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I had two shorter rail trips to book: Sahagun to Leon, and Leon to Astorga. My high speed trains have been booked, but the shorter ones didn't show up: until today. Bam! There they were. I booked my train from Sahagun and a bus to Astorga. I understand that they can't book out their trains too...
According to a video (which was very helpful), when you purchase a high speed train, your QR code will give you access to the Cercanias train. There should be one turn style (sp?) that has a large QR sticker on it, that will read your free ticket. Video:
Perfecto! This is just what I needed to know: the location of the trains, thank you! As I have walked the Pyrenees before, I'm starting this Camino from Pamplona the following morning, walking only 16kms. Thanks for your help! ;-)
My plane is scheduled to land at 7:30 a.m. I am carrying my pack (no checked luggage). I have purchased my high speed train ticket to Pamplona that leaves at 10:30 a.m. I have that free commuter ticket attached to my high speed ticket. Here's the plan:
I'm sitting near the front of the plane...
I am trying to book 4 trips using the train, I have 2 booked, but the 2 shorter slower trains are not showing up yet. I have a link to a video explaining this:
The trains will not show up until they are put on the schedule (52 days out?). It's all random, so I check every other day to book...
I have done this as well, it looks like about the same travel time. I just had a free ticket on the commuter, but if time is tight, I will jump on the yellow and black bus for sure!
I walk April 4th, arriving at MAD from the U.S. I used the app: Trainline, which facilitates train travel for Renfe and other European (I believe) train ticketing. The trains for the first week of April are now available (53 days out when purchased). There is a fast train to Pamplona (3.5...
Be careful of flying: my friend had her poles confiscated when flying within Spain (not allowed unless checked). Also, I have had my flight to Pamplona canceled because there weren't enough passengers, and I was rebooked on the next flight (6 hours later). I could have taken a bus or train and...
I fly through AMS in 10 days with a short layover. I'm pretty sure I'll miss my flight. I keep hoping they figure it out. Nothing I can do. Twitter has interesting up to date reports (not for the weak of heart).
Love the ease from the airport! It’s almost shocking to get off the bus, go out of the terminal, turn right, cross the lovely bridge to see a curved archway and the cathedral! And about the laundromat there: if anyone finds my gloves in the dryer: keep them. 🤣 Spain. This year.
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