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P.S. I guess that after walking the Caminho, I never even thought about the distance. I did consult Google maps a couple of times to make sure that I was heading in the right direction.
I live in Portugal and have tried various options. I am over 65years old so like everyone else get half price on the train. The cheapest and most comfortable for an older person is bus from Santiago to Braga. An hours layover so time for lunch, then then the high speed train to Lisbon.
I live in Portugal and have always caught the Alsa bus from Santiago home. However a couple of weeks ago, i finished the caminhõ português. For a change I caught the Alsa bus to Braga, then the Lisboa high speed train to home. Much faster and cheaper, especially if you are over 65 as the train...
The bus is great, but the express trains are more comfortable and if you pick the right train can be cheaper. On the trains, if you are over 65, you automatically get a 50% discount. If you book online 5 days in advance you get 45% discount and 8 days in advance you get a massive 65% discount. I...
I used the ferry and the FEVE last year. That was such a peaceful beginning and end. This year there are 2 new options. DFDS Seaways are already operating from Poole to both Santander and also Gijon at half the price of Brittany Ferries! Used it to Gijon twice now and it is really good. Starting...
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