Paris to Disneyland Paris

By the Viamo editorial team · Editor Terje Moy · Last updated July 2026 · 5 min read

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Disneyland Paris sits about 32 km east of the city in Marne-la-Vallée, and getting there is refreshingly simple: a direct suburban train from central Paris in under an hour, or — if you're arriving from further afield — a high-speed TGV that stops right at the park's own station. Here is how each option compares.

The standard way: RER A suburban train

The RER A line runs directly from central Paris stations — Châtelet–Les Halles, Gare de Lyon, Nation and others — to Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy, the station immediately outside the park gates, in around 40–45 minutes. Trains run frequently throughout the day, this being a normal suburban commuter line as much as a tourist route, so there is no need to book ahead or reserve a seat. It is by far the most common way visitors staying in central Paris reach the park.

Buy a ticket covering the correct fare zone (Disneyland Paris sits in Zone 5), since a standard central-Paris metro ticket will not cover the full journey and you risk a fine if checked without the right fare. Multi-day Paris Visite passes covering Zone 1–5 are a convenient option if you're combining a Disney day with other Paris sightseeing on the same trip. See our Paris Metro tickets and passes guide for how the zone system works.

The direct alternative: TGV to Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy

Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy is also a stop on certain TGV high-speed services, which is particularly useful if you're travelling to Disneyland Paris directly from another French city or from abroad — Lyon, Lille, Brussels and even London via a connection — without needing to route through central Paris at all. If you're coming from within Paris itself, though, the TGV offers no time advantage over the RER A and normally costs considerably more, since it is a reserved, yield-priced long-distance service rather than a flat-fare suburban ticket.

Shuttle buses and hotel transfers

Disney-operated and third-party shuttle buses run between central Paris (and both main airports) and the resort, typically taking 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on traffic, longer at peak times. These suit travellers with a lot of luggage or families who would rather avoid the RER with young children and pushchairs, at a higher cost than the train and with less predictable timing given Paris traffic.

Driving to Disneyland Paris

The resort is well signposted from the A4 motorway and has large on-site car parks, making driving a genuinely practical option if you already have a car — the drive from central Paris takes around 40 minutes to 1 hour outside rush hour, though Paris's ring road and approach traffic can add considerably more at busy times. Parking is paid and, for most standard hotel packages, an additional cost on top of accommodation. For general guidance on French roads and tolls, see our driving in France guide.

Which should you choose?

For almost everyone based in central Paris, the RER A is simply the easiest and cheapest way to reach the park — frequent, direct and needing no advance planning. Choose the TGV only if you're arriving from another city and Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy happens to be a stop on your route, a shuttle bus if you'd rather not navigate the RER with luggage or small children, and driving if you already have a car and don't mind paying for on-site parking.

Combining Disneyland with wider Paris sightseeing

Many visitors treat Disneyland Paris as a single dedicated day (or two) bolted onto a broader Paris trip, given how easy the RER A connection is. If you're arriving into Paris by air, our Paris airports to the city guide covers getting from Charles de Gaulle, Orly or Beauvais into the centre before you head back out to Marne-la-Vallée. Families combining Disney with a wider French itinerary sometimes also consider a stop at Fontainebleau or Versailles on the same trip, both reachable by a similar suburban-rail hop from the city.

Getting back to Paris in the evening

The RER A runs late into the evening, which matters if you're staying for the nighttime fireworks or closing-time entertainment, but services do thin out as the night goes on and the last trains fill quickly with departing visitors. Aim to leave the park in good time rather than right at closing if you want a seat rather than a standing-room-only carriage for the 40-minute ride back into the city. Families with very young children who have already had a long day sometimes find a pre-booked shuttle or taxi a more comfortable option for the return leg, even if the RER was fine on the way out.

Practical tips

• Watch your belongings on the RER A — like any busy urban line, it has a reputation for pickpocketing, particularly on the approach to and from Disneyland.
• Buy your Zone 1–5 ticket before boarding; ticket barriers at Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy will reject an incorrect fare.
• If you're staying at one of the Disney resort hotels, check whether a shuttle is included in your package before booking a separate transfer.
• Avoid the last trains back into Paris if you can — they get crowded with tired families all leaving the park at once.

Frequently asked questions

What is the easiest way from Paris to Disneyland Paris?

The RER A suburban train, running directly from central Paris to Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy station at the park entrance in around 40–45 minutes.

Do I need a special ticket for the RER A to Disneyland?

Yes — a standard central-Paris ticket does not cover the fare zone; you need a ticket valid to Zone 5, or a Paris Visite pass covering Zones 1–5.

Can I take the TGV to Disneyland Paris?

Yes, Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy is served by some TGV routes, which is useful if arriving from another city, but it offers no advantage over the RER A from within Paris.

Is it worth driving to Disneyland Paris?

Only if you already have a car — the resort has large paid car parks just off the A4 motorway, but the RER A is cheaper and avoids Paris traffic and parking costs.