Lille - Paris CDG - Marne / Disneyland (TGV Train)

Posted by Ed
Last updated on Wed, 15/06/2011 - 4:06pm
Introduction

If you are trying to get to/from Disneyland by train to/from Lille, there are plenty of trains to choose from. Trains between Lille and Marne la Vallee (Disneyland's closest train station), depart at least once an hour, travelling to/from a range of destinations, throughout France, including Marseille, Monpellier, Bordeaux and Lyon.

TGV Trains

TGVs are the French high-speed train services that link over 70 cities in France. The trains are fast, comfortable and clean. Onboard, there are a range of classes of service: First Class Pro (Business), Standard Class Pro (Business), First Class, and Standard Class.

Passengers are permitted to bring two bags/suitcases each, as well as one piece of hand luggage. Larger pieces of luggage may be stored at the end of each carriage. Make sure you label all your items of luggage, as these are often checked by conductors, who may choose to remove your bags if not labelled!

Some TGV servies will take fully assembled bicycles, albeit for an additional fee (approximately £8.50/€10). These spaces must be reserved at the time of booking - there are usually only four spaces in standard class. Folded bicycles in bike bags are transported for free. Domestic animals may also be carried for free. There is a maximum of two dogs or pet carriers per passenger.

First Class Pro (Business)

Passengers are granted access to 11 Business Class lounges across the country. On the train itself, there are dedicated First Class Pro carriages. The most popular TGV services also offer a welcome service, cold meal at seat (optional extra), travel kits and an onbard taxi booking service. Passengers have more space to relax and to work, with comfortable seats and fixed tables.

Standard Class Pro (Business)

Passengers can take advantage of a welcome service at 7 popular TGV stations at the platform (Monday to Friday). Passengers have more space to relax and to work, with comfortable seats and fixed tables

First Class

First class seats all have power points for mobile phone/laptop charging. Seats are comfortable and spacious, and some services offer the opportunity to book forward facing seats. 

Standard Class

Standard class seats are perfectly comfortable and reclinable. Standard class passengers may also access dedicated areas on some services. These areas offer dedicated family, nursery, office and bicycle space.

Some TGV services operate double-decker carriages. The top deck offers a great view over the French countryside. 

Travel Tips:
If you are seated on the top deck, be aware that passengers wishing to travel between carriages have to pass through the upper deck rather than the lower ones. If you are wanting to catch up on some sleep, you may wish to be seated in the lower deck which may offer a quieter journey.

IMPORTANT:
Remember to stamp your TGV ticket in one of the yellow ticket composting machines at your departure station, prior to boarding your train. Failure to do so may result in you being fined, and/or charged for a new ticket.

Timetable

Trains do not start/terminate at Marne la Vallee, instead you will need to catch a train to/from one of France's other stations. Lille is a major terminus for TGV services. Services are available to/from Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux and Nice.

Station First   Last Station First   Last
Lille Europe 05.59 Then 20.14 Marne la Vallee 08.10 Then 23.06
Douai - roughly   Paris CDG 08.25 roughly 23.20
Arras - every     TGV Haute Picardie - every -
TGV Haute Picardie - 30mins 21.05 Arras - 30mins -
Paris CDG 06.54 until 21.10 Douai - until -
Marne la Vallee 07.10   21.24 Lille Europe 09.15   00.11
Pricing

Special one-way fares start from as little as €25 as long as you book far enough in advance.

Tickets can be purchased direct from TGV through their ticketing website, tgv-europe.com. Alternatively, you can visit RailEurope using the link below to purchase tickets for your entire journey.