Getting to Orbigo - easier from Madrid or Barcelona?

Joanne P

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Camino Frances June 2018 & June 2023

• Aug 17, 2017

• #1

Well, it's almost time to start watching out for flights specials for next year.
We want to start by going to the Medieval Festival in Orbigo.
Is it going to be easier to get to Orbigo from Madrid or Barcelona .... or wont it make much difference?

Thanks

 

mspath

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• Aug 17, 2017

• #2

Check/compare the basic routes/transports/times/costs to travel from both Madrid and Barcelona to Hospitall de Orbigo on www.Rome2Rio.com.

Do be aware that Hospital de Orbigo is a small village and that much accommodation for the 2018 medieval fair which usually is in early June may already be booked.

Here is their recent 2017 program.

Good luck and Buen camino!

 

Joanne P

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Time of past OR future Camino

Camino Frances June 2018 & June 2023

• Aug 17, 2017

• #3

mspath said:

Check/compare the basic routes/transports/times/costs to travel from both Madrid and Barcelona to Hospitall de Orbigo on www.Rome2Rio.com.

Do be aware that Hospital de Orbigo is a small village and that much accommodation for the 2018 medieval fair which usually is in early June may already be booked.

Here is their recent 2017 program.

Good luck and Buen camino!

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Thanks for that transport link, I will check it out.
Hmm, it hadn't occurred to me that accommodation might be booked out this far in advance. I will get on to that before booking flights.
Thanks again, that's been very helpful.

 

Felipe

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• Aug 17, 2017

• #4

In general terms, Madrid is nearer, and offers more transportation options. Check ALSA and RENFE.
If you have problems with lodging, take note that León (a big city) is just half an hour from Orbigo. Frequent bus rides, too.

 

Last edited: Aug 17, 2017