Disneyland Paris sits about 40 km east of the city, and getting there is straightforward — but "straightforward" looks different depending on whether you're traveling with two suitcases or two tired kids and six.
RER A vs Shuttle vs Private Van
The RER A train is the cheapest option, roughly 45 minutes from central Paris directly to the park's own station. Shared shuttles cost more but pick up from hotels. A private van sits between the two in price and above both in comfort: door-to-door, no platform changes, and one vehicle for the whole family or group.
Traveling with Kids and Luggage
The RER A is a normal commuter train — no dedicated luggage space, and it can get crowded, especially heading back into Paris in the early evening when park-goers and commuters overlap. A private van avoids that entirely, which matters more at the end of a long park day than at the start of it.
Round-Trip or One-Way
Many families book a one-way van in the morning and arrange the return separately, but booking both directions with the same driver means less to think about — especially useful if you're flying out shortly after your park day and need a reliable pickup time.
In Short
The RER A is fine for a light traveler in good weather. For families, groups, or anyone connecting to a flight afterward, a private van transfer removes the one part of a Disneyland Paris day that isn't supposed to be fun.