by taxi
Official Paris taxi drivers will take you out to Disneyland, however, the cost could vary greatly depending on where you’re staying in Paris, and traffic. The approximate one-way cost is €60-100, which could be cheaper (or not more) than the express bus if you’re two or more people. The advantage of taking a taxi is that you’ll have the flexibility of leaving and returning whenever you want. That said, you call a taxi through the G7 or Freenow taxi apps so the taxi picks you up and drops you off at your door and then you’ll also have the approximate rate right as you book. Keep in mind that prices may go up if taxis are in demand.
How to get to Disneyland Paris by pre-booked taxi
You can get to Disneyland Paris by rideshare apps, like Uber, Bolt or Freenow, but from my experience, they sometimes cancel at the last minute when they see it’s a longer-distance trip. Instead, if you’d like a reliable, pre-booked taxi to take you to Disneyland Paris, you can do this through Welcome Pickups. It could be a tad more expensive than using a rideshare app (a one-way transfer from Paris to Disneyland is around €90), but you’ll know the exact cost in advance, have a guaranteed pick-up, and a comfortable vehicle. I really recommend this option if you’re traveling with small children, have mobility issues, or simply want a stress-free trip.
How to get to Disneyland Paris from the airport
If you’re heading straight to Disney from one of Paris’s main airports, Charles-de-Gaulle (CDG) and Orly, you’ve got a few different options.
Getting from CDG to Disneyland Paris
Public transport is the cheapest option, but it’s also the most tiring, especially if you’ll be coming off a long-haul flight. By public transportation from CDG, you need to take the RER B suburban train in the direction of Paris (this is well indicated) and change at Châtelet-les-Halles station to RER, taking it in the direction of Marne-la-Vallée Chessy. As mentioned above, the line forks so be sure you get on the right train by checking the departure boards on the platform for the direction the approaching train is going in
The journey will take about 90 minutes and the one-way journey costs €13 for adults. The ticket from the airport is valid for your transfer. You can purchase a virtual ticket through the Bonjour RATP app or a Navigo Easy rechargeable card at machines and ticket counters in the RER station at the airport.
If you’re traveling with more than one person, you might prefer to splurge on a taxi or private transfer through Welcome Pickups. This would cost €85-110 and only take 45 minutes.
Alternatively, Magic Shuttle offers an express bus from CDG to Disney hotels. It takes about an hour and a one-way ticket is €24 for adults and €11 for children under 12 (infants under 2 are free). It departs from Terminal 2E/2F and Terminal 1.
Given the cost and time it takes compared to public transport, this is actually a pretty good choice. They also offer discounts for groups of 5-8 people in case you’re traveling with a large family or group of friends.
Getting from Orly to Disneyland Paris
From Orly Airporttake métro line 14 in the direction of Paris (it’s well indicated), change at Châtelet-les-Halles for the RER A suburban train, taking it in the direction of Marne-la-Vallée Chessy. As the line forks, make sure you get on the right train by checking the departure boards on the platform for Marne-la-Vallée Chessy.
The trip will take you about 90 minutes and the one-way ticket costs €13 for adults. The ticket from the airport is valid for your transfer to the RER. You can purchase a virtual ticket through the Bonjour RATP app or a Navigo Easy rechargeable card at machines and ticket counters in the métro station at the airport.
If you’re traveling with more than one person, you might prefer to splurge on a taxi or private transfer through Welcome Pickups. This would cost €80-110 and only take 45 minutes.
Magic Shuttle also offers a direct bus from Orly to Disney hotels. It departs regularly throughout the day from Orly 1-3 and Orly 4 and takes around an hour. A one-way ticket is €24 for adults and €11 for children under 12 (infants under 2 are free). This could be a good happy medium between public transport and a private taxi. If you’re traveling with a large family or group of friends, they offer discounts for groups of 5-8 people.
How to get to Disneyland Paris by train from certain European cities
If you’re coming from another European city or certain French cities by train, there’s another option that I’d personally say is the best. In addition to suburban trains, the Marne-la-Vallée station also receives high-speed trains, including direct Eurostar trains from London, Brussels (which also works for Amsterdam), and a handful of French cities. So this could be a really convenient option for some of you coming from within Europe or going onwards from Disneyland.
But IMO, if it’s your first trip to France, it would be a shame to come this far and not spend some time in Paris (and if you need an itinerary for that, we’ve got you sorted with our Paris itineraries)!
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