Castrojeriz to Rabanal

[DJO Camino 2022]

I am in the planning stages of a 3 week camino on the Camino de Frances and know I will not complete the entire route. I was thinking to “jump” from Castrojeriz to Rabanal but not sure how to do this and even if this is possible using public transport? Any advice or suggestions are welcome as I continue to plan my 3 weeks.

 

[naplesdon]

Train twice a day from Fromista to Astorga

 

[J Willhaus]

Not really easy. You can go Burgos to Astorga by train or Burgos to Leon or to Ponferrada.

There is bus in Castrojerez that leaves in the late afternoon to Fromista. You can get to Fromista and then switch to a train to Astorga.

The sma towns may only have a once a day service and it may be on a privately owned bus service not Alsa so you have a have to search that out. The more connections, the more likely you will miss something.

 

[DJO Camino 2022]

Train twice a day from Fromista to Astorga

From what others are saying your suggestion is more seamless, one train that covers the distance in one day and with two departure options in the day?

 

[CWBuff]

I took a train from Fromista to Leon
would up being a 'whole day' affair
1st train Fromista to Palencia was at 12:09PM; I believe i sat in Palencia for close to 3 hours and then took a train to Leon around 4:00PM arriving to Leon about 35 mins later
Granted you want to go to Astorga so it may not apply....

 

[DJO Camino 2022]

Thanks for everyone’s thoughts on this strange path I am trying to pull off. From what I am gathering it is looking less direct a one train route. I could add another day of walking in the Meseta from Castrojeriz to Frómista. Then catch a train from Frómista to Palencia then transfer to a train to León and then another to Astorga? I really was hoping to walk the Meseta but maybe I need to let this go. It seems Burgos to León is the more seamless “jump”. Maybe letting go is a part of my camino journey?

 

[Thebee6]

Thanks for everyone’s thoughts on this strange path I am trying to pull off. From what I am gathering it is looking less direct a one train route. I could add another day of walking in the Meseta from Castrojeriz to Frómista. Then catch a train from Frómista to Palencia then transfer to a train to León and then another to Astorga? I really was hoping to walk the Meseta but maybe I need to let this go. It seems Burgos to León is the more seamless “jump”. Maybe letting go is a part of my camino journey?

I will say that the early-morning walk out of Castrojeriz in October 2018 was a highlight of my Camino. First you walk through dark town and catch views of the misty plain, then step onto the plain and spot the ridge you’ll climb far ahead, washed in the sun’s first light. Tall Lombardy poplars mark low sots in the plain, and the blue-grey mist turns patchy. Other pilgrims murmur Buen Camino as you encounter them, and stops on the long diagonal traverse up the ridge reward you with views of sunlight moving over the landscape, faster and faster as the shadows recede and mist evaporates. A lot of people stop at the top to rest and enjoy the vast and glorious sight. Can you pick up a bus from a later town?

 

[JerryStroebele]

I agree heartily with Thebee6's description. A Camino highlight. Wouldn't want to miss it next time unless my knees balk at the steep downhill descent on the far side. Buen Camino

 

[Tincatinker]

I am in the planning stages of a 3 week camino on the Camino de Frances and know I will not complete the entire route. I was thinking to “jump” from Castrojeriz to Rabanal but not sure how to do this and even if this is possible using public transport? Any advice or suggestions are welcome as I continue to plan my 3 weeks.

Burgos to Santiago is a comfortable 3 weeks walking, takes in the delightful cliff outside Castrojerez, and avoids wasting valuable walking time wrestling with public transport. Damn sight easier to plan too: get to Burgos, walk….
Happy planning

 

[CWBuff]

Something else to confuse you even more
A gentleman in my hostel inBurgos took the train from Burgos to Sahagun and then started walking Meseta from there
this way he hit the symbolical 1/2 mileage marker isuhahagun

 

[Glen Moray]

There appears to be only 1 bus a week from Astorga to Rabanal del Camino. It leaves on Fridays at 13.30 and costs 2.8 Euros.

I agree with the others; start closer to Santiago and allow plenty of time. If you get there early you can carry on to Finisterre or Muxia

 

[Peregrinopaul]

I agree heartily with Thebee6's description. A Camino highlight. Wouldn't want to miss it next time unless my knees balk at the steep downhill descent on the far side. Buen Camino

Yes, I’ve seen the photos but missed it twice on my bike, following the advice to stick to the road. But next time I’m going up there come what may.

 

[annakappa]

There appears to be only 1 bus a week from Astorga to Rabanal del Camino. It leaves on Fridays at 13.30 and costs 2.8 Euros.

I agree with the others; start closer to Santiago and allow plenty of time. If you get there early you can carry on to Finisterre or Muxia

I know there’s a bus on Tuesdays, because it’s market day in Astorga and the villagers travel from Rabanal and , of course all places on the way down and return, if I remember well, at 13.30.

 

[SraStone]

Thanks for everyone’s thoughts on this strange path I am trying to pull off. From what I am gathering it is looking less direct a one train route. I could add another day of walking in the Meseta from Castrojeriz to Frómista. Then catch a train from Frómista to Palencia then transfer to a train to León and then another to Astorga? I really was hoping to walk the Meseta but maybe I need to let this go. It seems Burgos to León is the more seamless “jump”. Maybe letting go is a part of my camino journey?

Have you already gone? I walked two days on the Meseta out of Burgos to Castrojeriz. A taxi took me to the bus stop at the next village (5 min ride), and I took a bus from there to León. It was easy and highly recommended.

 

[RJM]

Have you already gone? I walked two days on the Meseta out of Burgos to Castrojeriz. A taxi took me to the bus stop at the next village (5 min ride), and I took a bus from there to León. It was easy and highly recommended.

It's been almost six months since the OP inquired.

 

[SraStone]

It's been almost six months since the OP inquired.

I’m sorry. I just joined and saw this. Responded just in case the info was still needed.

 

[C clearly]

I’m sorry. I just joined and saw this. Responded just in case the info was still needed.

Welcome to the forum! Yes, it is very easy to not notice the dates on threads. In particular, you need to watch out for the "similar threads" that are suggested by the forum software.

You will soon get used to it.