Hola peregrinos...
First, thank you for all of your knowledge in the past! I have a few questions in regards to timing and hostel access. There are 5 of us. going from Pampona to Logrono on a 5 day Camino (I know I wish I had more time). Here is the section I have some questions about:
We land in Barcelona (with a layover in London) at 130 on Sunday March 24. There is a 330 and 730 train leaving for Pamplona.
1. Making the 330 train is not feasible with customs and transfer to Sants station...correct?
2. Taking the 730 seems safer. Should I buy a 330 ticket on second class + so we could change it if we do not make it? I think the fee is 5% or 30% for changing depending on what I buy.
3. Suppose we take the 730 train which gets us in at 1130 into Pamplona. We would have a 30 minute walk from the train station to Plaza del castillo where our hostel is at. We also have to get a key at another location as the hostel does not have a 24 hour reception. Supposedly it is 10 minute walk away.
We will be jet lagged and on a 7 hour time change. I just want to make sure I am not missing out on anything here, Once we get on the Camino, most planning will be gone and we will find some ease. Walking across Pamplona at this time of night should be plenty safe I assume. Would public bus or taxi work out better? Does anyone have input?
First, thank you for all of your knowledge in the past! I have a few questions in regards to timing and hostel access. There are 5 of us. going from Pampona to Logrono on a 5 day Camino (I know I wish I had more time). Here is the section I have some questions about:
We land in Barcelona (with a layover in London) at 130 on Sunday March 24. There is a 330 and 730 train leaving for Pamplona.
1. Making the 330 train is not feasible with customs and transfer to Sants station...correct?
2. Taking the 730 seems safer. Should I buy a 330 ticket on second class + so we could change it if we do not make it? I think the fee is 5% or 30% for changing depending on what I buy.
3. Suppose we take the 730 train which gets us in at 1130 into Pamplona. We would have a 30 minute walk from the train station to Plaza del castillo where our hostel is at. We also have to get a key at another location as the hostel does not have a 24 hour reception. Supposedly it is 10 minute walk away.
We will be jet lagged and on a 7 hour time change. I just want to make sure I am not missing out on anything here, Once we get on the Camino, most planning will be gone and we will find some ease. Walking across Pamplona at this time of night should be plenty safe I assume. Would public bus or taxi work out better? Does anyone have input?