Getting to Burgos from Madrid

[SFGfan]

This Fall I’ll be completing the Camino. I’ve done it in sections, as my time has allowed. First leg was to Santiago from Ponferrada. Second was from SJPD to Burgos. Last will be from Burgos to Ponferrada via the messeta...
Question here is....Train or bus from Madrid to Burgos.
I’ve read that the bus drops off near the cathedral and the train stops outside of Burgos..

Thank you

 

[Laurie Sanantone]

I took the bus and it was a very smooth process. Bought my ALSA ticket in advance, transferred from international terminal to Terminal 4, snoozed on the bus, arrived in Burgos less than 3 hours later. Yes, the bus terminal is only about a 10 minute walk from the Cathedral, while the train stops on the outskirts of town. I’d do the same thing again.

 

[peterhore]

Yes, the bus service from Madrid (Barajas) to Burgos in luxury six-wheeler buses is great, though Spanish bus stations can be a little confusing, but everybody is helpful.

 

[KinkyOne]

Even if you take a train there's regular bus service from Burgos Rosa de Lima train station which drop you off in the center of the city. It's less than 2 hrs walk from train station to the cathedral but it is not particularly nice, mostly through suburbs with huge apartment buildings.

 

[VNwalking]

This Fall I’ll be completing the Camino. I’ve done it in sections, as my time has allowed. First leg was to Santiago from Ponferrada. Second was from SJPD to Burgos. Last will be from Burgos to Ponferrada via the messeta...
Question here is....Train or bus from Madrid to Burgos.
I’ve read that the bus drops off near the cathedral and the train stops outside of Burgos..

Thank you

Definitely the bus from the airport.
It's so easy: catch it outside of the terminal, and the bus station in Burgos is very convenient, too.

 

[SFGfan]

Thank you everyone.