Finnisterre --> Madrid

[beingmarci]

Hi, (first time walker AND post-er)

I'm planning on doing a condensed Camino (I'm using a guided tour) and it ends in Santiago. But, I would like to continue on my own and walk to Finnisterre. I'm just not sure how I can get back to Madrid afterwards (no flying). does anybody have any suggestions? Thanks so much!

 

[mspath]

beingmarci,

Welcome to the Forum!

You might take a bus from Finisterre back to Santiago and then a train to Madrid.

When you arrive in Santiago de Compostela before walking to Finisterre/Muxia
DO stop at the Galicia Tourist Office/Oficina de Turismo de Galicia in Santiago at 30 rua do Vilar near the cathedral. They have a good free list of ALL services on the paths to Finisterre and Muxia. This includes food shops, albergues, lodgings, restaurants, bars, banks, buses, etc. Their multilingual staff is most helpful.

Buen camino!

Margaret Meredith

 

[KinkyOne]

Hi, (first time walker AND post-er)

I'm planning on doing a condensed Camino (I'm using a guided tour) and it ends in Santiago. But, I would like to continue on my own and walk to Finnisterre. I'm just not sure how I can get back to Madrid afterwards (no flying). does anybody have any suggestions? Thanks so much!

Welcome to the forum

First you have to take the bus from Fisterra (in Gallego, = Finisterre in Castillian Spanish) to SdC which you can check out here:
http://www.monbus.es/es
I looked for June 1st and there are 5 buses: 08:20, 11:45, 15:00, 16:45 & 19:00. The ride takes approx.3hrs.

Then you have to get to SdC train station. If I remember correctly there is a bus stop there or somewhere near before the SdC bus station so I guess you should check that out.

For trains to Madrid check Renfe site:
http://www.renfe.com/
Again for June 1st there are 5 trains at: 08:34, 09:05, 13:30, 16:05 & 22:33. Prices varied between 21,70-31,70€ and the rides takes between 6-9,5hrs.

Hope that helps a bit.

Ultreia!

 

[beingmarci]

Welcome to the forum

First you have to take the bus from Fisterra (in Gallego, = Finisterre in Castillian Spanish) to SdC which you can check out here:
http://www.monbus.es/es
I looked for June 1st and there are 5 buses: 08:20, 11:45, 15:00, 16:45 & 19:00. The ride takes approx.3hrs.

Then you have to get to SdC train station. If I remember correctly there is a bus stop there or somewhere near before the SdC bus station so I guess you should check that out.

For trains to Madrid check Renfe site:
http://www.renfe.com/
Again for June 1st there are 5 trains at: 08:34, 09:05, 13:30, 16:05 & 22:33. Prices varied between 21,70-31,70€ and the rides takes between 6-9,5hrs.

Hope that helps a bit.

Ultreia!

Thanks so much! The train looks lovely, and relaxing. I'm still convinced this isn't really happening )

 

[beingmarci]

beingmarci,

Welcome to the Forum!

You might take a bus from Finisterre back to Santiago and then a train to Madrid.

When you arrive in Santiago de Compostela before walking to Finisterre/Muxia
DO stop at the Galicia Tourist Office/Oficina de Turismo de Galicia in Santiago at 30 rua do Vilar near the cathedral. They have a good free list of ALL services on the paths to Finisterre and Muxia. This includes food shops, albergues, lodgings, restaurants, bars, banks, buses, etc. Their multilingual staff is most helpful.

Buen camino!

Margaret Meredith

Thanks so much! I as a bit worried about getting lost along this part of the route (I'v heard it's not uite as well marked, so it ill be really helpful to visit the tourism office. THANKS!!

 

[Ekelund]

Two weeks ago I was in finisterre and I went back to SDC on the bus. A beautiful ride along the coast. In SdC I arrived at the busstation and I got on another bus (Alsa) to the airport in Madrid. It is a 9 hour ride but I avoided the hassel of arriving at the trainstation in Madrid and then going to the airport. It was a long ride but very beautifull in Galicia and we went by Ponteferrada and Astorga (I think) which is on The Frances and I saw the yellow arrows again. I almost got of the bus!
Do not worry about walking to Finisterre, it is well marked and you will not get lost. It is a beautiful walk and so great walking into Finisterre along the beach.
Buen Camino to you.

 

[Thornley]

Thanks so much! I as a bit worried about getting lost along this part of the route (I'v heard it's not uite as well marked, so it ill be really helpful to visit the tourism office. THANKS!!

It is very, very well marked and it has become very popular, you won't be alone or get lost.

 

[SYates]

OK, I might get myself in hot water here, but why on earth do you use a tour operator on the CF? There is really no reason for it unless you have really special requirements/needs. As for the travel back to Santiago and Madrid, you have already gotten good advice. Buen Camino! SY

Hi, (first time walker AND post-er)

I'm planning on doing a condensed Camino (I'm using a guided tour) and it ends in Santiago. But, I would like to continue on my own and walk to Finnisterre. I'm just not sure how I can get back to Madrid afterwards (no flying). does anybody have any suggestions? Thanks so much!

 

[Thornley]

OK, I might get myself in hot water here, but why on earth do you use a tour operator on the CF? There is really no reason for it unless you have really special requirements/needs. As for the travel back to Santiago and Madrid, you have already gotten good advice. Buen Camino! SY

Not with me you won't SY , i agree with you 1000%
I think Marci will be ok once she has finished in Santiago , it might dawn on her that she maybe could have done the walking/planning thing on her own and that the last 100km to Muxia/Finisterre will be just a walk with a few people keeping her company.