Disneyland Paris tickets and transfers

Disneyland Paris isn’t actually in Paris

The single most useful thing to know before booking anything: Disneyland Paris is not a Paris neighbourhood, and it isn’t within walking or short-metro distance of the city centre. The park sits at Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy, roughly 30-35 km east of central Paris. That distance shapes almost every decision on this page, from which ticket to buy to how you plan the day.

If you’re basing yourself in Paris for the trip — as most visitors do — a visit to Disneyland Paris is a day trip, not a stroll across town. That’s worth internalising early, because it changes the shape of the day: getting there and back takes real time out of the itinerary, on top of however long you spend inside the park itself.

The park is well connected by rail, which makes it one of the more straightforward day trips from Paris in practical terms, even if it isn’t on the doorstep. Two train options cover it: the RER A, which runs directly into the city and drops you at a station right by the park entrance, and the TGV, France’s high-speed rail network, which also serves Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy and is useful if you’re arriving from outside Paris rather than from the city centre.

Getting there: RER A or TGV

RER A is the route most Paris-based visitors use. It’s part of the same Île-de-France Mobilités network that runs the city’s metro and RER lines, and it connects central Paris stations directly to Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy without a change of train. The RER A station sits right at the park entrance, so once you step off the train you’re at the gates — no shuttle bus or additional transfer required.

TGV high-speed trains also call at Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy, which is more relevant if you’re travelling in from another French city or connecting from an airport rail link rather than starting your journey inside Paris itself. For visitors already staying in central Paris, the RER A is the simpler and more direct option.

Driving is an option in theory, but it comes with the same drawbacks that apply to driving anywhere around Paris: unfamiliar roads, parking to sort out at the other end, and no advantage in journey time over the train. For a day trip departing from central Paris, rail is the more practical choice for nearly everyone.

If you’re arriving in Paris from an airport first

Most visitors don’t fly directly into Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy — there’s no airport there. You land in Paris first, and Disneyland Paris becomes a second leg of the journey once you’ve settled in. Where you land shapes how that first leg goes.

Arriving via Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG), around 25 km north-east of the city, the RER B is the usual way into central Paris, running to Gare du Nord and Châtelet, with taxis also available from the official rank. Arriving via Paris-Orly (ORY), about 13-14 km south of the city, metro line 14 has run directly into central Paris since June 2024, alongside the older Orlyval link. Paris-Beauvais (BVA), used mainly by low-cost carriers, sits much further out — roughly 85 km north — and its shuttle bus into the Porte Maillot area takes well over an hour, so factor that into the first day of any trip that includes it. See our guides to getting from CDG to central Paris, getting from Orly to central Paris, and getting from Beauvais to Paris for the full detail, or the broader Paris airport transfers overview if you haven’t settled on an airport yet.

Whichever airport you land at, plan Disneyland Paris as a separate day once you’re based in the city, rather than trying to combine it with your arrival day. Landing, transferring into Paris, checking into accommodation, and then heading straight back out to Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy the same day is a lot to ask of one day, even before the park itself.

Buying the right ticket for the RER A leg

The RER A falls under the same Île-de-France Mobilités network as the Paris metro and the rest of the RER, which means the way you pay for it changed with the rest of the network. Since the January 2025 fare reform, single tickets come in two forms: a Metro-Train-RER ticket and a separate Bus-Tram ticket, both loaded onto a Navigo Easy card or a phone rather than bought as the old paper ticket. For a trip to Disneyland Paris, it’s the Metro-Train-RER ticket that covers the RER A journey.

If your stay in Paris runs several days and you’re also using the metro regularly, a Navigo semaine pass (valid Monday to Sunday) can be worth setting up rather than buying single tickets for every leg, Disneyland Paris included. Visitors on a shorter stay, or who prefer a pass aimed specifically at tourists, often use Paris Visite instead. No fares are quoted here — check current pricing directly with Île-de-France Mobilités or at the point of purchase, since these are reviewed periodically. Our Paris metro and Navigo guide and Paris RER and trains guide cover the wider ticketing system in more depth, and the Paris metro guide is a useful starting point if you haven’t used the network before.

Ticket only, or ticket with transfer included

Once transport is settled, the next decision is whether to book a standalone park ticket and handle the RER journey yourself, or a package that bundles the ticket with transfers.

Park ticket alone. This is the leaner option if you’re comfortable navigating the RER network — buying a ticket, finding the platform, and making your own way to Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy. It gives you flexibility on timing: you head out whenever suits your morning, rather than around a fixed pickup.

Ticket with transfer included. These products fold transport into the booking, which removes a layer of planning. That’s worth considering if you’re travelling with young children and luggage, prefer not to manage a public transport connection on the day, or simply want one less thing to organise during a trip already packed with sightseeing. Some products go further and combine a Disneyland Paris visit with other Paris sights in a single multi-day arrangement, which suits visitors trying to cover a lot of ground in a short stay.

Neither approach is objectively better — it comes down to how much you want handled for you versus how much you’re happy to arrange yourself. What matters is deciding this before the day, not at the station.

No ticket price is quoted here, and for good reason: park pricing changes, varies by date and season, and is best checked directly at the point of booking rather than taken from a general guide.

a combined express train and park ticket that pairs RER-style transport with entry is one way to cover both pieces in a single booking, useful if you’d rather not think about the transit leg separately. For visitors wanting the ticket without transport bundled in, a full-day park entrance ticket covers admission only, leaving you to book the RER A yourself. And for travellers combining the park with a broader look at Paris landmarks over several days, a multi-day tour that pairs Disneyland Paris with Eiffel Tower transfers bundles the two into one itinerary.

Planning the day if you’re not staying on site

Most visitors basing themselves in Paris rather than at a Disneyland Paris hotel are doing this as a return day trip — out in the morning, back in the evening. Because of the distance and the train journey involved, this realistically fills a full day rather than a half day. It’s not the kind of outing you tack onto the end of a morning at the Louvre or a wander through Montmartre; treat it as its own day.

A few practical points worth building into the plan:

• Start early. The earlier you’re on the RER A, the more of the park’s operating day you get once you arrive, and the less crowded the early trains tend to be.
• Book park entry ahead of time. Advance booking secures your visit and avoids queuing at the gate on arrival, which matters more during busy periods and school holidays.
• Don’t schedule anything else that day. Between the outbound journey, the park itself, and the return trip, a Disneyland Paris day doesn’t leave room for another Paris activity on the same day.
• Check the return train times before you commit to a closing-time schedule. RER A services run regularly, but knowing your return option in advance avoids a rushed exit.

If a single day feels tight — particularly with young children, or if you want to see both Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park without racing between them — an overnight stay near the park is worth weighing against a same-day return. That’s a separate decision from the ticket and transfer question covered here, but it’s worth having in mind before you book.

Disneyland Park or Walt Disney Studios Park — or both

Disneyland Paris is made up of two separate gated parks: Disneyland Park, the larger and more classically Disney of the two, and Walt Disney Studios Park next door. A standard full-day entrance ticket typically covers one park per day, so it’s worth deciding in advance which one is the priority if you’re only there for a single day, rather than working it out at the gate.

For a first visit on a tight single-day schedule, most visitors focus on Disneyland Park, since it holds the bulk of the headline rides and the classic Disney Castle at its centre. Walt Disney Studios Park suits a second day, or a itinerary less pressed for time. If both parks matter to you, weigh a two-day visit against the same-day-return plan discussed above — the RER A journey is the same either way, but splitting it across two days changes how rushed each individual day feels. Our guide on how many days you need at Disneyland Paris walks through that trade-off in more detail, and is Disneyland Paris worth it is worth a look if you’re still deciding whether to include it at all.

How this compares to other Île-de-France day trips

Disneyland Paris sits in the same category as Versailles and Giverny as an outing that takes visitors outside the city for the day — but the profile of the trip is different. Versailles and Giverny are largely self-contained sightseeing days built around a single site. A Disneyland Paris day is built around a theme park visit, with the RER A journey as a fixed cost of time at both ends, and, for most visitors, no other stop added on.

If you’re choosing between day trips and trying to work out what fits your remaining time in Paris, it helps to think in terms of what each one asks of the day rather than just the distance on a map. A half day trip to Giverny can be paired with other plans; a Disneyland Paris visit generally can’t.

Honest notes before you go

A few things worth knowing rather than discovering on the day:

• Disneyland Paris is genuinely outside Paris — don’t expect it to feel like an extension of the city’s sightseeing circuit.
• No ticket price, transfer price, or park hours are given in this guide; check current details directly when you book, since these change.
• The RER A journey and the return trip are part of the day, not a minor add-on — factor that into how much you plan for the rest of your stay.
• Advance booking of park entry is worth doing regardless of which ticket type you choose, since it removes uncertainty about getting in on the day.

For families weighing whether the trip suits younger children, or comparing it against other family-friendly options in the region, see our dedicated guide to visiting Disneyland Paris with kids and the broader Disneyland Paris guide. If you’re still deciding how to fit this into a longer Paris stay, family day trips from Paris and best day trips from Paris put it alongside the other options.

Disneyland Paris tickets and transfers: frequently asked questions

Is Disneyland Paris in Paris?

No. It’s located at Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy, about 30-35 km east of central Paris, well outside the city itself.

What’s the best way to get from Paris to Disneyland Paris?

RER A is the direct option, with a station right at the park entrance. TGV high-speed trains also serve Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy from other French cities, and some tour products include coach transfers from central Paris.

Should I book a ticket with transfers included, or arrange transport separately?

A ticket-plus-transfer product removes the need to plan the RER journey yourself, which suits visitors uneasy about navigating transit with kids or luggage. A standalone park ticket paired with RER A is cheaper in effort if you’re comfortable with public transport.

Can you visit Disneyland Paris as a day trip from Paris?

Yes, and most visitors do exactly that. Because of the journey out and back, it takes up a full day rather than a half day, so plan around one day dedicated to the park rather than combining it with other sightseeing.

Do you need to book Disneyland Paris tickets in advance?

Booking ahead is strongly advisable, particularly for busy periods and school holidays, since it secures park entry and avoids queuing at the gate.

Is Disneyland Paris worth it if you’re only in Paris for a few days?

That depends on how much of your trip you want to give to a single day outside the city. If Disneyland Paris is a priority, build a full day around it rather than squeezing it between other Paris sightseeing.

How many days do you need at Disneyland Paris?

Many visitors cover the highlights of Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park in a single full day, though a second day allows a slower pace across both parks.