RER to Disneyland Paris: the RER A Explained (and the Faster Alternative)

The RER to Disneyland Paris is the cheapest way to reach the parks from the city, and on a quiet day it is fast and simple. But the line has quirks: not every train goes to the resort, the airports need a change and a different ticket, and luggage, strollers and rush-hour crowds can take the shine off the journey. This guide covers everything you need to ride it confidently, step by step, and explains when a private taxi is the smarter choice.

Which RER goes to Disneyland Paris?

Disneyland Paris is served by RER Line A, the busiest of the five Paris regional express lines. The line runs west to east under central Paris and splits into branches at each end. The eastern branch you want, often called the A4 branch, ends at Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy, the Disneyland Paris station. Step off the train, go up the escalators and the entrances to Disneyland Park, Disney Adventure World and Disney Village are just a few minutes' walk away.

The other eastern branch goes to Boissy-Saint-Léger, and some trains on the Chessy branch terminate earlier. So the rule is simple: only board a train showing Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy on the platform screen and on the front of the train.

Where to board the RER A in Paris

Any station on the central section of RER A works. The most useful for visitors are:

• Charles de Gaulle–Étoile: for hotels near the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Élysées.
• Auber: near Opéra and the Grands Boulevards, connected underground to Saint-Lazare area metro lines.
• Châtelet–Les Halles: the main interchange in the city centre, and where RER B from CDG connects.
• Gare de Lyon: for TGV arrivals from the south and Metro line 14 from Orly.
• Nation: the last big interchange in eastern Paris before the line heads out to the suburbs.

From Châtelet–Les Halles, Gare de Lyon or Nation a direct train takes about 40-45 minutes to Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy. Add a few minutes from Charles de Gaulle–Étoile or Auber.

RER to Disneyland Paris from CDG and Orly airports

From Charles de Gaulle (CDG): take RER B from the airport station towards central Paris, change at Châtelet–Les Halles and take RER A eastbound to Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy. With the change and waiting time, plan for roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes. The alternative by rail is the TGV from the CDG Terminal 2 station direct to Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy in about 10-12 minutes, but there are only a limited number of trains per day and you need a separate SNCF ticket. Our CDG to Disneyland Paris guide compares every option.

From Orly: the easiest route is Metro line 14, which now runs from Orly airport to central Paris, to Gare de Lyon, then RER A eastbound. Alternatively, take Orlyval to Antony and RER B to Châtelet–Les Halles, then change to RER A. Either way, expect at least one change and well over an hour door to door.

From Beauvais: there is no rail link. You first need a coach to Paris and then the metro and RER, which makes it a long trip with bags.

RER A frequency and opening hours

During the day, trains to Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy run frequently, typically every few minutes to every quarter of an hour depending on the time of day, with fewer trains late in the evening and early in the morning. Service starts early in the morning and finishes around midnight to 1am, but the exact last train varies, and planned engineering works sometimes close sections of RER A at weekends or during the summer. Check the Île-de-France Mobilités or RATP app on the day, especially if you plan to stay for the fireworks.

RER to Disneyland Paris tickets in 2026

Since the 2025 Paris region fare reform, a single Metro-Train-RER ticket covers any journey by metro, RER or suburban train within Île-de-France, except to and from the airports. According to Île-de-France Mobilités, it costs €2.55 full fare and €1.30 reduced fare in 2026, and covers the whole trip from central Paris to Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy, including changes, as long as you do not exit the network. Reduced fares apply to children aged 4 to 9; under-4s travel free.

Starting from CDG or Orly airport, you need the Paris Region-Airports ticket instead: €14 full fare and €7 reduced fare in 2026, valid for two hours of connected travel on metro, RER and train, including to Disneyland Paris.

Tickets are increasingly digital: load them onto a Navigo Easy card from station machines or ticket offices, or buy them on a smartphone through the Île-de-France Mobilités app. A Metro-Train-RER ticket and a Paris Region-Airports ticket cannot be loaded on the same Navigo Easy card at the same time. Keep your ticket until the end of the trip: you need it to pass the exit gates at Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy. Fares change, so check the official Île-de-France Mobilités site before you travel.

Step by step: taking the RER to Disneyland Paris

1. Buy the right ticket: Metro-Train-RER from Paris, or Paris Region-Airports from CDG or Orly.
2. Follow the signs for RER A and the platform for trains heading east, direction Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy (and Boissy-Saint-Léger).
3. Check the platform screen: wait for a train whose destination is Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy.
4. Ride to the end of the line. The stops after Nation include Val de Fontenay, Noisy-le-Grand, Torcy and Val d'Europe.
5. At Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy, scan your ticket at the exit gates and follow the signs to the parks, Disney Village or the hotel shuttle bus stops.

Luggage and stroller tips

• Avoid rush hour. Weekday commuter peaks, roughly early morning and early evening, are the worst time to board with bags or a buggy.
• Pick your interchange. Changing at Châtelet–Les Halles means long corridors; Gare de Lyon is often easier from Metro 14.
• Use the lifts where they exist. Not every exit has one, so allow extra time with suitcases and strollers.
• Fold the stroller on busy trains and keep bags in front of you; pickpocketing happens on crowded lines.
• Hotel luggage: some Disney hotels offer luggage services; check with your hotel before arrival.

When a private taxi makes more sense than the RER

On a clear run from central Paris, the RER and a car take a similar time, but the experiences are very different. A private taxi is genuinely door to door: no platforms, no changes, no crowding, and your driver handles the luggage. It makes the most sense when:

• you are three or more travelling together, because the fare is per vehicle, not per person;
• you are arriving at CDG, Orly or Beauvais, where the train means a change and a different ticket;
• you have young children, car seats, a stroller or several suitcases;
• you travel early in the morning or late at night, when trains are less frequent.

A pre-booked Disneyland Paris transfer covers hotels, stations and airports alike, with free child seats on request and a fixed fare shown in the live booking tool before you confirm. A night supplement applies between 22:00 and 06:00 and is included in the total shown. For airport arrivals, see our Disneyland Paris airport transfer page; from the city, see our Paris Disney transfer. Larger parties can share a van with our group transfer service.

RER or taxi: the bottom line

If you are travelling light, on a budget and happy to navigate the platforms, the RER to Disneyland Paris is hard to beat on price. If comfort, predictability and a single relaxed leg matter more, especially with a family or group, a private taxi to Disneyland is the better pick. Planning a bigger trip? Our Disneyland Paris vs Disney World comparison can help.

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