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September 7, 2026
The stroller is still folded, one of the children has to use the toilet, and the suitcase you packed with snacks is at the bottom of the pile. Here you are at Beauvais Airport. If you're arranging a transfer from Beauvais Airport with children, you'll find that more planning is required than the fact that "Paris" appears on your booking implies: the airport is outside the city, and getting to many hotels or railway stations involves a second journey after the airport shuttle.
The guide includes information about Disneyland Paris, central Paris, eight major stations and airports, and offers the most affordable and practical options for families. The term "cheapest" is based on travelling with children and luggage, not on someone rushing through a station alone. Check your arrival time and any subsequent connection before choosing a public transport route.
| Transfer Option | Is Direct | Fare (€, €€, €€€) | Luggage Handling | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked family transfer | Yes | €€€ | Driver loads bags and stroller | 5/5 |
| Airport coach to Porte Maillot, then Metro and RER A | No – change in Paris | €€ | Several bag lifts and platform changes | 2/5 |
| Local bus to Beauvais station, TER to Paris Nord, then city trains | No – several changes | €€ | You handle everything | 1/5 |
The ratings place great importance on getting to a hotel in the Disney area without changing vehicles after arriving by air.
I should arrange a car that accommodates the whole family, including luggage and the stroller, and confirm the child seats in writing. When giving information to the operator, state each child’s age and size rather than just asking for "car seats". Also provide the exact hotel address, since the hotel in Disneyland Paris (a resort hotel) and the apartment in Val d’Europe have different drop-off locations.
When you arrive in Beauvais, follow the meeting instructions your driver gave you after you collect the bags. If you are using a direct car, you will only have to look after the children once, and you can keep the stroller folded until you reach your destination. At a hotel, this means you can unload next to reception rather than dealing with another platform, ticket gate, or the station forecourt. AKI Paris Transfer provides chauffeur services for the entire journey, so before paying, confirm the vehicle type and child-seat arrangements for your group.
The direct Aérobus service from the airport to Disneyland is currently shown as temporarily suspended. Do not base your arrival plans on the coach appearing on that day.
If you are travelling with only a light amount of luggage, take the airport coach to Porte Maillot, then go across Paris to an RER A station at Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy. Even at the Disney end of the station, you might have to walk or take another mode of transport to reach your hotel. Before setting off, check the current route since building works could alter the best connection.
While the coach does allow you to bring bags, the savings don't seem worth it if you are taking several tickets, a stroller, and young, tired children. It's a good idea to pack one small bag containing drinks and other necessities so that you won't have to open a suitcase on the concourse. I recommend this route for older children who can walk and carry a backpack. However, with a baby, multiple suitcases and a late arrival, the low fare places a heavy burden on the adults.
| Transfer Option | Is Direct | Fare (€, €€, €€€) | Luggage Handling | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked transfer to your address | Yes | €€€ | Driver loads bags | 5/5 |
| Airport coach to Porte Maillot, then Metro or taxi | No – change at Porte Maillot | €€ | Bags move between vehicles | 3/5 |
| Local bus and TER via Beauvais station | No – change at Beauvais and Paris Nord | €€ | You carry bags through stations | 2/5 |
Although Porte Maillot is a convenient place to arrive, it is not the main entrance for most hotels in central Paris.
If a family is staying in central Paris and can afford it, booking a car in advance is the most straightforward solution. Before you leave, confirm the full street address, the number of suitcases, whether your stroller folds, and whether you need child restraints. A car sized for four passengers might not have enough boot space for four passengers' holiday luggage.
It is most important to have a direct route at the end; although Paris hotels may be situated on narrow streets, a station that appears nearby on a map could still require a long walk involving cobbles, crossings, and a child who asks to be carried. When you arrive outside the hotel, you can drop off everyone's belongings at once and then deal with the room before their patience runs out.
You can take an airport taxi, but agree on the destination and how the fare will be charged before you start. Beauvais isn't one of the Paris airports included in the well-known flat-rate taxi arrangements at CDG or Orly.
The coach from the airport to Porte Maillot is the simple option if you're looking to keep costs low. From there, you can take the Metro or the RER to your neighbourhood, or take a taxi for the final leg of the journey. In fact, a taxi for the last leg is well worth the money if it saves you from a difficult change of trains at the end of a long day.
Before getting on the coach, select the nearest convenient location to your hotel. Since "Paris city centre" covers a large area, a route suitable for a hotel near a Metro 1 station might be inconvenient for one on the other side of the river. When you reach Porte Maillot, stop there to sort your tickets and fold the stroller before entering the station; it's unpleasant to try to do both at the gates.
Another option is to take the local bus to Beauvais station and then change to a TER arriving at Paris Nord; I would only choose this if the train times match up well and the family isn't carrying much luggage.
| Transfer Option | Is Direct | Fare (€, €€, €€€) | Luggage Handling | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked transfer | Yes | €€€ | Driver loads bags | 5/5 |
| Local bus to Beauvais station, then TER | No – change at Beauvais station | €€ | Bags carried onto train | 4/5 |
| Airport coach to Porte Maillot, then Metro or taxi | No – change in Paris | €€ | Bags moved twice | 2/5 |
TER fares well here since its destination in Paris is Gare du Nord.
If you have a train ticket reserved for later in your journey, young children, or heavy luggage, a direct train is the best option. You should ask to be dropped off at the entrance that corresponds to your service and then take some time to locate the area where the train departs. Since Gare du Nord is a big station, arriving at the building doesn't mean you've reached the right platform or check-in area.
The journey starts with a more straightforward airport exit—pick up your luggage, meet the driver, and load all your belongings at once. This is particularly helpful when you are taking a folded stroller and having to hold onto your children's hands. If your next leg of the journey is by Eurostar, allow the check-in and border-processing time indicated on your ticket. A road transfer can't make up for an impossible connection.
However, if you want a more relaxed arrangement for older children, you usually won't need a private car, since the train line mentioned ends at the station you need.
Take a local bus from Beauvais Airport to Beauvais town, then take the TER from Beauvais station to Paris Nord. Make sure the local bus and train connect when you arrive, and allow time to collect your luggage and for a possible flight delay. The station is located in the town and not part of the airport terminal.
The train reaches Gare du Nord, so you don't need to take the Paris Metro. As a result, this is one of the few budget routes from Beauvais that I would be happy to recommend to families with school-aged children and easy-to-manage luggage. It's a good idea to keep your tickets and a snack in an outside pocket, since searching through a full suitcase on a station platform is a routine you can avoid.
When the wait for the next train is long, it is worth comparing the total arrival time with that of the airport coach and then taking a taxi. A cheap ticket is of little use if it means the family has to spend the whole afternoon.
| Transfer Option | Is Direct | Fare (€, €€, €€€) | Luggage Handling | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked transfer | Yes | €€€ | Driver loads bags | 5/5 |
| Airport coach, then Metro 1 | No – change at Porte Maillot | €€ | Bags carried onto Metro | 3/5 |
| Local bus, TER to Paris Nord, then city transport | No – changes at Beauvais and Paris Nord | €€ | Multiple bag moves | 2/5 |
With Metro 1, the coach route is quite simple, as long as you can handle getting to the stations with your luggage.
If Gare de Lyon is the starting point for a timed train journey, then take the car. Tell the driver your train's departure time and allow plenty of extra time for driving, unloading, and finding the right hall. Since the station has more than one departure area, you should check your train details rather than simply assuming that the first row of platforms you see is the one you need.
A family car also avoids the need to pick up the bags from the airport coach, take them into the Metro and then remove them again near the station. At Beauvais, use the period after collecting your luggage to check that everyone has a coat, has a drink and has used the toilet before sitting down. At Gare de Lyon, unload the vehicles together and take a moment to reunite before entering.
If there is no firm deadline and the children are used to travelling by public transport, then taking the car directly is a convenience, not a necessity.
Go by airport coach to Porte Maillot and then take Metro 1 heading towards Gare de Lyon. This is a practical, cheap option since the metro section doesn't require a line change. If you can't fold the stroller, check the station information for your travel date.
At the coach stop, assign the small children nothing to do except stay close to the others. One adult should handle the tickets while the other stays with the family and the bags. At Gare de Lyon, follow the signs for your train's hall and platform before entering the main station crowd.
The route suits families with a compact stroller who can manage their own luggage. Although it saves money when you have several large suitcases, it also involves a lot of work. Taking a short taxi from Porte Maillot might be the sensible compromise.
| Transfer Option | Is Direct | Fare (€, €€, €€€) | Luggage Handling | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked transfer | Yes | €€€ | Driver loads bags | 5/5 |
| Local bus, TER to Paris Nord, then walk or taxi | No – change at Beauvais station | €€ | Short final luggage move | 3/5 |
| Airport coach to Porte Maillot, then Metro | No – change in Paris | €€ | Bags through Metro stations | 2/5 |
The Gare de l'Est is near the Gare du Nord, which is why the TER route is useful for families who can manage the last part of the journey.
If you have a train to catch or if your children have already reached their travel limit, then book a direct vehicle. Tell the driver your destination is Gare de l’Est, then check which entrance matches your departure. Once outside, keep the bags together while one adult checks the platform information inside.
The advantage lies in those last few minutes; instead of waking the child, you can lift them out of the car seat right near the station when you arrive. Before booking, ask the operator which child seat would be appropriate; don't assume the vehicle arriving at the airport will have the sizes you need.
If the next train leaves later, then I can compare it with the TER. Because Gare de l’Est is near Paris Nord, the cheaper option has a good chance of being the better choice.
Go by local bus to Beauvais and then take the TER to Paris Nord; from Gare du Nord, Gare de l’Est is close by, but the idea of "close by" changes when you're travelling with children and six bags, so you should decide in advance whether your group is able to walk the last part or if they need a short taxi ride.
This route doesn't require you to go across the entire city from Porte Maillot, and you should handle the first transfer—compare bus and rail times and make sure you don’t buy a ticket for a subsequent train that won't leave room if you miss a local bus. When you get to Paris Nord, collect all the people before you leave the platform and decide on the exit you want.
This is a good option for older children with rolling cases; however, for a stroller with two toddlers and a tight train connection, the savings might not be worth the extra transfers.
| Transfer Option | Is Direct | Fare (€, €€, €€€) | Luggage Handling | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked transfer | Yes | €€€ | Driver loads bags | 5/5 |
| Airport coach, then Metro or taxi | No – change at Porte Maillot | €€ | Bags moved in Paris | 3/5 |
| Local bus, TER to Paris Nord, then Metro 4 | No – changes at Beauvais and Paris Nord | €€ | Bags through two stations | 2/5 |
If you have a scheduled departure and children who walk slowly, then a direct drop-off in Montparnasse is advisable.
If you are taking a train, I would arrange a carriage transfer to the station and allow extra time inside the building, since you'll have a long walk from the street entrance to your platform at Montparnasse. Let the operator know how many bags and child seats you need so the vehicle is suitable for the entire journey, not just large enough to hold the passengers.
By arriving directly, you can unload your luggage, check the departure board, and find food or a toilet before boarding. This is more important than saving a few minutes on the journey. If the train leaves immediately after the plane lands, it is better to change your train booking than to rely on good road traffic and immediate baggage delivery.
Families staying overnight in the area may come to a different conclusion: since there is no train departure time to meet, the airport coach plus the final local journey may be enough.
Take the airport coach to Porte Maillot, then use public transportation to reach Montparnasse. To find the best station and transfer point, check the current journey planner; your route will vary depending on where the coach stops and which entrances or lifts are available that day. Taking a taxi for the last part of the journey means you won't have to take your cases through another station.
The other option is to take a local bus to Beauvais station, then the TER to Paris Nord, and finally the Metro 4 to Montparnasse. This option may be economical if the times match, but it involves another change before you even reach Paris. If it helps with boarding, keep the stroller folded and give each adult a bag.
For a family with moderate luggage and no hurry, I would choose the coach. If you're travelling with several small children and the train departs soon, I would leave out both rail-based options.
| Transfer Option | Is Direct | Fare (€, €€, €€€) | Luggage Handling | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked transfer | Yes | €€€ | Driver loads bags | 5/5 |
| Airport coach, then Paris public transport | No – change at Porte Maillot | €€ | Bags across the city | 2/5 |
| Local bus, TER to Paris Nord, then city transport | No – several changes | €€ | You handle bags throughout | 2/5 |
Because neither budget option terminates at Austerlitz, the final transfer matters more than its ticket price suggests.
Here, taking a direct train is the simplest option, especially since Austerlitz is only a connection and not your final destination. When you arrive, confirm the entrance with the driver and check your train's departure details. By getting off on the side of the station, you help a tired family avoid walking around the building unnecessarily.
At Beauvais, make sure the children stay with you as you pick up the bags and find the agreed meeting point. When you get into the car, there will be no ticket gates or need to change platforms until you reach Austerlitz. I would pay for that simplicity if I were travelling with a baby, a stroller, and several cases.
For older children, if the wait between bags is short and there is a long gap until the next train, it is difficult to make a good case for using a private vehicle. In this case, you should plan the Paris portion of the journey carefully rather than treating the airport coach as the entire trip.
Take the airport coach to Porte Maillot and then follow a current public transport route to Gare d’Austerlitz. Instead of memorising a route, check it on the day of travel, since engineering works and station access can affect the best option for a stroller.
If a child falls ill or the family gets tired of the stairs and the crowds, it's a good idea to set aside some money for a taxi. This arrangement is more convenient when the luggage is already packed, so one adult can move it while the other stays with the children.
The other option is the TER, which goes via Beauvais and Paris Nord, but it involves taking a local bus at the start and still requires a journey through Paris. If the timetable isn't particularly convenient, I would prefer the airport coach.
| Transfer Option | Is Direct | Fare (€, €€, €€€) | Luggage Handling | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked transfer | Yes | €€€ | Driver loads bags | 5/5 |
| Airport coach, then Paris public transport | No – change at Porte Maillot | €€ | Bags through one city connection | 3/5 |
| Local bus, TER to Paris Nord, then city transport | No – several changes | €€ | Bags carried between services | 2/5 |
Port-Maillot may be a good starting point for a journey to Paris, although Saint-Lazare still requires a further journey.
If you are leaving from Saint-Lazare or have a lot of luggage that makes it hard to get around Paris, it is best to choose a car that takes you directly to the station. Make sure the booking is for the railway station, not a nearby hotel. On arrival, unload the stroller before checking the departure screens; if you try to do both at once, you are likely to lose a mitten.
If the direct fare is too high, a practical compromise is to take the airport coach to Porte Maillot and then take a taxi from there to Saint-Lazare. You will have to move the bags only once, but you avoid navigating a Metro station after the longer coach journey.
I wouldn't automatically book a large private vehicle for two adults, one older child and cabin bags. The coach, together with city transport, suits that group, especially if there isn't a tight onward connection.
Go by airport coach to Porte Maillot and then use a recent Paris journey planner to get to Saint-Lazare. Before getting off the coach, make sure you know the exact exit and the distance you'll need to walk. Although the app shows a slightly longer travel time, a route with fewer changes might be better for a stroller.
On the bus, keep the smallest bag with you and put the children’s coats somewhere you can reach them. When you get to Paris, you’ll have to get everyone ready to move, then ready to stop again to buy tickets and get directions. Since Saint-Lazare is busy, if the adults need to split up for a short time then decide on a meeting point inside.
The bus-and-TER route which goes via Beauvais and Paris Nord provides an additional link. I would only take it when the departure times are clearly better.
| Transfer Option | Is Direct | Fare (€, €€, €€€) | Luggage Handling | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked airport transfer | Yes | €€€ | Driver loads bags | 5/5 |
| Airport coach to Paris, then rail to CDG | No – change in Paris | €€ | Bags through city stations | 2/5 |
| Local bus, TER to Paris Nord, then RER B | No – changes at Beauvais and Paris Nord | €€ | You manage every transfer | 2/5 |
When making a connection at an airport, it is more important to save time and get to the right terminal at CDG than just to reach "CDG" in general.
If you have a connecting flight, book a direct transfer. Give the operator the name of the airline, the flight number and the terminal as shown on your booking and leave enough time to cover road traffic, check-in, security and any movement between terminals. Make sure that suitable child seats and room for each suitcase are confirmed before travelling on the day in question.
At Beauvais, you collect your bags and then leave the terminal only once; at CDG, however, you have to get to the correct departure area with enough time to find a trolley and reorganise your liquids or documents before joining the queue. That process is much calmer than taking the children and your luggage into Paris and then travelling back out.
A direct flight doesn't guarantee a safe short connection; if the flights are on separate tickets, missed-connection protection may be limited, so plan your schedule with a generous buffer.
Take a local bus to Beauvais station, then a TER train to Paris Nord, and then the RER B toward Charles de Gaulle Airport. Find out which airport rail station serves the terminal you want, then follow the signs to your terminal after you arrive. Since the Beauvais Airport terminal has no train platform, the local bus connection is included in the journey, not an optional extra.
Another option is to take the airport coach to Porte Maillot and then travel by rail across Paris. When comparing the two routes, use your actual landing time rather than the published journey times, since baggage collection and a missed connection can quickly change the outcome.
For older children, I recommend the train route with compact bags, then taking a flight the next day; with a same-day flight, extra transfers mean even a small delay can become a serious issue.
| Transfer Option | Is Direct | Fare (€, €, €€€) | Luggage Handling | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked airport transfer | Yes | €€€ | Driver loads bags | 5/5 |
| Airport coach, then Paris Metro to Orly | No – change in Paris | €€ | Bags moved between coach and Metro | 3/5 |
| Local bus, TER to Paris Nord, then Paris Metro | No – several changes | €€ | You carry bags through stations | 2/5 |
Metro 14 makes Orly accessible by rail, but it doesn't eliminate the need to travel from Beauvais to Paris.
If I want a direct flight, I should book a car and specify the Orly terminal when I book the flight. I must include the children's ages, the type of restraints needed, the stroller and the total amount of luggage. At Beauvais, I will meet up at the place we have agreed upon after collecting my baggage; at Orly, I should check the terminal entrance before disembarking.
It is a lengthy transfer between airports; the relevant factor is not the driving time by itself but the time difference between landing at Beauvais and the check-in deadline at Orly. You also need to allow time for passport control (where it applies), baggage, traffic, security, and a meal or a break for the children.
When the two flights are on separate bookings, leave yourself a very generous margin; I should not regard a same-day connection as reliable just because the map indicates a direct route between the airports.
Go by airport coach to Porte Maillot and then travel across Paris onto Metro 14 towards Orly Airport. Use the official journey planner to choose your transfer point, and make sure you have the right airport ticket for the metro part of the journey. The coach serving Beauvais has its own ticket, and a Paris airport rail ticket does not include it.
This is a realistic choice if you have plenty of time and the adults can carry the stroller without assistance; if not, fold the stroller before the Metro section, put the travel documents in a small separate bag, and check the terminal signs as soon as you arrive at Orly.
You can reach the destination through the Beauvais station by taking the TER to Paris Nord and then using the metro in the city. Since this option offers an earlier connection, I would only choose it if the train schedule is considerably better than the coach. For a hurried family flight connection, neither budget option is satisfactory.
You can't take the train directly: you must first go from the airport to the town of Beauvais, then take a TER from Beauvais station, which usually goes to Paris Nord. Check the local bus and train timetables together, especially if you arrive in the evening, since the time between services will determine whether the route is feasible.
It certainly is, especially if you are a family heading to Porte Maillot and have only a small amount of luggage. When the coach arrives in Paris, you will still have to manage the stroller, the bags, and the children. It is important to check the operator's latest information on baggage and accessibility and to plan your last journey to your hotel or station before you board the coach.
Don't rely on this option without first checking the airport’s live service information, since the airport currently lists its direct Disneyland Aérobus route as temporarily suspended. If you book a car in advance, that is a direct option; alternatively, take an airport coach to Paris and then continue by rail, and, if needed, arrange transport from the Disney station to your hotel.
Certainly. Provide the operator with each child's age and approximate height, and ask them to confirm the specific restraint you need when making the booking. Also tell them how many adults, children, cases, and strollers you have. A vehicle with enough passenger seating might still not have room for your luggage.
Take the whole connection into account: this includes leaving the aircraft, collecting your bags, getting to your assigned transport, the journey between regions, finding the right terminal and finishing check-in and security. Since traffic and public transport can be disrupted, no single safe time applies to all itineraries. Connections on separate flight bookings are particularly risky.
Save the full address of your destination or the details of your next flight offline. Check the current coach or train schedule, and keep your snacks, wipes, medication, and documents in a bag you can access without opening your suitcase. When booking a vehicle, confirm in writing the number of child seats and the luggage capacity.
The TER train from Beauvais town is a useful budget option for travelling to Gare du Nord; for other destinations, the airport coach only takes you part of the way. Decide in advance how your family will handle the last part of the journey after landing, since it's easier to decide at home than next to a heap of suitcases after a flight.
