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    How does one travel from the train station Madrid Chamartin to Madrid Barajas airport?

    Bus or train to Atocha Station. Exit Atocha station to the circle where all the buses load and unload. There is a shuttle bus that will take you directly to the airport. Just walk around the circle and you will either see the post that indicates the stop or the bus itself. Make sure to allow...
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    Train from Santiago to Madrid airport

    Just do it. My response might seem a bit harsh but when you get off the train in Madrid there are so many options, train, bus, taxi, that there is no one answer. If upon arrival one option makes the most sense, take it. In 2023 I was told to use the green bus to the airport so that's what I had...
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    Do you need to stay at an albergue to access their luggage transfer service?

    You have private accommodations booked. Pack transportation is inexpensive because it is a pick up and drop off service. You leave your item in a designated corner and it is dropped off in a corner. It is assumed that there is nothing of real value worth stealing. It is not a valet type service...
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    May 2024 Train or Bus Tickets from Madrid

    Instead of Santiago to Sarria search on Sarria to Santiago and a number of options will appear. They are not the major carriers so they don't show up on the apps.
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    Accommodation for Madrid airport

    No need to stay nearby. Stay in Madrid and enjoy the sights and experience. Take a cab or bus to the airport. There is an inexpensive bus that runs from Arocha Station to airport.
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    Ryanair Carry-On Dilemma: Need Your Advice!

    Stuff as much as possible on to your carry on. Include the totally necessary items. Stuff the remainder of both your items into one backpack together with the other backpack. This way you will only have one checked in item. If disaster happens upon arrival the only thing having to be replaced...
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    Correos issue - help!

    Estimate your arrival date and which service will be open. I used Correos but I made sure to arrive on Frday to assure it would be open and a Saturday morning just in case I arrived late on Friday.
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    Send luggage 23Kg from Madrid to Santiago

    Do not use the Correos branch next to the Banco be Espana. It is a large branch. They were clueless. I had to tell them to look at there own website for the process. They acted like they had never shipped a pilgrims parcel to Santiago. I arrive in Santiago in 3 days and I'm crossing my fingers...
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    Taxis on the first Stage from SJPP

    Beautiful, unless covered in fog.
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    Pamplona to SJPP April 1, 2023

    Is there an informal gathering location for individuals wanting to share a ride? The bus terminal for me is not my first choice. If I'm at the terminal, I've already purchased my ticket on line. When I rode the bus there was seats available for last minute purchase. My group of three would...
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    Santiago to Porto - by bus or train?

    Are there facilities on buses? I've heard most do but are sometimes locked.
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    Best way to get to Triacastela?

    I hope I'm not sounding like a broken record. When not familiar with transportation in an area and A to B is not straight forward, research B to A. Often options appear.
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    Travel Burgos to Santiago.

    When having a difficult time coordinating travel on train or bus from A to B, try B to A. It sometimes provides options.
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    Luggage transfers to albergues without room reservation

    The bags are not accepted. They're just tucked into a corner.
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    Do and Don'ts on the Airplane

    I've had that happen to me. When the squatter was reluctant to change seats. I politely asked the attendant to find me another seat. I ending up having an entire row and an attendant who made sure I was comfortable for the entire 14 hour flight.
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    Travel insurance for a UK citizen walking Camino Frances: Necessary/worth it?

    Nepal is not the Camino. If a helicopter is used it is used to take a patient to the nearest medical facility for triage not for transportation back home. The vast majority of the Camino can be reached by a wheeled vehicle. Spain's medical facilities are excellent so no need for emergency...
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    Travel insurance for a UK citizen walking Camino Frances: Necessary/worth it?

    Why would you need to return to the UK on a helicopter?
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    Madrid Hotel Recommendations

    Before you go, print out the metro map. You now have all of Madrid at your fingertips.
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    Downtown Madrid to Pamplona

    Something I would decide upon arrival. Too many variables. Flight delays, waiting for luggage, gate or terminal changes, etc. Make a left instead of a right on the way to catch the flight/train/bus and all your plans are changed. So get off the plane and take a deep breath. Suggestion: make hard...
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    My first Camino 😃

    There are many options for Madrid to SJPDP. I would recommend you do not make reservations since travel delays, arrival, or you just not wanting to have to run to catch transportation. Planes are faster but not as often and typically far from city center. Buses are most often and usually close...

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