Paul Wilson
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I did look at the train but it involves so many changes, once I’m sat down I’m a lazy big buggerWhy not train?
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Thank you that is very helpfulNo covid test required for internal flights in Spain.
I should have said currently there is not covid test required for internal flights, since the only thing that we know for sure is that things can change!Thank you that is very helpful
Yes but I travelled from the uk by train and always had Eurostar as my fall back plan, I despise all the extra charges with “cheap” flights now and would rather an honest, if you travel with us here’s the cost…airlines are like, what’s that you’re going to be breathing, sorry that’s extra. I saw a Ryanair flight the same day for £22 and though yeah that’s 90 quid for a start because I’m not in my underwearWould you have to buy a new ticket from Paris to the UK?
Agree completely. And yes, a bus looks like a cheap, direct option. Maybe a change in Irun? (French border).Yes but I travelled from the uk by train and always had Eurostar as my fall back plan, I despise all the extra charges with “cheap” flights now and would rather an honest, if you travel with us here’s the cost…airlines are like, what’s that you’re going to be breathing, sorry that’s extra. I saw a Ryanair flight the same day for £22 and though yeah that’s 90 quid for a start because I’m not in my underwear
That happened to me on the way over to Spain. My direct flight to Bilbao was cancelled and instead I got rerouted to Bilbao via Barcelona. Out worked out fine, but yes, could have gone wrongMy flight home has just been amended by Vueling and I now have to transit via Barcelona from SdC it adds time to my arrival in UK (plus I’m not sure of the covid requirements/testing for an internal Spanish flight are) and makes things a bit more difficult does anyone know how reliable the bus from SdC to Paris is, I don’t mind the long journey (20hrs) but I will take reliability over uncertainty every time, especially with so many flights seemingly being cancelled or amended last minute just now
Thanks for the heads up. Jeez I've just gone through a lot of their reviews and I think I’ll give them a miss, it seems they’re the cheap flights of the bus world. I suppose at worst I’ll be changing trains, I’m thinking Madrid-Barcelona-Paris that was my original fall back anywayI took a Flix bus from Toulouse to Bilbao a few years ago. The bus originated in Rome and was 6 hours late getting to Toulouse. If the bus originates in SdC, I would say no worries; otherwise I would look into their track record for maintaining scheduled departure times. I agree with your concept of taking the bus over taking the train. The train to Irun from SdC requires lots of changes and is slower than a bus.
Oh dear... has something changed on the train route since 2014? Is it COV specific? I rode the train directly -- it was 11 hours -- from SdC to Irun in October of 2014. I had to then get a different train from Hendaye to Bordeaux (something about track gauge changes), but that was the most easy and pleasant journey I've ever had by train.I took a Flix bus from Toulouse to Bilbao a few years ago. The bus originated in Rome and was 6 hours late getting to Toulouse. If the bus originates in SdC, I would say no worries; otherwise I would look into their track record for maintaining scheduled departure times. I agree with your concept of taking the bus over taking the train. The train to Irun from SdC requires lots of changes and is slower than a bus.
I always use this app to figure out transpiration options. It's a free app.My flight home has just been amended by Vueling and I now have to transit via Barcelona from SdC it adds time to my arrival in UK (plus I’m not sure of the covid requirements/testing for an internal Spanish flight are) and makes things a bit more difficult does anyone know how reliable the bus from SdC to Paris is, I don’t mind the long journey (20hrs) but I will take reliability over uncertainty every time, especially with so many flights seemingly being cancelled or amended last minute just now
You funny.Yes but I travelled from the uk by train and always had Eurostar as my fall back plan, I despise all the extra charges with “cheap” flights now and would rather an honest, if you travel with us here’s the cost…airlines are like, what’s that you’re going to be breathing, sorry that’s extra. I saw a Ryanair flight the same day for £22 and though yeah that’s 90 quid for a start because I’m not in my underwear
You funny.Yes but I travelled from the uk by train and always had Eurostar as my fall back plan, I despise all the extra charges with “cheap” flights now and would rather an honest, if you travel with us here’s the cost…airlines are like, what’s that you’re going to be breathing, sorry that’s extra. I saw a Ryanair flight the same day for £22 and though yeah that’s 90 quid for a start because I’m not in my underwear
Hi alexwalkerAgree completely. And yes, a bus looks like a cheap, direct option. Maybe a change in Irun? (French border).
I like trains in Spain: Fast, cheap, and with a restaurant coach for some food and beverage (Yes, you heard wine), while watching the landscape floating by.
Also, being over 60, I am entitled to a Carta Dorada, giving me 25% discount on all train travels in Spain for a whole year, at the cost of 6 Euros.
Here's the information page for the Carta DoradaHi alexwalker
I agree with yourself I do love train traveling through Spain, but I didn’t know about a discount for people over sixties. Do you just ask for the discount when purchasing a ticket and how do you obtain a carta Dora day. Cheers Tony
Thanks for your help tercile;Here's the information page for the Carta Dorada
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However, you may be able to purchase a ticket at a lower promotional rate online than for the tarjeta dorada discount.
You buy the Carta Dorada at the train station before you buy your ticket(s). 6 Euros, 25% discount on tickets. Valid 12 months.Hi alexwalker
I agree with yourself I do love train traveling through Spain, but I didn’t know about a discount for people over sixties. Do you just ask for the discount when purchasing a ticket and how do you obtain a carta Dora day. Cheers Tony
No actually it doesn't necessarily. In 2019 I took one train all the way. But yes - it took about 10 hours or so. I have to say I loved every minute, because I was getting a preview of many parts of my walk in the other direction.The train to Irun from SdC requires lots of changes and is slower than a bus.
Thanks for your help alexwalker.You buy the Carta Dorada at the train station before you buy your ticket(s). 6 Euros, 25% discount on tickets. Valid 12 months.
Thanks for your help mspath.Often in larger stations there is a special window to purchase the Carta Dorada. In the past you had to show your national passport in order to purchase the card.
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