There's no free shuttle bus from Charles de Gaulle or Orly to Disneyland Paris. The official airport coach is the Magical Shuttle, which costs €24 per adult and €11 per child aged 3 to 11 each way, with under 3s free, and takes about an hour to the Disney hotels. On the timetable that started on 12th October 2026, the last coach leaves CDG at 6.45pm and Orly at 7.10pm, so if your UK flight lands in the evening you'll need another way to get there.
Article Summary
- What it is: The official coach from Paris CDG and Orly airports to the Disneyland Paris hotels, run by Transdev
- Price: €24 per adult and €11 per child aged 3 to 11 each way, under 3s free (about £20.17 and £9.24)
- Timetable: 21 coaches a day from CDG and 20 from Orly from 12th October 2026, with the last CDG coach at 6.45pm
- Journey time: About an hour from either airport
- Is it free? No - there's no free airport shuttle to Disneyland Paris, and transfers aren't included in Disney packages
- Payment: Book online by card or PayPal, as cash hasn't been taken on board since 19th October 2026
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Read on for the full 2026/27 timetable for every terminal and hotel, the earliest flight home the first coach works for, and real Uber prices from CDG to compare against.
What Is The Magical Shuttle At Disneyland Paris?
The Magical Shuttle is the official coach service between Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Paris Orly and Disneyland Paris. Disney doesn't run it. The coaches are operated by Transdev, a French transport company, which is why the booking website looks like a bus company's site rather than a Disney one.
You'll often see it called the "Magic Shuttle", but the official name is Magical Shuttle. It's the same service.
The coaches stop outside the main entrance of every Disney hotel except Disney Davy Crockett Ranch, and at Marne-la-Vallée Chessy Nord bus station next to Disney Village. Davy Crockett Ranch is out in the woods and you need a car to stay there anyway.
Some partner hotels have their own stops, including Villages Nature Paris, Campanile Val de France, B&B Hotel, Explorers, Dream Castle and Grand Magic. Guests at Adagio Val d'Europe, Ki Space and Staycity use Chessy Nord bus station instead. There's more on where to board further down.
If you've been to Walt Disney World, this is the nearest thing Disneyland Paris has to the much-loved Magical Express, which Mears now runs as the paid Mears Connect service. Like Mears Connect, the Magical Shuttle costs money, and Disney isn't the operator. For our own thoughts on the journey, read our Magical Shuttle review, where we used it there and back.
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Is There A Free Shuttle From Charles De Gaulle To Disneyland Paris?
No. There isn't a free shuttle from Charles de Gaulle or Orly to Disneyland Paris, and airport transfers aren't included for free in any Disneyland Paris package. That goes for a hotel and ticket booking on DisneylandParis.com and for a flight package through Disney Holidays. Getting from the airport to your hotel is something you book and pay for separately.
When people talk about a free shuttle, they usually mean Disney's hotel buses. These run between Disney Hotel Cheyenne, Disney Hotel Santa Fe, Disney Sequoia Lodge and Disney Newport Bay Club and the bus station by Disney Village, which is a few minutes' walk from the park gates. Some partner hotels, such as Explorers and B&B Hotel, have free buses for their own guests. None of these go to the airports.
If you're trying to keep the overall cost down, the Disneyland Paris pricing calendar shows which nights are cheapest for your trip.
How Much Does The Magical Shuttle Cost?
A Magical Shuttle ticket costs €24 per adult and €11 per child aged 3 to 11, for each one-way journey. Under 3s go free and anyone 12 or over pays the adult fare. It's the same price from CDG and Orly.
A return trip is two one-way tickets. The table below shows the return price for a few group sizes.
| Group | Return In Euros | Return In Pounds (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 adult | €48 | £40.34 |
| 2 adults | €96 | £80.67 |
| 2 adults and 1 child | €118 | £99.16 |
| 2 adults and 2 children | €140 | £117.65 |
| 2 adults and 3 children | €162 | £136.13 |
Children are aged 3 to 11. Pound prices use £1 = €1.19, and your card's exchange rate and any fees will change the final cost.
A family of four pays €70 each way, so €140 return, which is around £117.65.
Cash isn't accepted on board any more. That changed on 19th October 2026, and our news story on the cash change lists the airport desks where you can still pay in cash.
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Magical Shuttle Timetable From CDG And Orly To Disneyland Paris
A new Magical Shuttle timetable started on 12th October 2026, and CDG Terminal 2 has lost the most coaches. The 2E/2F stop has gone from 17 departures a day to 11, and the last one now leaves at 6.45pm, an hour earlier than before. Terminal 1 still has 10 a day, but the times have moved and the first coach now leaves at 8.40am instead of 9.55am.
| Pick-Up Point | Morning Departures | Afternoon And Evening Departures | Coaches Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDG Terminal 1 | 8.40am, 9.40am, 10.40am, 11.55am | 1.25pm, 2.25pm, 3.25pm, 4.25pm, 5.25pm, 6.25pm | 10 |
| CDG Terminal 2E/2F | 9am, 9.30am, 10am, 11am | 12.15pm, 1.45pm, 2.45pm, 3.45pm, 4.45pm, 5.45pm, 6.45pm | 11 |
| Orly 1, 2 and 3 | 9.10am, 10.10am, 11.10am | 12.10pm, 1.10pm, 2.40pm, 4.10pm, 5.10pm, 6.10pm, 7.10pm | 10 |
| Orly 4 | 9am, 10am, 11am | 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm | 10 |
Departures to Disneyland Paris from 12th October 2026, from the official Magical Shuttle timetable (edition dated 28th September 2026). Times can change, so check the Magical Shuttle website before you travel.
On the old timetable there was a coach from 2E/2F every 20 to 60 minutes. Now most of the afternoon has an hour between coaches, and there's a 90-minute gap between 12.15pm and 1.45pm. Terminal 1 has a 90-minute gap too, between 11.55am and 1.25pm, so if you land late in the morning you could be waiting a while.
If you're flying into CDG from the UK, try to land by about 5.30pm. You have to get through passport control first, and UK passport holders now go through the EU's Entry/Exit System checks, which can add to the queue. Then there are bags to collect and a 10 to 15 minute walk to the stop from the further terminals. If you land at 6.30pm, you'll need an Uber, a taxi or a private transfer. Orly's last coaches leave at 7pm and 7.10pm, 15 to 25 minutes later than the last one from CDG.
Tap the timetable below to open the full-size PDF, which includes the return times from every hotel.
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What Time Is The Last Magical Shuttle From Disneyland Paris To The Airport?
The last Magical Shuttle to CDG leaves Disneyland Hotel at 6.15pm and makes its final pick-up at Disney Newport Bay Club at 6.50pm. The last one to Orly is earlier, leaving Disneyland Hotel at 5pm and Disney Newport Bay Club at 5.35pm.
All the return coaches do the same loop. They start at Disneyland Hotel, stop at Chessy Nord bus station 5 minutes later, Disney Hotel New York - The Art of Marvel after 10 minutes, Disney Hotel Cheyenne after 15, Disney Hotel Santa Fe after 25 and Disney Sequoia Lodge after 30, and finish at Disney Newport Bay Club 35 minutes after leaving. You board in front of each hotel's main entrance.
| Pick-Up Point | First Coach To CDG | Last Coach To CDG | First Coach To Orly | Last Coach To Orly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disneyland Hotel | 6.30am | 6.15pm | 6.20am | 5pm |
| Chessy Nord bus station (platform O) | 6.35am | 6.20pm | 6.25am | 5.05pm |
| Disney Hotel New York - The Art of Marvel | 6.40am | 6.25pm | 6.30am | 5.10pm |
| Disney Hotel Cheyenne | 6.45am | 6.30pm | 6.35am | 5.15pm |
| Disney Hotel Santa Fe | 6.55am | 6.40pm | 6.45am | 5.25pm |
| Disney Sequoia Lodge | 7am | 6.45pm | 6.50am | 5.30pm |
| Disney Newport Bay Club | 7.05am | 6.50pm | 6.55am | 5.35pm |
There are 11 coaches a day from the Disney hotels to CDG and 10 to Orly. Times from the official Magical Shuttle timetable from 12th October 2026.
From Disneyland Hotel, the coaches to CDG leave at 6.30am, 8.30am, 10am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm, 4.30pm, 5.15pm and 6.15pm. The coaches to Orly leave at 6.20am, 7.45am, 9am, 10.10am, 11.10am, 12.45pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm. For other hotels, add the minutes shown in the table.
Magical Shuttle says to catch your return coach at least 3 hours 30 minutes before your flight. Put that next to the timetable and this is how it works out for flights home.
- The first coach is too late for early flights. It gets you to CDG in time for flights from 10am (10.35am if you're at Disney Newport Bay Club), and to Orly for flights from 9.50am (10.25am from Newport Bay Club).
- There are two hours between the first two coaches to CDG, at 6.30am and 8.30am from Disneyland Hotel. For an 11am flight, you'd need the 6.30am.
- Evening flights are fine. The last CDG coach works for flights from 9.45pm and the last Orly coach for flights from 8.30pm.
Each Disney hotel has a Magical Shuttle poster at the pick-up point with that hotel's times. The photo below is only to show you what the poster looks like. Check the one outside your hotel when you arrive, as it'll have the latest times.
Partner Hotel Pick-Ups To CDG
Partner hotels only have their own pick-ups to CDG on the current timetable. If you're going to Orly from a partner hotel, you board at Chessy Nord bus station, platform O.
| Pick-Up Point | Coach 1 | Coach 2 | Coach 3 | Coach 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serris Val d'Europe station (platform B) | - | - | 3.25pm | 4.25pm |
| Villages Nature Paris | 9.53am | 1.23pm | - | - |
| Campanile Val de France | 10.05am | 1.35pm | 3.35pm | 4.35pm |
| Grand Magic Hotel | 10.10am | 1.40pm | 3.40pm | 4.40pm |
| Dream Castle Hotel | 10.15am | 1.45pm | 3.45pm | 4.45pm |
| Explorers Hotel | 10.20am | 1.50pm | 3.50pm | 4.50pm |
| B&B Hotel | 10.25am | 1.55pm | 3.55pm | 4.55pm |
Adagio Val d'Europe, All Suites Val d'Europe, Ki Space and Staycity guests board at Chessy Nord bus station, platform O. Hotel Elysée Val d'Europe guests can board at Serris Val d'Europe station or Chessy Nord.
The last partner hotel coach leaves B&B Hotel at 4.55pm, which fits flights from 8.25pm if you follow the 3 hours 30 minutes advice. Villages Nature Paris only has two coaches, at 9.53am and 1.23pm, so check them against your flight time before you book.
How To Book The Magical Shuttle
You don't choose a departure time when you book. The ticket is valid for one journey on any coach while the service is running, so if your flight from Gatwick is delayed you just get the next coach, as long as you land before the last one.
- Go to the Magical Shuttle website, pick your airport and travel date, and enter the number of adults and children.
- Pay online by card or PayPal. Booking online guarantees you a seat, and Magical Shuttle puts on an extra coach if one fills up.
- Open your confirmation email and use the link in it to download your e-ticket. The email itself isn't your ticket.
- Save the QR code from the e-ticket to your phone, or print it, as the driver scans it when you get on.
- Check the timetable for your terminal and go to the stop after you've collected your bags.
You don't have to book in advance. The Magical Shuttle FAQ says you can also buy at its counter at CDG, at Visit Paris Region counters or from the driver, but you haven't been able to pay cash on board since 19th October 2026. Booking online also gets you a guaranteed seat, so we'd book before you fly.
If you're booking a hotel and ticket package on DisneylandParis.com, the Magical Shuttle comes up as an optional extra while you book. Flight packages through Disney Holidays don't have that option, so you'll need to book it separately on the Magical Shuttle website. If you're already at your hotel and haven't booked the trip back, the concierge desk at any Disney hotel can book it for you.
To change or cancel, send a request through the Magical Shuttle contact form at least 48 hours before you travel. Cancellation fees may apply. If you haven't decided who to book the rest of your trip with, our DisneyHolidays.co.uk or DisneylandParis.com guide compares the two.
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Where Is The Magical Shuttle Stop At CDG And Orly?
Orly Airport
At Orly, follow the bus signs after you've collected your bags and look for the red Magical Shuttle signs. Where you board depends on your terminal.
| Terminal | Where To Board |
|---|---|
| Orly 1 and 2 | Gate 15a, platform D6 |
| Orly 3 | Gate 22a, platform D6 |
| Orly 4 | Gate 48a, platform 3 |
Boarding points from the official Magical Shuttle timetable from 12th October 2026.
Charles De Gaulle (CDG) Airport
There's more walking at CDG. The main stop is between Terminals 2E and 2F on the arrivals level, at door 8, and Terminal 1 has a separate stop on the departures level. Flights from the UK with easyJet use Terminal 2D, British Airways uses Terminal 2C, and Air France uses 2E, 2F or 2G depending on the route.
| Arriving At | How To Reach The Magical Shuttle Stop |
|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | Take lift C near exit 6a down to level 3 (departures), go out through exit 10d and board at platform F |
| Terminal 2A | Follow signs to Terminal 2C, then to the 2E arrivals level and the corridor at door 8 |
| Terminal 2B and 2D (easyJet) | Follow signs to the 2F arrivals level and the corridor at door 8 |
| Terminal 2C (British Airways) | Follow signs to the 2E arrivals level and the corridor at door 8 |
| Terminal 2E and 2F | Arrivals level, door 8 |
| Terminal 2G | Take the airport bus to 2F, go down to the arrivals level and walk to door 8 |
| Terminal 3 | Take the CDGVAL train to Terminal 2, then follow signs to the 2F arrivals level and door 8 |
Directions from Magical Shuttle. Allow 10 to 15 minutes to walk from the further terminals, and longer with young children or a lot of luggage.
It's signposted all the way and there are moving walkways for part of it. Our Magical Shuttle review covers what the walk was like for us.
Partner Hotels And Chessy Nord Bus Station
If you're staying at a partner hotel that isn't on the direct route, your ticket will have instructions for your hotel. Some are served directly from CDG, and others connect through Marne-la-Vallée Chessy Nord bus station, where Magical Shuttle uses platform O, or Serris Val d'Europe station, platform B.
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What Is The Magical Shuttle Like On Board?
The driver scans your QR code and checks your hotel, then you put your own luggage in the hold. Each passenger can check one large bag and bring one small bag on board. Pushchairs have to be folded and go in the hold.
There are seat belts, free Wi-Fi and screens showing Disneyland Paris videos. Car seats and boosters aren't required, but you can bring your own. Wheelchair users can't travel on the standard coaches, so you'll need to contact the Magical Shuttle sales team in advance for a quote on an adapted vehicle.
The seats are standard cushioned coach seats and were comfortable enough for an hour's drive. Our Magical Shuttle review goes into the legroom and how each journey went.
How Long Does The Magical Shuttle Take?
Magical Shuttle says the journey takes about an hour from both CDG and Orly. The coach stops at each Disney hotel in turn, and on the return timetable there are 35 minutes between the first and last hotel, so where your hotel comes in the order affects how long you're on board.
Traffic around Paris also plays a part, and when we used it the trip back to the airport was the slower one. Our review has the details. If getting there quickly matters more than the cost, an Uber or taxi goes straight to your hotel, and the TGV from CDG Terminal 2 takes about 11 minutes to Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy.
Magical Shuttle Vs Uber, Taxi And Train
Going by an example Uber quote from CDG and what we've paid for private transfers, the Magical Shuttle is cheaper for one or two people and for families of up to four. Four adults, or a family of five or more, will pay about the same or less in an Uber or a private transfer.
In that example, an UberX for up to four people was €50.94 (about £42.81) and an UberXL, which takes four people with luggage, was €72.99 (about £61.34). An Uber Van for up to six with luggage was €86.97, and a taxi booked through the app was €97.52. Uber prices change with demand and time of day, so use these as a rough guide and check the app on the day.
| Option | Price Each Way | Journey Time | Drops You At | Best Suited For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magical Shuttle | €24 per adult, €11 per child aged 3 to 11 | About 1 hour | Outside your Disney hotel | Solo travellers, couples and families of up to four landing before the last coach |
| Uber | €50.94 for UberX or €72.99 for UberXL in our example | Direct, no other stops | Your hotel door | Groups of four adults and anyone landing after the last coach |
| Taxi | €97.52 in our example, booked through Uber | Direct, no other stops | Your hotel door | Anyone who wants a licensed taxi that can use the bus lanes |
| Private transfer | Around €80 per vehicle for up to six people, in our experience | Direct, no other stops | Your hotel door | Groups of four adults, families of five or more and late arrivals |
| TGV from CDG Terminal 2 | Varies by train and how early you book | About 11 minutes | Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy station, next to the parks | Guests travelling light who don't mind getting off at a station |
Uber and taxi prices are from one example quote from CDG to Disneyland Paris and will vary. Magical Shuttle prices are from the official timetable.
Comparing one-way prices, a solo adult pays €24 on the shuttle against €50.94 for an UberX, and a couple pays €48 against €50.94. Two adults and two children pay €70, which is €2.99 less than an UberXL and €10 less than a private transfer. Four adults pay €96 on the shuttle, so an UberXL at €72.99 saves them €23.01. A family of five pays €81, about the same as the €80 private transfer and less than the €86.97 Uber Van.
Uber Or Bolt
Uber and Bolt both pick up at CDG and Orly and take you straight to your hotel. Prices go up at busy times, so check the app before you commit. If you've got a lot of luggage, choose UberXL or a van, as the app lists UberXL as taking four people with luggage.
Private Transfer
A private transfer is a car or minibus you book in advance that goes straight to your hotel, priced per vehicle. Magical Shuttle sells private transfers both ways, which is handy if your flight lands after the last coach.
TGV From CDG
High-speed trains from the Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV station, inside Terminal 2, take about 11 minutes to Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy. The station is next to Disney Village and the park entrances, so you can walk to Disneyland Hotel and Disney Hotel New York - The Art of Marvel, and the other Disney hotels are on the free hotel bus. Check SNCF times and fares for your date before you count on it. There's no direct train from Orly, and you'd have to change in central Paris.
From Central Paris
The Magical Shuttle doesn't run from central Paris. From the city, RER A goes from Châtelet-Les Halles to Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy in about 40 minutes, and a single costs €5. The "Disneyland Paris Express" coach trips you'll see advertised are sold by tour operators with park tickets included, and have nothing to do with the Magical Shuttle.
Skipping The Airport Altogether
From the UK, the Eurostar from London St Pancras to Lille Europe connects with a TGV to Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy, which stops next to the park gates, so there's no airport transfer to sort out.
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Should You Book The Magical Shuttle?
If the Magical Shuttle times line up with your flights, it's a good option at a fair price. Book online and you're guaranteed a seat, and it drops you outside your Disney hotel.
The alternatives each have a catch. Uber and Bolt use surge pricing, so if you land at a busy time the fare will be higher than the example prices above. A private transfer has cost us around €80 each way for up to six people, which is more than the shuttle for most families. The TGV from CDG is fine if you're travelling light, but it's more of a bother with suitcases. You get off at Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy station and then either walk through Disney Village to your hotel or take your cases on one of the free Disney hotel buses.
If you want a guaranteed seat and a drop-off at your hotel door, book the Magical Shuttle before you fly.
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If you haven't booked the trip yet, use the Disneyland Paris pricing calendar to find the cheapest dates first, then have a look at our Disneyland Paris deals guide for the current offers.
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Magical Shuttle Disneyland Paris: Your Questions Answered
Is there a free shuttle from Charles de Gaulle to Disneyland Paris?
No. There's no free airport shuttle to Disneyland Paris from CDG or Orly. The official coach is the Magical Shuttle, which costs €24 per adult and €11 per child aged 3 to 11 each way. The free buses at Disneyland Paris only run between some Disney hotels and the bus station next to Disney Village.
How much is the Magical Shuttle from CDG to Disneyland Paris?
€24 per adult and €11 per child aged 3 to 11 for each one-way journey, with under 3s free. A family of two adults and two children pays €70 each way or €140 return, which is about £117.65.
Do you need to book the Magical Shuttle in advance?
No, but booking online guarantees you a seat. You can also buy at the Magical Shuttle counter at CDG, at Visit Paris Region counters or from the driver, though cash hasn't been accepted on board since 19th October 2026.
Do Magical Shuttle tickets have a set departure time?
No. A ticket covers one journey on any coach while the service is running, so you can get whichever coach suits your landing time.
How long does the Magical Shuttle take from Charles de Gaulle?
About an hour, according to Magical Shuttle. Traffic and where your hotel comes on the drop-off route can add to that.
What time is the last Magical Shuttle from CDG to Disneyland Paris?
From 12th October 2026, the last coach leaves CDG Terminal 2E/2F at 6.45pm and CDG Terminal 1 at 6.25pm. From Orly, the last coaches leave Orly 4 at 7pm and Orly 1, 2 and 3 at 7.10pm.
What time is the last Magical Shuttle from Disneyland Paris to the airport?
The last coach to CDG leaves Disneyland Hotel at 6.15pm and Disney Newport Bay Club at 6.50pm. The last coach to Orly leaves Disneyland Hotel at 5pm and Disney Newport Bay Club at 5.35pm. Magical Shuttle recommends catching your coach at least 3 hours 30 minutes before your flight.
Is there a Magical Express at Disneyland Paris?
No. Magical Express was the old free airport coach at Walt Disney World in Florida. The Disneyland Paris equivalent is the Magical Shuttle, which you pay for.
Does the Magical Shuttle go to Disney Davy Crockett Ranch?
No. Every Disney hotel is served except Disney Davy Crockett Ranch, so you'll need your own transport there.
Is the Magical Shuttle legit?
Yes. It's the official airport coach for Disneyland Paris, run by Transdev, and you can add it to a hotel and ticket booking on DisneylandParis.com.
