CDG to Disneyland Paris: Route, Price and Options
Landing at Charles de Gaulle with kids eager to get to the park, or heading back from Disneyland Paris just before a flight, raises the same question: how to cover the roughly 40 km between the two without a long, complicated connection. Here's an honest comparison of the ways to make that trip.
How far is CDG from Disneyland Paris?
Disneyland Paris is in Marne-la-Vallée, about 40 km southeast of CDG airport. Expect 45 minutes to an hour by road outside peak hours, a bit longer if traffic is heavy on the A104 or A4. There's no direct public transport link, every public transport option involves at least one change.
RER B then RER A, the cheapest option
From CDG, the RER B train first reaches central Paris, where you then need to change onto the RER A toward Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy, the park's station. Allow about 1 hour 30 to 1 hour 45 in total, with luggage to carry up several flights of stairs and two line changes. It's the least expensive option, but it takes real effort with young children or after a red-eye flight.
The Magical Shuttle bus
A dedicated shuttle service links CDG's terminals directly to Disneyland Paris, bypassing central Paris. It's simpler than stringing together two RER lines, but it runs on fixed schedules, the wait at the terminal can be long, and the bus often stops at a second hotel before yours, adding to the journey.
Taxi or ride-hailing app
Unlike the CDG-Paris route, no official flat fare applies to this trip out to Seine-et-Marne: the fare runs on the meter or the app's estimate, and can vary with traffic and time of day. A ride booked at the last minute is also subject to surge pricing, especially in the evenings and on public holidays when demand around the park spikes.
The private transfer: fixed price, door to door
A private transfer booked in advance goes straight from the airport to the park entrance or your Disney hotel, no connections, no intermediate stops. At Glide Paris, the price is fixed at booking, your flight is tracked in real time, and the driver waits in the arrivals hall with a sign bearing your name. One or more child seats are available on request, handy for families.
On board the Tesla Model Y, the silent, fully electric cabin lets kids doze off during the ride, a real plus after a flight or before a full day at the park. On the way back, the driver can also time the pickup around your schedule (end of a parade, fireworks, and so on), at no extra cost.
Which option fits which kind of traveller
- Tight budget, travelling without kids: the RER B + RER A combo stays the cheapest, provided you're fine with line changes and stairs with luggage.
- Family with young children: a private transfer skips the line changes and the long shuttle waits, with a child seat on request.
- Late arrival or delayed flight: a private transfer absorbs the delay at no extra cost, unlike a shuttle running on a fixed schedule.
- Heading back at the end of a park day: the driver can adjust the pickup time around the fireworks or a show's end.
Book your private CDG ⇄ Disneyland Paris transfer in a Tesla Model Y: fixed price, dedicated driver, and flight tracking included.
Heading to central Paris instead of the park? Compare every option in our guide to getting from CDG to Paris.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the drive from CDG to Disneyland Paris take?
Generally 45 minutes to an hour by car, and about 1 hour 30 to 1 hour 45 by public transport with a change between the RER B and RER A lines.
Is there a flat taxi fare like the one between CDG and Paris?
No, this route isn't covered by the official flat fare that applies between CDG and central Paris: a taxi or ride-hailing fare varies with traffic and time of day, unlike the fixed price of a private transfer booked in advance.
Can I request a child seat for the transfer?
Yes, one or more child seats are available on request when you book the private transfer.