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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 copies of the Airport and Metro map and have it handy.Hi
I am planning to fly into Madrid. People say one of the best ways to get
to Pamplona from the Madrid Airport is to go to Terminal 4 and take a bus
directly to Pamplona. I believe that other people take a taxi or bus
to a renfe train station then take the train to Pamplona
But, while I am in Madrid, I would like to go to the Museo Sofia Reina
and see Picasso's Guernica Painting. So I am going to need some help
figuring this one out.
First I need transportation from the Airport to the Museum or to a
hotel, etc, that's near the Museum. I do believe that I would want
to stay overnight unless I arrive really early in the morning, go to
the Museum, then take a bus/train to Pamplona later in the day.
Then, the next day I would need to take the Train/Bus to Pamplona.
So, I need advice on the following things
1. Transportation from the Madrid Airport to the Museum or Nearby Lodging.
2. Lodging recommendations in Madrid near the Museum
3. How to get to Pamplona from downtown Madrid instead of the Airport.
Thanks in advance for your help
I am doing roughly the same in early April. Bus airport to atocha, staying overnight at Hostal Delfina (recommended elsewhere on this blog and looks good and good value - single 32 Euros) well located and easy walk to Reina Sofia and Atocha for early morning train to PamplonaHi
I am planning to fly into Madrid. People say one of the best ways to get
to Pamplona from the Madrid Airport is to go to Terminal 4 and take a bus
directly to Pamplona. I believe that other people take a taxi or bus
to a renfe train station then take the train to Pamplona
But, while I am in Madrid, I would like to go to the Museo Sofia Reina
and see Picasso's Guernica Painting. So I am going to need some help
figuring this one out.
First I need transportation from the Airport to the Museum or to a
hotel, etc, that's near the Museum. I do believe that I would want
to stay overnight unless I arrive really early in the morning, go to
the Museum, then take a bus/train to Pamplona later in the day.
Then, the next day I would need to take the Train/Bus to Pamplona.
So, I need advice on the following things
1. Transportation from the Madrid Airport to the Museum or Nearby Lodging.
2. Lodging recommendations in Madrid near the Museum
3. How to get to Pamplona from downtown Madrid instead of the Airport.
Thanks in advance for your help
I recommended Hostal Delfina on another thread. It was a good place to stay. We happened to visit Reina Sofia on a Sunday afternoon when admission was free!I am doing roughly the same in early April. Bus airport to atocha, staying overnight at Hostal Delfina (recommended elsewhere on this blog and looks good and good value - single 32 Euros) well located and easy walk to Reina Sofia and Atocha for early morning train to Pamplona
It is the same bus that goes to Terminal 4. It is a yellow bus usually and it is the airport express. It ws 5 Euros last fall when my husband took it.I was told there's also a bus you can catch from Terminal 1 to Puerte de Atocha?
Oh good. Thank you!It is the same bus that goes to Terminal 4. It is a yellow bus usually and it is the airport express. It ws 5 Euros last fall when my husband took it.
Very helpful info. Thank you. I will avoid all school girls just to be sure.Yup. The Aerobús runs every 15 minutes direct to Atocha. It’s the final stop, so you can’t miss it. Cash only €5, no change for more than a €10 note. Loads of accommodation nearby. Pension Gonzalo is a favourite. If you want to try the smallest room on the planet (although immaculate and well staffed) try sleep’n Atocha. If you’re overnighting then the bars on Calle Jesus are good, cheap and friendly, especially Los Gatos (only one bar stool, which is ordinarily my wife’s, but you can use it) If you want to walk less than a mile then Hostal Mayor on Sol is excellent value.
Train has to be booked in advance, but is cheap. Allow time for queues at the station and pre-departure security. Also the entrance to Atocha isn’t where any rational human would place it.
The areas round train stations, and ports for that matter, are usually the roughest in town; but Madrid’s an honourable exception. It’s not a church-outing, so keep your eyes open; but if you’re allowed to cross the road on your own it’s nothing to be concerned about.
However - Pick your area for an evening stroll with care. Just north of the Gran Via, those insubstantially dressed schoolgirls, are not schoolgirls. A friend told me.
Get there a clear half-hour before departure.Very helpful info. Thank you. I will avoid all school girls just to be sure.
Good to know to have small bills/coins for the bus! I think I have a stash of leftover euro coinage I need to dig out, too.
I already booked my train. What time would you get there to have plenty of time to get through security?
I think I’m just going to book near the train station and maybe save the Plaza for when I return. It just sounds easier.
Thanks again everyone!
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