Walking in Feb. and need help!

[Michael M.]

Hello everyone! I can't believe the time is here. My ticket is booked... I'll be flying into Madrid on Friday, Feb. 27 at 8:30 AM and need help getting transportation to St. Jean Pied de Port in order to start walking by the next morning.

I'll be doing the Camino in two stages so will also need transportation from Burgos to Madrid. Can anyone help me out here, as well?

If there is any other advice you can give me (on weather, clothes, etc.), please pass it on.

Thanks so much!!! Michael

 

[brawblether]

If there is any other advice you can give me (on weather, clothes, etc.), please pass it on.

There's a good few threads on here about walking in winter which will be of help to you. Take a look and shoot us your questions that are still left. Good luck working the transportation out, there are also threads on that too

 

[whariwharangi]

The only public transport to SJPdP in February is SNCF train/bus from Bayonne and Transports 64 buses from Bayonne and Pau via Palais.

Note: at time of writing tracks between Cambo les Bains and SJPdP are washed out. The TER 62 train goes from Bayonne to Cambo les Bains. Passengers tranfer there to an SNCF operated bus (autocar) that terminates in SJPdP.

Travel options from Madrid to Bayonne and SJPdP include the following:

2075 Travel from Madrid to Saint Jean Pied de Port via San Sebastian, Irun, Hendaye, and Bayonne.

2076 This section describes travel from Madrid to Saint Jean Pied de Port via Bayonne.

Index 2075
2076 Executive Summary
Figure 5. Diagram Transportation Services
2077 Map Recce
2078 ~Option 1 Madrid to SJPdP by Train
2079 Madrid to Irun and Hendaye
2080 Irun to Hendaye (Hendaia)
2081 Irun to Gare Bayonne
2082 Hendaye to Gare Bayonne
2083 Bayonne to SJPdP
2084 Not Assigned
2085 ~Option 2 Madrid to SJPdP by Bus
2086 Madrid to San Sebastian/Donostia
2087 San Sebastian to Irun and Hendaye (Hendaia)
2088 Hendaye to Bayonne
2089 San Sebastian to Bayonne
2090 Gare Bayonne to Saint Jean Pied de Port
2091 ~Option 3 Fly from Madrid to San Sebastian Airport
2092 Saint Jean Pied de Port

2076 Executive Summary

The break of gauge between France and Spain's railway, and crossing the border, make this route appear somewhat complicated but it isn't really. Three options are discussed with many variables in each.

Three options are discussed. Madrid to SJPdP by Train. Madrid to SJPdP by Bus. Madrid to San Sebastian by Plane and onward by bus or train to SJPdP.

In essence:
Renfe trains from Madrid terminate at Irun/Hendaye.

ALSA buses from Madrid go to San Sebastian where there are myriad transport options to Irun/Hendaye. (Euskotren, ALSA, Ekialde bus, Renfe Cercanius etc).

San Sebastian Airport is located close to Irun/Hendaye.

There are ATCRB buses and SNCF trains from Irun/Hendaye to Bayonne.

There is SNCF train service, usually 4 times per day, all year from Bayonne to SJPdP.



2077 Map Recce

San Sebastian, Irun, Hendaye, Bayonne, and Saint Jean Pied de Port.
http://www.paysenfrance.fr/navigation/pays/64-pays-basque/fr/carte-generale.html

2078 ~Option 1 Madrid to SJPdP by Train

Renfe trains depart from Madrid for either Irun or Hendaye. SNCF TGV train departs from Irun and SNCF TER train departs from Hendaye. TGV and TER trains make a stop at Gare de Bayonne. If your train from Madrid terminates in Irun and your next train leaves from Hendaye take the Euskotren commuter train from Irun to Hendaye. SNCF TER trains depart from Gare de Bayonne to SJPdP.

2079 Madrid to Irun and Hendaye

There are two train routes that go to Irun and Hendaye (Hendaya). One route goes by way of Miranda de Ebro, the other by way of Zaragosa. Some trains terminate in Irun while others terminate in Hendaye. Transfers may be required so check the itenerary.

Renfe
http://www.renfe.com/index.html

Irun Renfe Station
http://www.adif.es/es_ES/infraestructuras/estaciones/11600/informacion_000032.shtml

Gare d'Hendaye
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gare_d'Hendaye

2080 Irun to Hendaye (Hendaia)

Euskotren operates a commuter train that connects Irun Colon station to SNCF Gare d'Hendaye (3 km). Exit Irun Renfe station; turn right, cross bridge to find Colon station on the left (North) side of the street. Trains runs every half hour. The Euskotren is useful if your Renfe train terminates in Irun and your SNCF train departs from Hendaye.

Euskotren
http://www.euskotren.es/

2081 Irun to Gare de Bayonne

SNCF operates TGV trains from the Irun Renfe Station to Gare de Bayonne enroute to Bordeaux and Paris. TGV trains stop at Hendaye.

A seat reservation is required on TGV trains. A reservation can be obtained at the station prior to departure.

SNCF
http://www.sncf.com/en/passengers

2082 Hendaye to Gare de Bayonne

SNCF operates TER trains (TER Aquitaine #61) and Intercites trains from Gare d'Hendaye to Gare de Bayonne enroute to Paris.

It is not possible to reserve a seat in advance on TER trains.

SNCF TER Aquitaine
http://www.ter-sncf.com/Regions/Aquitaine/fr/Default.aspx

2083 Gare de Bayonne to Saint Jean Pied de Port

SNCF TER trains (TER Aquitaine #62) depart from Gare Bayonne and terminate at SJPdP. Note that the schedule sometimes replaces the train with a bus.

SNCF TER Aquitaine
http://www.ter-sncf.com/Regions/Aquitaine/fr/Default.aspx

Gare de Bayonne
http://www.gares-en-mouvement.com/fr/frxby/accueil/

2085 ~Option 2 Madrid to SJPdP by Bus

ALSA buses depart from Madrid to San Sebastian. Euskotren commuter trains travel from San Sebastian to Gare d'Hendaye. ATCRB buses depart from Gare d'Hendaye to Place de Basques in Bayonne. Some ATCRB buses terminate at Gare de Bayonne. Chronoplus urban buses operate from Place de Basques to Gare de Bayonne. SNCF TER trains and Transports64 buses operate from Bayonne to SJPdP.

2086 Madrid to San Sebastian/Donostia

ALSA provides bus service from Madrid T4 Barajas Airport and Avenida de America to the bus station located at Plaza de Pio XII, San Sebastian/Donostia.

ALSA
https://www.alsa.es/

2087 San Sebastian/Donostia to Irun and Hendaye (Hendaia)

Map San Sebastian - 41 is Renfe station 42 is Euskotren Amara station 43 is Bus station.
http://www.sansebastianturismo.com/images/ssturismo/pdf/city-map-donostia-san-sebastian.pdf

dbus provides urban bus service in San Sebastian.
http://www.dbus.es/en

a. Euskotren trains depart from Amara station San Sebastian to Irun Colon station located near the Irun Renfe Station or Gare d'Hendaye. The Amara Euskotren station is located 700 meters North from San Sebastian bus station. From Colon station, turn right, cross the bridge over the tracks and bear left to find Irun Renfe Station. Euskotren terminates in Gare d'Hendaye.

Euskotren
http://www.euskotren.es/

b. The local Ekialdebus travels from San Sebastian bus station to bus stops close to Irun Renfe Station. Ekialdebus E24 and E28 go from bus stop Ancho Jakituna 26 just outside San Sebastian bus station to bus stop Colon 43 located outside Irun Renfe Station. If needed, take Euskotren from Irun Colon station located across the street from the bus stop to Gare d'Hendaye (Hendaia) (3km)

Ekialdebus
http://www.ekialdebus.net/inicio/?lang=es

c. Trains from all over Spain enroute to Irun pass through San Sebastian. The train station, Estacion del Norte, in San Sebastian is located across the river from the bus station. Trains to Irun and Hendaye from San Sebastian are frequent.

Renfe
http://www.renfe.com/index.html

San Sebastian/Donostia Renfe Station
http://www.adif.es/es_ES/infraestructuras/estaciones/11511/informacion_000031.shtml

d. Renfe Cercanius operates from San Sebastian Renfe Station and terminates at Irun.

San Sebastian Renfe Cercanius

http://www.renfe.com/EN/viajeros/cercanias/sansebastian/index.html

e. ALSA provides bus service from San Sebastian to Irun Renfe Station. A transfer is required for passengers from Madrid.

ALSA
https://www.alsa.es/

2088 Hendaye to Bayonne

Transdev ATCRB operates commuter bus service from SNCF Gare d'Hendaye (Hendaia) to Bayonne. The ATCRB bus stop in Bayonne is Place Des Basques ... about 1km and across the river from Gare de Bayonne. Some ATCRB buses continue on to Gare de Bayonne though usually you will need to connect with Chronoplus local bus 5, 8, B, or N. ATCRB buses make stops at Biarritz Airport (BIQ) and Gare de Biarritz.

Transdev ATCRB
http://www.transports-atcrb.com/

Chronoplus
http://www.chronoplus.eu/

2089 San Sebastian/Donostia to Bayonne

PESA provides bus service from San Sebastian bus station to Bayonne twice per day. The PESA bus stop in Bayonne is located at Place Des Basques ... about 1km and across the river from Gare de Bayonne. Connect to Gare de Bayonne with Chronoplus local bus 5, 8, B, or N. PESA buses make stops at Gare d'Hendaye and Biarritz Airport (BIQ).

PESA
http://www.pesa.net/pesa/public_home/ctrl_home.php

Chronoplus
http://www.chronoplus.eu/

2090 Bayonne to Saint Jean Pied de Port

SNCF TER trains (TER Aquitaine #62) depart from Gare Bayonne and terminate at SJPdP.

SNCF TER Aquitaine
http://www.ter-sncf.com/Regions/Aquitaine/fr/Default.aspx

Alternatively Transports64 offers bus service from Gare de Bayonne. Take bus 0811 (Tardets) to St Palais. Transfer to bus 0810 (Saint Etienne de Baigorry) The bus stops in at SNCF Gare SJPdP and SJPdP Uhart Ciz.

Transports64
http://www.transports64.fr/transports-64?lang=fr

2091 ~Option 3 Fly from Madrid to San Sebastian Airport

Fly from Madrid to San Sebastian Airport (EAS). The airport is located at Hondarribia in visual and walking distance from the Irun Renfe Station. Flight service providers are listed at San Sebastian Airport website.

Irun Renfe station is reached by Ekialdebus from Airport San Sebastian. Ekialdebus E25 and E78 stop at bus stop Zubiaurre. E 28 stops at bus stop Hondarribia 2. E25, E28, and E78 stop at bus stop Colon 43. These bus stops all allow easy access to the Irun Renfe Station.

Take the train or the bus from Irun or Hendaye to Bayonne and take the SNCF train from Bayonne to SJPdP as described in option 1 and 2.

San Sebastian Airport (EAS)
http://www.aena-aeropuertos.es/csee/Satellite/Aeropuerto-San-Sebastian/en/San-Sebastian.html

2092 Saint Jean Pied de Port

Saint Jean Pied de Port
http://www.st-jean-pied-de-port.fr/default.aspx

 

[WldWil]

Hi Michael,

Here is a link at http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/p..._to_point.affiliates&AID=10424884&PID=2239503
It takes about 3 1/2 hours to Pamplona. From there you have a few options of bus, taxi or http://www.corazonpuro.es/Enghome.html to St. Jean Pied de Port
Use the train link to get back.

At least this is the direction I am leaning towards since I will only have 14 days to walk. How many are you planning?

 

[whariwharangi]

The other option is to take bus, train, or plane to Pamplona. In February there is only taxi service to SJPdP ... and that assumes the road is open.

 

[whariwharangi]

1700 Burgos


1701 This section describes transportation services in Burgos.

Index 1700
1702 Burgos Airport
1703 Burgos Trains
1704 Burgos Bus Station

1702 Burgos Airport

Burgos Airport (RGS)
http://www.aena-aeropuertos.es/csee/Satellite/Aeropuerto-Burgos/es/Inicio.html

1703 Burgos Trains

Burgos Rosa de Lima Renfe Train Station
http://www.adif.es/en_US/infraestructuras/estaciones/11014/informacion_000291.shtml

Renfe
http://www.renfe.com/EN/viajeros/index.html

1704 Burgos Bus Station

Burgos bus station
http://www.aytoburgos.es/turismo-en-burgos/como-llegar/estacion-de-autobuses-de-burgos

 

[Michael M.]

Okay, so I'm seeing that a LOT is closed in February. As useful as all of that information is and as thankful for it as I am, it's a bit confusing trying to figure out what's open and what's not. Can you all give me YOUR best opinion on the way to get there, since I guess Feb. is an off month?

 

[whariwharangi]

Okay, so I'm seeing that a LOT is closed in February. As useful as all of that information is and as thankful for it as I am, it's a bit confusing trying to figure out what's open and what's not. Can you all give me YOUR best opinion on the way to get there, since I guess Feb. is an off month?

Renfe train from Madrid to Irun/Hendaye. (border crossing and change of gauge)

SNCF train from Irun/Hendaye to Bayonne.

Use the Euskotren to go from Irun to Hendaye if the Renfe train terminates in Irun and the next SNCF train leaves from Hendaye.

SNCF train from Bayonne to Cambo les Bains and SNCF autocar onward to SJPdP.

Use the other stuff to find alternative schedule options.

 

[Michael M.]

Perfect, that's exactly what I was looking for. Thank you. I'm having trouble booking it online - it's saying:

The train consulted is not available for sale right now. Try again later and sorry for the inconvenience .

Know anything about this?

 

[whariwharangi]

Perfect, that's exactly what I was looking for. Thank you. I'm having trouble booking it online - it's saying:

The train consulted is not available for sale right now. Try again later and sorry for the inconvenience .

Know anything about this?

The schedule will change at least twice between then and now due to Christmas travel season. Try again after 10 Jan 2015. Sometimes schedule information is updated not more than a month in advance of travel.

You can usually make plans based on what's running today. Most likely there will be trains and buses added for Christmas and deleted after the season is over. That would leave the schedule similar to what it is now.

 

[Margaret Butterworth]

Burgos: note that the Burgos train station is way up north of the city, not at all convenient. The bus station is very close to the cathedral, and there is an excellent bus service to and from Madrid Airport. This saves a lot of hassle going into the centre of Madrid, if you are about to fly out of Spain.

 

[Deleted member 3000]

There is a bus every day but Sunday from Pamplona to Roncesvalles. From there you can take a taxi to SJPdP. If you are not obsessed about starting in SJPdP, start in Pamplona. It makes starting very easy, and avoids potential weather problems crossing the Pyrenees. I think Corazon Puro is still closed in February, but you can contact them to be certain.

http://www.autocaresartieda.com/?scc=roncesvalles

http://www.corazonpuro.es/Enghome.html

 

[Michael M.]

Burgos: note that the Burgos train station is way up north of the city, not at all convenient. The bus station is very close to the cathedral, and there is an excellent bus service to and from Madrid Airport. This saves a lot of hassle going into the centre of Madrid, if you are about to fly out of Spain.

Thanks!

Hi Michael,

Here is a link at http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/p..._to_point.affiliates&AID=10424884&PID=2239503
It takes about 3 1/2 hours to Pamplona. From there you have a few options of bus, taxi or http://www.corazonpuro.es/Enghome.html to St. Jean Pied de Port
Use the train link to get back.

At least this is the direction I am leaning towards since I will only have 14 days to walk. How many are you planning?

Thanks for your information. Very helpful. It's looking like going through Pamplona is the way to go. Easiest, at least. And I plan on splitting up my Camino into two trips. You?

 

[Michael M.]

There is a bus every day but Sunday from Pamplona to Roncesvalles. From there you can take a taxi to SJPdP. If you are not obsessed about starting in SJPdP, start in Pamplona. It makes starting very easy, and avoids potential weather problems crossing the Pyrenees. I think Corazon Puro is still closed in February, but you can contact them to be certain.

http://www.autocaresartieda.com/?scc=roncesvalles

http://www.corazonpuro.es/Enghome.html

Thanks! Which would you recommend - bus or train to Pamplona? I came across a Conda bus which leaves directly from the airport it looks like. If this is true, that'd be great .My flight lands at 8:30 AM, and it looks like the bus leaves Pamplona at 6 PM, correct?

 

[Deleted member 3000]

I have always taken the ALSA bus from the T-4 Madrid terminal to Pamplona. The regional bus to Roncesvalles leaves from the Pamplona bus station, so it is about a 5 minute transfer.

 

[whariwharangi]

I like the train: its faster and more comfortable. That being said, a lot of people like the convenience of taking the bus from the airport.

To reiterate: there is no bus service from Pamplona to SJPdP in February.

Further, there is not a taxi rank in Roncesvalles. Population is 30.

Does anyone know if the road between Roncesvalle and SJPdP is open in winter months?

Does anyone know what it costs to get a taxi from Roncesvalles to SJPdP? Does that price include driving from Pamplona to pick you up?

Conda is owned by ALSA. All schedule information for Conda buses is on the ALSA website. Compania Navarra de Autobuses ... my guess is the name is retained for political reasons.

 

[whariwharangi]

2050 Travel from Madrid to Roncesvalles and Saint Jean Pied de Port via Pamplona

2051 This section describes travel from Madrid to Roncesvalles and Saint Jean Pied de Port via Pamplona.

Index 2050
2052 Executive Summary
2053 Madrid to Pamplona by Train
2054 Madrid to Pamplona by Bus
2055 Pamplona
2056 Pamplona to Roncesvalles
2057 Pamplona to Saint Jean Pied de Port
2058 Saint Jean Pied de Port

2052 Executive Summary

There are at least 3 options for travel from Madrid to Pamplona.

a. Travel by plane from Madrid to Pamplona.
b. Travel by Renfe train from Madrid to Pamplona.
c. Travel by bus from Madrid to Pamplona.

The urban bus to Roncesvalles and the international bus to Saint Jean Pied de Port leave from the bus station in Pamplona.

Note that bus service from Pamplona to Saint Jean Pied de Port is seasonal. The alternative is to travel via Bayonne or hire a taxi.

2053 Madrid to Pamplona by train

The Renfe train route from Madrid to Pamplona goes via Zaragoza. Transfers may be required so check the itenerary.

Renfe
http://www.renfe.com/index.html

2054 Madrid to Pamplona by bus

ALSA operates buses to Pamplona from Barajas Airport T4, and Estacion (or Intercambiador) de Avenida de America. Note there is usually a transfer at Soria or Zaragoza.

ALSA
https://www.alsa.es/

2055 Pamplona

Pamplona Airport (PNA)
http://www.aena-aeropuertos.es/csee/Satellite/Aeropuerto-Pamplona/en/Home.html

Estacion de Autobuses de Pamplona
http://estaciondeautobusesdepamplona.com/Inicio.aspx

Pamplona Renfe Station
http://www.adif.es/es_ES/infraestructuras/estaciones/80100/informacion_000111.shtml

2056 Pamplona to Roncesvalles

Urban bus service to Roncesvalles is provided by Autocares Artieda and departs from Estacion de Autobuses de Pamplona. Note it does not operate on Sundays.

Autocares Artieda
http://www.autocaresartieda.com/?scc=svpropios

ALSA provides ~seasonal~ bus service from Pamplona to Saint Jean Pied de Port through its subsidiary Conda. The bus makes a stop in Roncesvalles (even on Sundays).

2057 Pamplona to Saint Jean Pied de Port

ALSA provides ~seasonal~ bus service from Pamplona to Saint Jean Pied de Port through its subsidiary Conda. The bus stop in Saint Jean Pied de Port is located near the junction of Route d'Uhart and Route d'Arneguy. The Conda site advises that you purchase the ticket from Pamplona to Saint Jean Pied de Port separately from any other bus ticket.

At time of writing the bus from Pamplona to SJPdP runs daily 1000 13 June to 31 August 2014, 1430 1 June to 30 Sept 2014, and 1730 17 March to 30 September 2014. The bus returns from SJPdP to Pamplona. The schedule is usually updated only a month in advance. Check the schedule before travel in case buses are added or deleted. Use the ALSA international tab and click the 'query without date' button.

If the bus is not operating your options are to continue to SJPdP via Bayonne or hire a taxi from Pamplona or Roncesvalles.

ALSA
https://www.alsa.es/

Conda
http://www.conda.es/

 

[Michael M.]

I have always taken the ALSA bus from the T-4 Madrid terminal to Pamplona. The regional bus to Roncesvalles leaves from the Pamplona bus station, so it is about a 5 minute transfer.

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Update and GOOD NEWS! The 10:45-15:35 bus is in the AM, correct? (my flights lands at 8:30 AM) If so, there's a 15 Euro special going on apparently. Seems to good to be true, but hopefully it's not. Also, Express Bourricot has offered to take me from Pamplona to SJPdP for 100 Euros, so I'm going to try and find a group.

 

[gville pelagreno]

good luck your camino mike. I fly to madrid 12/27 land 7:50 am bus from t4 to pamplona bus from pamplona to roncevalles taxi from roncevalles to sjpd a good nights rest then7 days at the begening then 15 days from sarria to muxia and finnally finesterre

 

[Deleted member 3000]

Express Bouricot says this on its website:

TRANSPORT 2014: FINISHED!!!!
We will start the next season 2015 on early march.
We will be ready for 2015 with prices, details of transport from january 2015.
We will have a new website on december or january.
See you later!!!
have a nice winter!!!

You might want to verify that they will be available in February!

 

[Michael M.]

I like the train: its faster and more comfortable. That being said, a lot of people like the convenience of taking the bus from the airport.

To reiterate: there is no bus service from Pamplona to SJPdP in February.

Further, there is not a taxi rank in Roncesvalles. Population is 30.

Does anyone know if the road between Roncesvalle and SJPdP is open in winter months?

Does anyone know what it costs to get a taxi from Roncesvalles to SJPdP? Does that price include driving from Pamplona to pick you up?

Conda is owned by ALSA. All schedule information for Conda buses is on the ALSA website. Compania Navarra de Autobuses ... my guess is the name is retained for political reasons.

Thanks so much for your help! Here's what I'm doing - taking an ALSA bus to Pamplona, then having Express Bourricot take me to SJPdP (directly from Pamplona)

 

[Michael M.]

good luck your camino mike. I fly to madrid 12/27 land 7:50 am bus from t4 to pamplona bus from pamplona to roncevalles taxi from roncevalles to sjpd a good nights rest then7 days at the begening then 15 days from sarria to muxia and finnally finesterre

Good luck!

 

[Michael M.]

Hey all, ALSA and Movelio won't accept my debit card. Transactions keep getting denied. I called Bank of America and they said it's nothing on their end. Do you know what I can do to buy this ticket ahead of time?

 

[Deleted member 3000]

I think I paid ALSA using PayPal. If you do not have an account, you can still make a onetime payment through PayPal (I think; I don't use my debit card for PayPal).

 

[Michael M.]

I think I paid ALSA using PayPal. If you do not have an account, you can still make a onetime payment through PayPal (I think; I don't use my debit card for PayPal).

That worked, thanks! I'm sure I'll have more questions before too long

 

[whariwharangi]

Hey all, ALSA and Movelio won't accept my debit card. Transactions keep getting denied. I called Bank of America and they said it's nothing on their end. Do you know what I can do to buy this ticket ahead of time?

The websites wants to 'see' your credit card. In Europe they use card readers to 'see' the chip.

 

[brawblether]

He did say he was using a debit card... you can't make this kind of transaction using a debit card.

 

[Deleted member 3000]

He did say he was using a debit card... you can't make this kind of transaction using a debit card.

Debit cards can be a problem for some internet transactions because of the need for a PIN. PayPal seems to have that issue under control, and ALSA accepts PayPal. So a debit card can be used through PayPal (in some cases).

 

[brawblether]

Falcon's right and it's good advice

 

[karenfromcali]

Falcon's right and it's good advice

Hi brawblether.
I see you walked in February this year and I am planning to do so in 2015. Did you leave from St Jean? If so I'm sure you took the Valcarlos route. Was it quite walkable with the weather? I left mid March this year and the weather was clear enough for me to walk the Napoleon. Know there is little chance of that in Feb and but i don't know much about the Valcarlos. Any advice would be great
Thanks.
Karen

 

[brawblether]

Hi brawblether.
I see you walked in February this year and I am planning to do so in 2015. Did you leave from St Jean? If so I'm sure you took the Valcarlos route. Was it quite walkable with the weather? I left mid March this year and the weather was clear enough for me to walk the Napoleon. Know there is little chance of that in Feb and but i don't know much about the Valcarlos. Any advice would be great
Thanks.
Karen

I'll answer you in PM to save hijacking the thread

 

[Michael M.]

First off, thank you all for your input. This forum has proven to be invaluable for my upcoming trip. You all rock

Next two questions:

I land in Madrid at 8:30 and bought an ALSA bus ticket for 10:45. This is, of course, if everything goes off without a hitch. Have any of you transferred to T4 in Madrid and if so, how long did it take? Worst case scenario, the plane gets delayed and I miss the bus - would tickets be sold out, usually, if I were to walk up to the counter and want to buy one for the next departing bus? I'm sure all will be fine but I'm just trying to cover all my bases.

Also, which Burgos bus terminal is best to leave from?

As I said, thanks so much!

 

[Deleted member 3000]

The bus stand is at the terminal building exit of T-4, and well marked. Finding the correct bus stand is not obvious, but there are not a lot of buses to choose from; just check each one. The driver will have a roster with your name and seat on it. There is no counter; drivers sell tickets as needed. You have plenty of connect time, so I doubt that you will miss your bus. They rarely run full, so the next one should be able to accommodate you.

Burgos suddenly??? I presume that is your end point. There is only one bus terminal in Burgos. It is across the bridge from the cathedral, under a ten minute walk. The train station is on the far north of the city, too far to walk.

 

[Michael M.]

Perfect. And yes, I'm doing it in two stages

 

[Linda2232]

Michael M. Buen Camino!

I am walking in May. I was wondering how you got from Pamplona to St. Jean? Express Bouricot only travels from St. Jean to Pamplona and not the reverse. Thanks for the help.

Does anyone else on this thread know the answer?

 

[Albertagirl]

Michael M. Buen Camino!

I am walking in May. I was wondering how you got from Pamplona to St. Jean? Express Bouricot only travels from St. Jean to Pamplona and not the reverse. Thanks for the help.

Does anyone else on this thread know the answer?

I don't know how he got there, but I have a reservation to stay at Corazon Puro, close to Roncesvalles, my first night. I also booked a pickup in Pamplona from the Alsa bus from the airport and a ride to St Jean P de P the next morning. Check the website for availability. This is a much favoured option for many camino members. I am going in September.

 

[Linda2232]

I don't know how he got there, but I have a reservation to stay at Corazon Puro, close to Roncesvalles, my first night. I also booked a pickup in Pamplona from the Alsa bus from the airport and a ride to St Jean P de P the next morning. Check the website for availability. This is a much favoured option for many camino members. I am going in September.

I booked teletaxi San fermin to pick us up at the train station at 14:40 and drive us to st. Jean on May 25, 2015. 100€. Anyone care to join us?