Bad Pilgrim
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Have never managed to book Alsa online the past few years, hehehe.
In May I took it from Sdc to Madrid (the same timing as yours). I actually walked to the bus station earlier in the day to get the tickets (just in case). In the end it was only half full (you don't need to make 2 trips) although there are a couple of people disembarking/embarking along the way to Madrid.
I took Alsa twice on my trip. Both times the ticket booth were not opened (even during normal working hours). Both times I bought the tickets from the machine next to the booth. Paid cash (they gave change) as my Visa doesn't seems to work with Alsa.
Bad Pilgrim...I believe there is a ticket service at the Oficina de Peregrinos by Alsa.
Good luck.
Ok but... The Pilgrim Office *shudder*... I haven't been there for the last ten years... Isn't that where you have to stand in line for like five hours? But thanks for the info, I will go there to check it out... Perhaps.
I took the train from SdC to Madrid. Got tickets at the Pilgrim's Reception Office. Easy, fast and (in my opinion) much preferred over a bus.
Buen Camino!
--jim--
Here you go...see services.
https://oficinadelperegrino.com/en/pilgrims-reception-office/
I took that bus in May 2016. I had enough time to purchase in the early afternoon and it was not a problem for me. The bus was half full and was pretty well filled up after leavin La Coruna. The bus stops in Central Madrid bus depot and then terminates at the airport. I hope that helps.Advice needed! SOS!
I want to go by bus from Santiago to Madrid the 28 of July, preferably in the evening. I have tried to buy ticket online - doesn't work. I tried their phone number (ALSA) - doesn't work.
My question is: does anyone know how crowded these busses are? Do I even need to reserve a ticket, or would it be possible to buy the ticket on board?
It is the night bus 21.30 - 06.30 between Santiago and Madrid. Of course I can go before or after that in the morning/evening, I don't mind, but 28 of July would be good.
So do I need to get a ticket before, to be sure, or not? Anyone familiar with this route?
Thanks! :0D
/Bad Pilgrim
Advice needed! SOS!
I want to go by bus from Santiago to Madrid the 28 of July, preferably in the evening. I have tried to buy ticket online - doesn't work. I tried their phone number (ALSA) - doesn't work.
My question is: does anyone know how crowded these busses are? Do I even need to reserve a ticket, or would it be possible to buy the ticket on board?
It is the night bus 21.30 - 06.30 between Santiago and Madrid. Of course I can go before or after that in the morning/evening, I don't mind, but 28 of July would be good.
So do I need to get a ticket before, to be sure, or not? Anyone familiar with this route?
Thanks! :0D
/Bad Pilgrim
If you are still on the Invierno, oh mystery pilgrim, you could always buy your tickets from Santiago at the bus station in Lalín. It is not far from the center.
Buen camino, laurie
That sounds good. I will be in Santiago the day after tomorrow to try it out! Thanks!@Bad Pilgrim: the ticket office at the Pilgrims' Office does not require standing in the Compostela line and as far as I know there is no price differential. Staff (in my experience) speak English and are helpful. The bus station in Santiago is sometimes not staffed and you will need to buy your ticket from a machine with a not-easy-to-understand menu. Online booking with Alsa does provide you with access to discounts but I've never been able to figure it out.
I caught the train which was great and hassle free to MadridAdvice needed! SOS!
I want to go by bus from Santiago to Madrid the 28 of July, preferably in the evening. I have tried to buy ticket online - doesn't work. I tried their phone number (ALSA) - doesn't work.
My question is: does anyone know how crowded these busses are? Do I even need to reserve a ticket, or would it be possible to buy the ticket on board?
It is the night bus 21.30 - 06.30 between Santiago and Madrid. Of course I can go before or after that in the morning/evening, I don't mind, but 28 of July would be good.
So do I need to get a ticket before, to be sure, or not? Anyone familiar with this route?
Thanks! :0D
/Bad Pilgrim
I caught the train which was great and hassle free to Madrid
Hi. I am a bit late into this thread but will add my info anyway. Train from sdc to Madrid is normally about 50 euro. But the one at 6am is a lot cheaper, I think 22 euro when I last checked. Buen camino all.
@Bad Pilgrim
I have traveled by the Alsa overnight bus from Santiago to Madrid. It was a nightmare: every seat occupied and the bus was very hot. My ticket, bought at the Santiago bus depot earlier on the day of my departure, stated on it that it went to the airport. It did not.... If you are not flying out the same morning and cost is critical, you might take the Alsa overnight bus, but I wouldn't recommend it. Good luck.
On November 29, 2015. I have the ticket in front of me. All the best on your journey.Thanks for the information! We are flying out of Madrid on the morning of Sept 11., AC back to Canada. How long ago did you have this awful experience?
On November 29, 2015. I have the ticket in front of me. All the best on your journey.
Oops. May have sold you a pup there. Just had a look on the Renfe app and it is quoting 35 for the 5.15 and the later ones are full. The 22 I saw was when I was looking a few months ahead. Sorry friend!! (Hangs head in shame)
@Bad Pilgrim
I have traveled by the Alsa overnight bus from Santiago to Madrid. It was a nightmare: every seat occupied and the bus was very hot. My ticket, bought at the Santiago bus depot earlier on the day of my departure, stated on it that it went to the airport. It did not. It terminated at the main bus depot, where the Alsa staff at the wicket had no idea why it was not going to the airport or whether there would be any bus going there at any time. Finally, someone at the bus station information desk said that I could get to the airport by the Cercanias train, which is what I did. Fortunately, I had several hours extra before my flight (connecting to Canada) left, or I would have had to pay a last minute price for a replacement ticket. I made my flight, with little time to spare. I was so exhausted that I was throwing up on the flight, a first for me. If you are not flying out the same morning and cost is critical, you might take the Alsa overnight bus, but I wouldn't recommend it. Good luck.
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