This is the question that all travelers ask themselves: is it better to take the RER A or a taxi to reach Disneyland Paris? The answer depends on your situation — here's a comprehensive comparison to help you choose.
The RER A: economical but restrictive
The RER A directly connects Paris (Châtelet-Les Halles, Nation, Charles de Gaulle-Étoile) to Marne-la-Vallée/Chessy in around 40 minutes. The ticket costs €5.80 per person from Paris intramural. This is clearly the cheapest option for a single traveler without luggage.
But the RER A presents significant constraints: crowded trains during school periods and on weekends, stairs to negotiate with strollers and suitcases, frequent stops, not always air conditioning, risk of delay or strike. And if you arrive from CDG or Orly, you must first take RER B or Orlyval, then change.
Taxi: direct, comfortable, door to door
Our taxi picks you up from your home, hotel or airport and drops you off directly at the entrance to your Disney hotel or park. No suitcases on the stairs, no connections, no crowds. The 7-seater Mercedes V-Class with free child seats offers real travel comfort, especially after a long international flight.
Price comparison for a family of 4
RER A from Paris: €5.80 × 4 = 23,20 € one way. Taxi from central Paris: 104 €. The difference is €80, but you have to add the time (connections, waiting), the energy spent and the stress — especially with tired children and suitcases.
Our recommendation
Solo traveler without luggage → RER A. Family with children, luggage or arriving from an airport → taxi. The taxi is also preferable at night, early in the morning, or during SNCF strike periods.