Paris- Metro to RER, and Disneyland Questions

The carnet (Metro)tickets will not work. You can buy a RER ticket from any machine. This ticket is good anywhere in Paris on the Metro and the RER. You might check to see if they sell a carnet (RER) tickets(of 10). Most larger Metro station will also sell you a combined RER/Metro/Disneyland ticket which includes round trip RER and one park admission. This option is not good for you if you want to go to both parks. But I would advise to buy your park tickets before you get to the park. The ticket booth at Disneyland Paris was the longest line that I had to deal with at Disneyland. Several places in Paris sell tickets such as The Disney Store, Tourist Office, and I think major museums. Make sure you get on the correct RER A line. Some trains split and go to a different location. You need the RER line A that goes to Marne de Vallee/Parc Disney. It is the last stop. Make sure you keep your ticket because you will need it to get out of the turnstiles when you get to Disney.

Take Metro line 8 from La Tour Maubourg to Opera. Walk through the connecting tunnels to the Auber RER station. Take the RER A to Marne la Vallee-Chessy, being sure to get on a train that is going there. (The RER A line divides just beyond the Vincennes station east of Paris.)

If you buy your entrance tickets and your transportation tickets separately, your cheapest way to travel would be to buy one-day, zone 1-5 Mobilis passes (12.50€). They will get you to Disneyland and back to Paris plus cover any other rides you take in those zones either before or after you go to the parks.

When you first enter the Metro/RER system you must insert your Mobilis pass in the turnstile. You don't need to do anything further if you exit the system at a Metro station. You will need to insert your pass again when exiting the system at a RER station. (FYI, the same is true when using single tickets within Paris.)

Thanks all!
Dean- I'll go to the Disney Store, good suggestion (one less line at Disney is always a good thing)!

Tim, Thanks for all the detail- I love it! OK if I buy the Mobilis passes (do they sell these in a carnet?), if I put our ticket in the turnstile when we first get on the Metro at Maubourg, what happens with the ticket when I get to Auber when we get ON the RER (I understand we'll have to insert when exiting at the Disney Station)? Is there another turnstile or a stamp machine we have to find at Auber? Also, as long as we get on the train in Auber that says "A4 Marne la Vallee-Chessy" is that all we need to do (is this direct to Disney), or are you saying we'll have to transfer to another train east of Paris in Vincennes (I understand that there are two RER A trains?)?

It helps me so much to have details as to what to expect, especially when trying to guide a group like mine when I don't know what I'm doing. Thanks so much!

One note Nancy - given you have two children - you should be able to get reduced fare for the 12 year old.

To enter the RER area each of you will need to go through a validation stall - it will be obvious when you get there.

In addition, here is local information for you.

http://www.ratp.info/touristes/index.php?langue=en
(Disney section on the left)

I just booked our train to Normandy and the age limit was 12-25 for "young person" (which is all three of my kids). Is that what you mean by discounts or is there something else? Thanks!

Disneyland Paris' web site has tickets you can buy as well. They were having a special if you book in advance. Not sure if its better than going to the Disney Store.

The metro station at DLRP drops you right off at their version of "Downtown" Disney. Could not be more convenient!

If you're into Pin trading, or Pin Collecting, there's usually pin traders at the end of their main street.

Nancy,

I think Jona was referring to reduced fares for children on the Metro and RER. If so, one must be under 10 to qualify for the half-price fare.

When you first enter the system at either a Metro or RER station, you insert your ticket or Mobilis pass in the turnstile. You simply hang onto your ticket/pass while making transfers underground. If you exit the system at a Metro station, you don't have to do anything with your ticket/pass. If you exit the system at a RER station, you must insert your ticket/pass in a turnstile.

Get on an A4 train at Auber. It will take you all the way to Marne la Vallee-Chessy.

Make sure you keep your tickets! You'll see them all over the ground but it is necessary to stick in the turnstile so the doors will open to let you out.
When I was 18 I rode the RER for the first time and somehow lost my ticket. I had seen lots and lots of people just crowd in behind someone else and walk out the turnstile door. So, I tried it so as not to be left behind with my group and was seen doing this by an inspector and got a fine! :) So, lesson learned, be sure to not drop the little ticket!