Getting from Sahagún to Porto

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Doing some last minute thinking - leaving the US in 2 1/2 weeks to walk the Madrid - about 3 weeks - I take my time. Was going to continue on the Frances to Santiago, but now thinking about the Portuguese - about 2 1/2 weeks for me. Considered the Invierno - it looks fabulous! But I think maybe that's for next year.

So, I need help figuring how to get from Sahagún / León to Porto. Any suggestions? Have looked on Rome2Rio, but just get confused. Do Alsa & RENFE operate in Portugal, or just go to border cities? I don't imagine this can be done in one day. So, I'll take two - maybe three? I have 8 weeks - so I think there's plenty of time.

I'll get a Tarjeta Dorada from the RENFE office at the Madrid Airport when I arrive, and do I understand that Portugal will just give me a reduced fare for being well over 60? - regular passport works?

Have already checked out postings & blogs by Laurie, Anniesantiago, KinkyOne, and Undermanager for the Madrid, KinkyOne's postings for the Invierno, and some postings for the Portuguese -- of course, I'll stay at the Casa de Fernanda - do I need a rezzie?

Thanks so much for any information, tips, and such!
Terry

Rebekah Scott said:

I've done that very long train shlep to Porto, with the stop in Vigo in between. If I were you, I'd just take the Sahagun-Ponferrada train and walk the Invierno to Monforte, or Lalin.

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Funny you should mention this -- I've been trying to decide whether to "backtrack" from Sahagun to Porto or just continue as you suggest. The latter sounds wisest. But I might like to visit Porto again . I probably should do more info-gathering on both options so I don't waste time dithering when I get to Sahagun. Might depend on time, my aches and pains, and what does the Camino suggest... Looks like the Invierno might have more ups and downs - which I may need to take into account. Thanks, Rebekah, for making me think more about the choice!!
Terry

Oh my goodness, @KinkyOne , these links are wonderful! Thanks so much!!

I'm considering the Portuguese slightly over the Invierno at this time, because I think it will be better considering my level of fitness this time. The Invierno seems a better idea for my next Camino. I've seen the postings by @towanda1961, @peregrina2000, and @KinkyOne , of course - it looks WONDERFUL! And if there are a few more people on it next year, that might be a bit more comfortable for me, as well. BUT - who knows how I'll feel when I arrive in Sahagun.