This map shows SJPdP and Santiago in relation to major airports used by most people to access the camino.
The big deal is getting to Europe. Within Europe, transportation links using discount airlines, trains, and buses are very good.
The closest airports to SJPdP are Biarritz France (BIQ) (with flights from London and Paris) and San Sebastian Spain (EAS) (with flights from Barcelona and Madrid).
Santiago airport Labacolla (SCQ) has flights to London, Paris, Madrid, and others.
You need to think about how to get there and how to get home.
400 Airports
401 Airports in Spain
402 Airports in France
403 Airports in Portugal
404 Airports in London UK
401
Airports in Spain
AENA manages airports in Spain
http://www.aena-aeropuertos.es/csee/Satellite/HomeAenaAeropuertos/en/Home.html
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Airports in France
Biarritz Airport (BIQ)
http://en.biarritz.aeroport.fr/
Bordeaux Airport
http://www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr/en
Lyon Airport (LYS)
ttp://www.lyonaeroports.com/eng
Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Orly (ORY):
http://www.aeroportsdeparis.fr/ADP/en-gb/passagers/home/
Pau Airport
http://www.pau.aeroport.fr/
403
Airports in Portugal
ANA manages airports in Portugal
http://www.ana.pt/en-US/Pages/Homepage.aspx
404
Airports in London UK
London Heathrow (LHR)
http://www.heathrowairport.com/
London Gatwick (LGW)
http://www.gatwickairport.com/
London Stansted (STN)
http://www.stanstedairport.com/
London Luton (LTN)
http://www.london-luton.co.uk/
London City (LCY)
http://www.londoncityairport.com/
500 Trains
501 Trains in Spain
502 Trains in France
503 Trains in Portugal
504 Trains in UK
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Trains in Spain
Schedules for Renfe Trains are updated mid June and mid December. Some trains were updated 23 May 2014 for 15 June ... only 3 weeks in advance.
Renfe
http://www.renfe.com/
Renfe Cercanius (light rail commuter services to major cities in Spain)
http://www.renfe.com/EN/viajeros/cercanias/index.html
Euskotren connects from Bilbao to Hendaye France
http://www.euskotren.es/
FEVE was a state-owned Spanish narrow gauge railway company. The company was absorbed by Renfe in 2012. The FEVE lines continue to operate as a separate entity with several short lines mainly in Northern Spain.
Renfe FEVE Trains
http://www.renfe.com/EN/viajeros/feve/index.html
FEVE
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ttp://www.feve.es/es/
Renfe connects with SNCF at Irun/Hendaye and Port Bou/
Cerbère where there is break of gauge.
SNCF and Renfe operate a high speed train that connects Paris Gare de Lyon direct to Barcelona Sants. This is a new service as of 15 December 2013.
Renfe connects with CP via trains from Vigo to Valenca.
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Trains in France
SNCF is France's train system.
TGV trains provide high speed service across France. You must have a reserved seat on TGV trains (you can reserve at the station just prior to boarding).
SNCF TER is a regional train system. You can't reserve a seat on TER trains.
Intercites trains are non-high speed trains that cover areas without TGV service.
SNCF and Renfe operate a high speed train that connects Paris Gare de Lyon direct to Barcelona Sants. This is a new service as of 15 December 2013.
SNCF (France)
http://www.sncf.com/en/passengers
SNCF TER (France regional train service)
http://www.ter-sncf.com/
SNCF - train schedule and tickets:
http://www.voyages-sncf.com/billet-train/horaires
SNCF Railway Map France
http://www.bonjourlafrance.com/france-map/sncf-map-large.htm
SNCF TGV Map
http://www.bonjourlafrance.com/france-trains/tgv-map.htm
Eurostar train connects London St Pancras International with Paris Gare du Nord.
http://www.eurostar.com/
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Trains in Portugal
Comboios de Portugal (urban, regional, national, and international train services)
http://www.cp.pt/cp/displayPage.do?vgnextoid=87cbd5abe2a74010VgnVCM1000007b01a8c0RCRD
CP operates overnight trains from Lisboa and Porto Portugal terminating in Madrid Spain and in Hendaye France.
CP operates Celta trains between Vigo Spain and Porto Portugal - Estaçao de Campanha.
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Trains in UK
UK National Rail
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Eurostar train connects London St Pancras International with Paris Gare du Nord.
http://www.eurostar.com/
600 Train Stations
adif manages Renfe stations Spain
http://www.adif.es/es_ES/conoceradif/conoceradif.shtml
SNCF train stations France
http://www.gares-en-mouvement.com/fr/
700 Bus Companies
Bus companies tend to update their schedules only 30 days in advance. Some bus companies will not sell tickets more than 30 days in advance.
701 Spain Bus Companies
702 France Bus Companies
703 Portugal Bus Companies
704 UK Bus Companies
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Spain Bus Companies
Agreda Automovil (Zaragosa)
http://www.agredasa.es/
Alosa (Huesca)
http://alosa.avanzabus.com/web/rutas__horarios_y_precios/lineas_regulares.html
ALSA (In particular Madrid and Barcelona to Pamplona, San Sebastian, Burgos and others. Pamplona to SJPdP (international). Good coverage over most of the
Camino Frances)
http://www.alsa.es/en/
Autna (Vigo to Oporto)
http://www.autna.com/
Autobuses Jimenez - (Logroño)
http://www.autobusesjimenez.com/
Autocares Artieda (Pamplona to Roncesvalles)
http://www.autocaresartieda.com/?scc=svpropios
Avanza Grupo (Spain)
http://www.avanzabus.com/web/default.aspx
Bilman Bus (Cantabria, La Rioja, Navarra, Valencia, Murcia)
http://www.bilmanbus.es/
Conda ( Navarra Region including service Pamplona to SJPdP)
http://www.conda.es/index.php
Empresa Freire (Galacia)
http://www.empresafreire.com/html/castelan/seccion3a.php
Estebanez aja (Palencia to Carrion de los Condes)
http://estebanezaja.es/index.html
Express Bourricot (SJPdP private hire taxi and luggage transport)
http://www.expressbourricot.com/
La Estellesa (hub Estelle)
http://www.laestellesa.com/
Monbus (Galicia)
http://www.monbus.es/index2.htm
PESA (San Sebastian to Bayonne)
http://www.pesa.net/pesa/public_home/ctrl_home.php
Empresa Portomarin (phone number) Service Lugo - Sarria - Portomarin
http://www.paginasamarillas.es/fichas/ig/empresa-portomarin-s-a-_012278883_000000001.html
Vibasa (Vigo to Barcelona)
http://www.vibasa.com/
702
France Bus Companies
Transdev ATCRB (Hendaye to Bayonne)
http://www.transports-atcrb.com/
Transports64 (Aquitaine region including Pau, Bayonne, and SJPdP)
http://www.transports64.fr/transports-64?lang=fr
703
Portugal Bus Companies
Autna provides bus services between Vigo and Porto. Autna has schedule information connecting from Vigo to Santiago and Porto to Lisboa.
Autna
http://www.autna.com/es/
Eva Transporte (Algarve)
http://www.eva-bus.com/
Rede Expressos provides bus service all over Portugal.
Rede Expressos
http://www.rede-expressos.pt/
Renex provides bus service between Lisboa and Porto. Renex provides service to many locations in Portugal.
Renex
http://www.renex.pt/
Avanza Grupo provides bus service between Lisboa and Madrid Spain.
Avanza
http://www.avanzabus.com/web/default.aspx
704
UK Bus Companies
National Express
http://www.nationalexpress.com/home.aspx