Marne-la-Vallee Chessy is the railway gateway to Disneyland Paris, sitting almost on the doorstep of the resort. It is unusual among major attractions in having both a high-speed TGV station and an RER suburban line under the same roof, which means visitors can arrive directly from cities across France and Europe or from central Paris in well under an hour. For many guests, this is the first point at which the holiday truly begins.
This guide explains how the station is laid out on arrival, how close it really is to the parks and hotels, and when a private transfer makes sense from here. While the station is famously convenient for the gates themselves, not every visitor is staying within walking distance, and that is where a door-to-door car turns a good arrival into a perfect one.
Where the station sits
The station is built right beside the resort, with the park entrances and Disney Village only a few minutes on foot from the exit. Step off the platform, follow the clear signage, and you emerge close to the heart of the action. This proximity is one of the reasons rail travel is so popular for Disneyland Paris: there is no lengthy onward shuttle to reach the parks if you are heading straight in.
TGV and RER under one roof
Two networks meet here. The TGV brings travellers at high speed from places like Lyon, Lille, Bordeaux and beyond, sometimes without changing in Paris at all. The RER A line connects to central Paris stations such as Chatelet-Les Halles and Gare de Lyon in roughly forty to forty-five minutes. Knowing which you are arriving on helps you find your bearings, though both deposit you at the same convenient spot beside the resort.
When to book a transfer from the station
If your hotel is one of the resort properties at the gates, you may simply walk. But plenty of visitors stay at partner hotels a little further out, or arrive with several cases, a buggy and young children. In those cases a private transfer waiting at the station is the easy answer, carrying you straight to the hotel entrance for a fixed fare rather than wrestling luggage onto a shuttle or working out the last connection.
Step off the train into a waiting car
Book a fixed-price transfer from Marne-la-Vallee Chessy to your hotel door, with free child seats and a spacious minivan — no meter, no surge, no last connection to puzzle out.
Arriving with luggage and family
Trains are comfortable but storage space is limited, so families often reach the station laden with bags. Rather than navigate the final stretch on foot or by shuttle, you can have a driver meet you with a name board and load everything into a minivan seating up to seven or eight. Free child seats fitted in advance mean even the youngest travellers are looked after from the platform to the hotel.
Connecting to the airports later
The station is just as useful at the end of your stay, but if you are flying home a private transfer from your hotel direct to the airport is usually simpler than changing trains. We track your departure and build in a buffer for check-in. Compare the fixed fares on our airport transfer page, or read the wider Disney Paris taxi overview to see how station, airport and city pick-ups all work to a single price.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Marne-la-Vallee Chessy station from Disneyland Paris?
The station sits right beside the resort, only a few minutes on foot from the park gates and Disney Village. It is the closest mainline station to the parks.
Do TGV and RER trains both stop at Marne-la-Vallee Chessy?
Yes. The station serves both the high-speed TGV network and the RER A line into central Paris, making it a key arrival point for visitors.
Can a private transfer pick me up at the station?
Yes. We collect from Marne-la-Vallee Chessy and take you door to door to your hotel, ideal if your accommodation is further out or you have heavy luggage.
How do I get from the station to a hotel away from the parks?
For partner hotels or accommodation a little further out, a private transfer is simplest, dropping you straight at the entrance for a fixed fare with no meter.
Is the station a good arrival point with children?
It is one of the easiest, as the platforms are close to the parks. With young children and luggage, a private car at the station removes the final stretch.
