How to Get from Paris to Disneyland: all options

To travel from Paris to Disneyland you will find several transport options, some more convenient than others depending on your particular situation: Disney tours, private transfer, public transport, taxi and you can even buy your ticket to Disneyland with express bus service. We explore it all here!

Disneyland is located at a distance of approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Paris. And precisely because of its proximity, it is one of the favourite excursions for Parisians and locals alike.

The easiest way to do this adventure is to book a private transfer from Paris to Disneyland. This way, you will avoid all the hassles associated with planning and logistics.

It is a very convenient option that includes the pick-up service from the hotel or airport. In addition, the vehicle will be fully equipped and you will have a professional driver at your disposal. However, it does not include tickets to Disneyland Paris.

• Price: from 50 €.
• Recommended if... you don't want to worry about logistics.

Another option is to buy your ticket to Disneyland with express bus service. It is highly recommended for those who travel to Paris with children because they can meet other fellow adventurers. Among the facilities included is that you will have your ticket to the amusement park with direct access and without queues.

In general terms, buses are comfortable, spacious and well equipped. They run daily from the capital to Disneyland and it is easy to find several alternative companies. They usually offer several meeting points in Paris.

• Price: you can find this excursion from 114 € including entrance to Disneyland.
• Recommended if... You are enjoying a fun holiday in Paris, you are looking for a one or two day trip to Disneyland and you don't want to organise too many details but just sit back and enjoy the adventure.

My second favourite option among the transport alternatives to go to Disneyland Paris is to take the RER A urban train. Paris urban transport is one of the best in the world so you can be sure of a punctual and smooth journey.

For accurate timetable information you can visit the official website. The last train back to Paris from Disneyland leaves around midnight, so if you go in summer, when Disneyland is open extended until 1am, you may miss your ride.

City trains run throughout the day at approximately 15-minute intervals. From central Paris you can take the RER A at five different stations:

• Charles de Gaulle Etoile: located at the Arc de Triomphe.
• Auber: located near the Galeries Lafayette.
• Chatelet Les Halles: in the 1st arrondissement of Paris.
• Gare de Lyon: described as the largest train station in Paris and located in the 12th arrondissement.
• Nation metro station: located opposite Place Nation in the 11th arrondissement,

The trip back to Paris is usually a lot of fun. As a popular and inexpensive method of transport, it is full of tourists and locals displaying their colourful Mickey Mouse ears and the atmosphere is very friendly.

• Price: A one-way ticket from central Paris to Disneyland costs at least 7.60 €.
• Duration: The RER A train travels at high speed, but the journey including stops usually takes between 40 and 45 minutes.
• Recommended if... you are looking for the cheapest option. Also if you are travelling to Disneyland for several days, 4 or 5, and are looking for an alternative that allows you to save on your budget.

To get to Disneyland by car from Paris, take the A4 motorway and then exit 14, Disney Parks and Bailly-Romainvilliers. Although it requires more organisation, renting a car or using your own vehicle to go to Disneyland is a possible alternative and one that hundreds of people use frequently.

If you're going to Paris with your own car, you're already halfway there, but if you're interested in renting some form of transport, the Parisian capital offers hundreds of alternatives, most of which you can quote and book completely online. Here are just a few of the alternatives:

• AVIS.
• EuropCar.
• SIXT.

The biggest drawback is the additional costs you'll need to factor into your budget, such as fuel and parking fees at Disneyland, which are around €25 for motorbikes, €30 for small cars and €45 for caravans. However, if you have the Magic Pass, it's free. I don't recommend it if you go to the park several days in a row, as it won't be economical.

• Price: from €10 per day, however, this price will increase depending on the type of vehicle you choose and the rental company. Also consider park and fuel costs.
• Journeytime: this is the quickest option you can find. It will only take you about 30 minutes to get to the resort from the centre of Paris by car.
• Recommended if... You want total flexibility to arrive and leave at the time of your choice. It's also an alternative if you want to stay at Disney Village after the parks close.

If you want to travel to Disneyland by comfortable and safe transport, but you don't want to drive and plan a route, nor do you want to share transport with other people, a taxi is an option. In the French capital it is very easy to find taxi companies that offer first class service, with very friendly staff and drivers able to communicate with you efficiently in English.

Here is an indicative list of Parisian taxi companies:

• ÜBER.
• Taxi G7.
• Alpha Taxis.
• Taxis-Paris.

The main advantage of this option is that you can ask to be picked up directly from your hotel and schedule a second return trip when you return. The companies have a virtual platform which allows you to request the service comfortably. However, from my perspective, the biggest drawback is the budget. Additionally, don't forget that companies like UBER work perfectly well.

• Price: although it will depend a lot on the company you hire, you will pay an average of €100 per trip.
• Journeytime: as it's a non-stop car journey, you'll be able to make the trip in just 30 minutes.
• Recommended if... you can't or don't want to drive in Paris or don't want to share transport with other people.

Below is a table showing the different options available to get from Paris to Disneyland. And I also recommend you to check the following article about Disneyland attractions and places to eat at Disney land so you can do your homework and make the most of it.