Gare Saint-Lazare is one of the busiest railway termini in Paris, handling trains from Normandy and a flood of daily commuters from the western suburbs. If you arrive there and your next stop is Disneyland Paris, the good news is that the resort is well within reach for the day or the start of a longer stay. The catch is that no rail line runs directly from Saint-Lazare to the parks, so you either change onto the RER A or take a private car.
This guide explains the public-transport route from Saint-Lazare, the realistic journey time, and how a fixed-price private transfer compares for families and anyone carrying luggage. The aim is to get you from the station to your hotel with the least fuss.
The public transport route
Because the RER A does not stop at Saint-Lazare itself, the usual approach is a short hop on the Metro or a quick connection to a station on the RER A line, such as Auber, which sits very close to Saint-Lazare, or Chatelet-Les Halles. From there the RER A runs direct to Marne-la-Vallee/Chessy at the resort in about 40 to 45 minutes. With the connection at the start, the full journey usually comes to around an hour.
How long the journey really takes
On paper the RER leg is quick, but the change from Saint-Lazare, the walk to the platform and any wait for the right train add up. Plan for roughly an hour door to door by public transport, more at peak times when the RER A is crowded. By private car the drive is about 45 to 55 minutes depending on traffic, with no changes, no platform stairs and no shuffling cases through a busy concourse.
A fixed-price private transfer
From any central Paris address, including the area around Gare Saint-Lazare, our private transfer to Disneyland Paris has a fixed fare from 90 euros. The price is agreed before you travel, with no meter and no surge, so slow traffic never changes what you pay. Your driver collects you at an agreed point by the station and takes you straight to the resort. For the wider service, see our Paris to Disney transfer page.
Book your Saint-Lazare transfer
Skip the RER change and travel straight from the station to the park gates. Fixed fare from 90 euros, free child seats, and an English-speaking driver. No meter, no surge.
RER versus private car from Saint-Lazare
The RER is the budget option and works well if you are travelling light and not in a hurry. The downsides are the change from Saint-Lazare, the limited luggage space and the crowds at peak times. A private car removes all of that for a fixed fare: one vehicle, one journey, no transfers. For families with pushchairs and cases, or for an early park-opening start, that simplicity is usually worth the difference.
Tips for a smooth transfer
If you choose the RER, validate a ticket that covers the full zone out to the resort and keep it for the gates at the other end. If you choose a private car, book ahead and share your party size so the right vehicle and child seats are ready. Larger groups should ask about a minivan to stay together. For families weighing all the routes into the resort, our Disneyland Paris transfer page sets out every option in one place.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Gare Saint-Lazare to Disneyland Paris by public transport?
There is no direct line, so the usual route is a short Metro or RER hop to a station on the RER A, then RER A direct to Marne-la-Vallee/Chessy. Allow around an hour with the change.
How long does the journey take from Gare Saint-Lazare?
By public transport allow roughly one hour once you factor in the change onto the RER A. By private car the drive is about 45 to 55 minutes depending on traffic, with no changes.
How much is a taxi from Gare Saint-Lazare to Disneyland Paris?
Our fixed private fare from a central Paris address, including Gare Saint-Lazare, starts at 90 euros, set before you travel with no meter and no surge.
Is it easier to take the RER or a private car from Saint-Lazare?
The RER is cheaper but involves a change and little luggage space. A private car is door to door from the station forecourt to your hotel, which suits families and early starts.
Can the driver collect me directly at Gare Saint-Lazare?
Yes. Your driver meets you at an agreed point near the station and takes you straight to Disneyland Paris. Free child seats are provided and there is room for luggage.
