The Best Way to Get to Disneyland Paris

1. Where Exactly Is Disneyland Paris?

Despite the name, Disneyland Paris is not in the city itself but about 30 kilometers east, in Marne-la-Vallée. The resort includes Disneyland Park, the second park – renamed Disney Adventure World on March 29, 2026, formerly Walt Disney Studios Park – plus the Disney Hotels and Disney Village.
The key to a smooth arrival is Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy station. It sits right between the two park entrances and Disney Village, just a few minutes’ walk from the gates. The Disney Hotels are within walking distance or reachable by free hotel shuttle bus. If you can travel all the way to Chessy, you have the easiest arrival possible.

2. By Train: Our Top Pick

For most travelers from Germany, rail is the most relaxed choice. No traffic jams, no tolls, no parking fees – and you arrive right at the resort. There are three main routes.

Route A: Via Strasbourg, Straight to Chessy
For travelers from Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, the Palatinate or the Frankfurt region, Strasbourg is the ideal connection point. TGV trains run from there directly to Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy without passing through central Paris. Take a regional or long-distance train to Strasbourg, change once, and step off right in front of the parks. Entering Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy as your destination when booking usually brings up these connections automatically.

Route B: Via Brussels, Straight to Chessy
From western and northern Germany – Cologne, Düsseldorf or the Ruhr – the smartest route often runs through Brussels. Take an ICE or Eurostar to Brussels-Midi, then a direct TGV to Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy. Again: one change, no trip across Paris.

Route C: Via Paris and the RER A
The classic route takes an ICE or TGV into Paris Est or Paris Nord – for example from Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Karlsruhe, Mannheim, Saarbrücken or Cologne. From there, use the Métro to reach RER line A, whose eastern terminus is Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy right at the resort. From central stops such as Châtelet-Les Halles or Nation, the ride takes about 35 to 45 minutes. Watch the platform displays carefully: the RER A splits along the way, and not every train goes to Chessy.

Thanks to the Paris region’s fare reform, a single standard ticket now covers Métro, RER and trains across the whole region, so the ride to Disneyland no longer requires a pricey special fare. This route is perfect if you want to spend a few days in Paris anyway, though changing trains in the Métro with big suitcases or small children can be tiring.

Rail Travel Tips
TGV and ICE tickets to France usually go on sale a few months ahead, and early bookings are significantly cheaper. Compare prices on Deutsche Bahn and SNCF Connect, as the same journey is not always priced the same everywhere. Within France, the budget TGV service OUIGO also serves Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy, but with stricter luggage rules. If you book separate tickets, leave plenty of time to connect.

Send Your Luggage Ahead
Arriving at Chessy by train? Use the Disney Express service: drop your bags at the station and they will be delivered straight to your Disney Hotel or a participating partner hotel, so you can head into the parks right away. There is also luggage storage near the park entrances.

3. By Car: Flexible, but Budget for Extras

Driving gives you the most flexibility, especially for families with lots of luggage or anyone combining Disneyland with other stops. From southwestern Germany and Saarland, the most direct route is the French A4 via Metz and Reims; from the Rhineland and northern Germany, you will usually drive through Belgium. Depending on where you start, plan on four and a half to seven hours behind the wheel.

Tolls, Clean Air Stickers and Parking
Most French motorways are toll roads. You can pay by credit card at toll plazas, but an electronic toll tag makes things much easier. Factor tolls for both directions firmly into your budget. If you also plan to drive into central Paris, look into France’s Crit’Air clean air sticker, as low-emission zone rules may apply in the Paris area. Order it well in advance and only through the official website.
The resort has large paid car parks for day visitors. Disney Hotel guests usually park at their hotel, sometimes for a fee as well, so check your hotel’s terms in advance. If you are staying at a partner hotel in the surrounding area, find out whether it offers a shuttle to the parks.

Planning the Drive
Avoid Paris rush hour where possible, as well as the weekends when French school holidays begin – motorways get very busy. A break halfway, for example around Metz or Reims, makes the journey far more pleasant, especially with kids.

4. By Plane: Only Worth It for Longer Distances

From northern and eastern Germany – Hamburg, Berlin or Dresden, for example – flying to Paris can be the fastest option. But once you add the trip to the airport, security, waiting time and the onward transfer, flying rarely beats the train from southern or western Germany.

Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG): The Best Choice
CDG is by far the most convenient airport for Disneyland Paris. Terminal 2 has its own TGV station, with trains reaching Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy in around ten minutes. Alternatively, the Magical Shuttle – the official coach service – runs from the terminals to the Disney Hotels and selected partner hotels. Choose the TGV to save time, or the shuttle to be dropped at your hotel door. RER B with a change to RER A is the cheapest option but also the most cumbersome.

Paris-Orly (ORY)
The Magical Shuttle also runs hourly from Orly to the Disney Hotels. By public transport, take Métro line 14 to Gare de Lyon and then the RER A to Chessy – cheap, but noticeably slower.

Paris-Beauvais: Best Avoided
Beauvais is served by low-cost airlines but lies nearly 100 kilometers north of Paris. The transfer to Disneyland is long and awkward, quickly cancelling out any savings on the flight.

5. By Long-Distance Bus: The Budget Option

Long-distance buses run from many German cities to Paris, with some services stopping close to Disneyland. It is often the cheapest way to travel, but also the slowest. It can work well for solo travelers or young groups on a tight budget; with children, the long journey is usually more hassle than it is worth.

6. Which Route Suits You?

From southern and southwestern Germany, the train via Strasbourg is hard to beat: one change, no crossing Paris and arrival right at the gates. From the west, the easiest route runs via Brussels. Families with plenty of luggage, or those combining Disneyland with other destinations, will be happy driving. From northern and eastern Germany, flying into CDG and hopping on the TGV is often the quickest solution.

Pre-Departure Checklist

• Pack your ID card or passport – German citizens only need their national ID card within the EU.
• Book train tickets early and, where possible, all the way to Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy.
• Driving? Budget for tolls and check the Crit’Air sticker if you plan to enter Paris.
• Flying? Decide in advance between the TGV and the Magical Shuttle.
• Use the Disney Express luggage service if you arrive at Chessy by train.
• Download the official Disneyland Paris app and check any park reservation requirements.

Please note: Timetables, fares and traffic rules can change. Always check the latest information from Deutsche Bahn, SNCF, airlines and Disneyland Paris before booking. Guide last updated: September 2026.