Theme parks without a car

Every time, our strategy was the same: pick a base with good public transport, then let a train, a bus or the park's own shuttle do the rest. This guide puts all six parks together, with the route, the tickets and the budget for each.

The parks at a glance

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What's in each chapter

• The route, step by step: stations, bus lines and shuttles, and how long each leg took.
• Where we stayed, with honest notes on each place.
• Tickets and fast passes: what they include, and whether they were worth it.
• What we spent, with a budget table for two people.
• What I'd tell a friend: best rides, what to skip, crowds and weather.

At one park the fast pass skipped two of the biggest rides; at another it covered the most popular ones. The guide tells you which.

Good to know

We visited the parks in 2025 and 2026, always as two people. Where I have receipts, prices are what we paid. Where I don't, they're official 2026 prices, clearly marked. Prices change with the season, so check the official sites before you book.