Paris is one of the best connected cities in Europe, and possibly the world. These travel links is one of the core reasons that Disney selected Paris for it’s European resort. But with such a dense network of public transit, and it’s huge road network, even the locals can get confused and lost. Whilst this guide is mainly about travel to and from Disneyland Paris Resort, much of the information also applies to travel around the Île-de-France region.
Where is Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris is located approx. 30 kilometres East from the centre of Paris, in the Chessy commune of Paris.
Air Travel
Disneyland Paris is very well connected by both public transit and road.
There are 2 main airports: CDG and ORL. CDG is the main international airport for Paris, with international flights from almost all major international capital and key cities. Air France has their hub here, and most National Carriers have flights to and from CDG. If you’re flying from outside Europe, there’s a good chance you’ll be arriving at CDG. CDG has the best transit links to Disneyland Paris, but those options can be quite expensive.
ORL has become the domestic and lowcost airport for Paris, with EasyJet and Transavia both having large presences there. Air France also fly to and from ORL, with most of the destinations being holiday destinations.
Both airports offer public transit, taxi and direct shuttles to Disneyland Paris resort.
The most efficient way of travelling from either airport to Disneyland Paris is the Magical Shuttle (CDG) / Val d’Europe Airports shuttle (ORL).
Magical Shuttle (CDG)
This info is correct as of March 2024, please check the official website for the latest timetable and fares here
The Magical Shuttle operates from 0700 – 1815 (Disneyland to CDG) / 0900 – 1915 (CDG to Disneyland). Depending on the exact pick up and drop off, and of course road conditions, the travel time is approximately 1 hour.
| Adults | Children (2-12 years old) | Babies (under 2 years) |
| €24 | €11 | €0 (free) |
Magical Shuttle (ORL)
This info is correct as of March 2024, please check the official website for the latest timetable and fares here
The Magical Shuttle operates from 0900 – 1910 (Disneyland to ORL) / 0620- 1700(ORL to Disneyland). Depending on the exact pick up and drop off, and of course road conditions, the travel time is approximately 1 hour.
| Adults | Children (2-12 years old) | Babies (under 2 years) |
| €24 | €11 | €0 (free) |
High Speed Rail
Rather confusingly Eurostar and Thalys merged in 2022, both services through the Channel Tunnel to/from London AND services between France, Belgium, The Netherlands and Germany are branded as Eurostar. This part of the guide refers to the London to Paris Eurostar services.
There used to be a direct service from London to Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy (for Disneyland Paris) however these were discontinued in June 2023.
Highspeed Trains still operate to and from Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy, and Eurostar will allow a single ticket booking from London to Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy with a change in Lille.
This is a normal schedule for the Eurostar service, click or tap to expand.
Alternatively, book a normal London to Paris Eurostar train and then use the Metro and RER to reach Disneyland Paris. This is the cheaper option, but does require additional changes in Paris so if you have a lot of luggage, have children or have any disabilities the change in Lille would be easier. See below for more information about the Metro and RER services.
seat61.com has lots of information about Eurostar, so if you’re interested check out their very detail page here.
Central Paris to Disneyland Paris
If you’re staying, living or travelling through Paris, the best way of travelling to Disneyland Paris Resort is the RER. The RER (Réseau Express Régional) is the network of hybrid metro and heavy rail services through and around Paris. It uses full size trains, some double decker, with a Metro frequency. This gives the system huge capacity which it needs as it connects both major Airports, convention centres, suburbs in the Île-de-France region and of course Val d’Europe and Disneyland Paris Resort.
The journey from La Défense (central Paris) to Disneyland Paris Resort takes approximately 50 minutes. A single adult costs €5 each way, a return is twice a single ticket so €10.
The ‘T+’ ticket type is NOT valid for this journey, you must buy your tickets from a machine or ticket booth.
An alternative option is the Navigo pass, this is the daily/weekly/monthly travel pass offered in the Île-de-France region. Val d’Europe and Marne-la-Vallee-Chessy stations are both in Zone 5, so make sure you get the correct Navigo pass which covers Zone 5. A day pass is €20.60, which includes travel on all RER, Metro, Bus and Trams in Île-de-France. A weekly pass is €30.75, which is valid Monday to Sunday, NOT 7 days from purchase.
Navigo cards require a passport style photo attached to the card, or if the pass is used on a smartphone then a photo is taken during sign up. Failure to have a photo attached to your Navigo pass renders it void, and you will get fined if you are caught. There are many photo booths in and around most stations in Île-de-France.