Disneyland Paris transfer with children: a family guide
Disneyland Paris is not in Paris itself, but some thirty kilometres east of the city. For a family arriving off a long flight with children, a stroller and suitcases, deciding how and when to make that journey shapes the whole first day. This guide gathers what you need to plan a Disneyland Paris transfer calmly.
Where the park is in relation to Paris and the airports
The resort is in Marne-la-Vallée, about 32 kilometres east of Paris. By road it is reached on the A4 motorway; in light traffic, allow around 40 minutes from the city, and considerably more during the morning and evening rush hours.
From Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports, the drive does not require crossing central Paris. As an order of magnitude, plan on close to an hour from either one, always depending on traffic.
Straight from the airport to the park, or Paris first
If your hotel is near the park, the most restful option is usually to go straight from the airport: a single journey, without passing through the city, and the children can sleep on the way.
If you would rather begin with Paris, the park becomes a day trip from your hotel, or the last stage of the holiday before the flight home. In that case, a transfer from the park to the airport saves returning to the city with all the luggage.
Planning the day with children
Opening hours change with the date. Check them on the official Disneyland Paris website, where you will also find information on tickets and attractions, before setting your departure time. From there, plan the journey with a margin, especially if you leave Paris during the morning rush hour.
For the return, agree on a time in advance rather than improvising at the end of the day, when the children are already tired. Bear in mind that, with Paseo Privado, a pick-up between 10 pm and 6 am carries a 20% night supplement.
- Give each child's age when booking, so the right child seat or booster can be prepared.
- Settle the return meeting point with the concierge on WhatsApp before entering the park.
One day, several days and La Vallée Village
A same-day return works well from Paris: it is two transfers, one in the morning and one in the evening. If the plan is to stay several days near the park, one arrival transfer and one departure transfer are enough, from the airport or from your Paris hotel.
La Vallée Village, the luxury outlet in Serris, describes itself as about 10 minutes from Disneyland Paris and about 40 minutes from Paris. According to its official website, it is open every day except 25 December and 1 May; confirm days and hours before you go. Paseo Privado offers it with a chauffeur at your disposal, at the hourly rate with a 4-hour minimum.
What a private Disneyland Paris transfer brings
Paseo Privado is an independent transport service, with no affiliation with The Walt Disney Company: it handles the journey only. The luxury van takes up to 7 passengers and 7 suitcases, with room for the stroller, and child seats and boosters are provided free of charge.
Chauffeurs and the concierge speak Spanish, Portuguese and English, and online booking is available from the following day.
Transfers have a fixed price per journey, taxes included, in a sedan (up to 3 passengers and 3 suitcases) or a van:
- Paris ⇄ Disneyland Paris: €140 by sedan, €170 by van.
- CDG Airport ⇄ Disneyland Paris: €130 by sedan, €160 by van.
- Orly Airport ⇄ Disneyland Paris: €150 by sedan, €185 by van.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Paris to Disneyland Paris?
In light traffic, around 40 minutes on the A4 motorway. At rush hour the journey can be noticeably longer, so it is worth leaving with a margin.
Is it worth going straight from the airport to the park?
Yes, if your hotel is near the park: you avoid passing through Paris with children and luggage. The private transfer costs €130 by sedan or €160 by van from CDG, and €150 or €185 from Orly. If the flight is delayed, waiting is free for up to 2 hours; after that it is charged at the vehicle's hourly rate.
Is there an extra charge for child seats?
No. Child seats and boosters are provided free of charge. Give each child's age when booking.
Can Disneyland Paris be combined with La Vallée Village?
Yes. The outlet is in Serris, about 10 minutes from the park according to its official website. Paseo Privado offers it with a chauffeur at your disposal for a minimum of 4 hours, at €80 per hour by sedan or €120 per hour by van.
