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I want to buy two tickets Mad T4 to Pamplona on 3 September and cannot get the renfe site to work for me.
works fine from 'all stations in Madrid' but not T4, so i am guessing you will have to go into town (easy), Chamartín or Atocha... Buen CaminoI have reviewed and re-reviewed all the threads on getting train tickets and still have trouble. I want to buy two tickets Mad T4 to Pamplona on 3 September and cannot get the renfe site to work for me. It keeps coming up that there are no trains available. I have even changed my date and still the same message in Spanish. Would someone please try this and see if you get the same message? perhaps there really are no trains available for that date. At least I would know then...Thank you. Ed
The RENFE web site is a disaster to use for most of us in North America, though a few lucky souls have figured it out.
Well, everyone sure has been helpful!!!!!
I thank each and everyone for your replies. I did know that I needed to go to Atocha first but kept trying to get a train ticket from Madrid T4 to Pamplona. Seems as though I need to get back on Renfe site and try to get a ticket from Atocha to Pamplona then get a free token to get to Atocha from Mad T4 at Madrid Aeroport. Looks like it may have been my error afterall...
I also thought that taking a bus would take longer to get to Pamplona overall. Is this still true? I have reservations at Corozon Pure the night of 3 Sept so I do need to get to pamplona in time for Istvan to pick me up. My flight arrives in Madrid from the USA at 0930.
Having been through the Renfe quandry, I had to give up and go with Rail Europe. In reading this thread I realize I still don't have a lay of the land. I land at T4 but need to get a hotel to overnight because it will be too late for the Corazon Puro folks. I was hoping to find something near Atacha because I am booked from Atocha to Pamplona. Is it some distance from T4 to Atacha? Can I taxi? Appreciate any suggestions...Hi, Ed,
You've got the bus information from others, but if you still are leaning towards train, there are two things to know:
-- Trains to Pamplona, leave from Atocha, which will require a ride on the Cercanias train line from T4 to Atocha. Those trains (the C1 line) take 26 minutes and leave at 28 and 58 after the hour.
-- The RENFE web site is a disaster to use for most of us in North America, though a few lucky souls have figured it out. I would suggest petrabax, rather than Rail Europe, it seems their prices are cheaper and they offer all web fare specials that the RENFE site does. They are showing availability on four trains from Atocha to Pamplona on Sept. 3 -- at 7:35 am, 11:35 am, 13:05, and 19:35. Prices range from $41 US to $8s.
And your Cercanias ticket is also included free in the price if you are on the Alvia or Ave.
Hope this helps. Laurie
Hi, maggie,Having been through the Renfe quandry, I had to give up and go with Rail Europe. In reading this thread I realize I still don't have a lay of the land. I land at T4 but need to get a hotel to overnight because it will be too late for the Corazon Puro folks. I was hoping to find something near Atacha because I am booked from Atocha to Pamplona. Is it some distance from T4 to Atacha? Can I taxi? Appreciate any suggestions...
OTH86, I'll see if I can find contact info for Hostal Bruna on booking.com. Do you know how far Atacha is from T4? Is it best by taxi? ThanksI just got train tickets thru the Renfe web site a few days ago without any problem -- using Google Translates to be sure which boxes to check. I'm also being met by Istvan (from Corazon Puro) at 14h40 having taken the 11.35 train on 7 Oct. But I arrive on the 6th at 10h05, so will stay overnight at Hostal Bruña - short walk to Atocha. My tickets are printed, and I'm READY TO GO!!
Buen Camino HalfDome!
Terry
Do you know how far Atacha is from T4? Is it best by taxi?
Hi maggie, we were writing at the same time -- I answered your question about T4 and ATocha in the post above your most recent one.OTH86, I'll see if I can find contact info for Hostal Bruna on booking.com. Do you know how far Atacha is from T4? Is it best by taxi? Thanks
Hi Laurie, yes I did check the Hostal Bruna because someone else had mentioned it, but it was a tad pricey I took Annie's suggestion and went with Hostal Residencia Fernandez. It looks quite nice, is a bit cheaper and seems close to Atocha. Thank you so much for your continued help. Maggie.Hi maggie, we were writing at the same time -- I answered your question about T4 and ATocha in the post above your most recent one.
About the Hostal Bruna. I love that place, it is run by a wonderful family, it is cheap and clean, and it's right across the street from the Prado. But it's about a km away from Atocha, which may be further than you want to walk. Some of the places mentioned in the link I posted above are much closer. Buen camino, Laurie
Annie I could not find the last thread about the Hostels in Madrid, so just to let you know I booked the Hostal Fernandez. It looks quite nice and looked like a competitive price, so thanks for that….and I got further info on how to get there from T4.To me, it's much easier to catch a bus!
Buses leave T4 and go directly to Pamplona.
Otherwise, nab a Circanias to Atoche station and then a train to Pamplona.
But that takes longer.
Just walk outside and hop on a bus!
Buy your ticket from the driver.
It's easy.
Annie I could not find the last thread about the Hostels in Madrid, so just to let you know I booked the Hostal Fernandez. It looks quite nice and looked like a competitive price, so thanks for that….and I got further info on how to get there from T4.
Not just for those of you in North America, if it makes you feel better. The RENFE website is well known among spanish train users (and train nerds) as an horror of Lovecraftian proportions.
Having been through the Renfe quandry, I had to give up and go with Rail Europe. In reading this thread I realize I still don't have a lay of the land. I land at T4 but need to get a hotel to overnight because it will be too late for the Corazon Puro folks. I was hoping to find something near Atacha because I am booked from Atocha to Pamplona. Is it some distance from T4 to Atacha? Can I taxi? Appreciate any suggestions...
I had a terrible time until a kind member suggested. PayPal. Bingo. Hope it works for you.I have reviewed and re-reviewed all the threads on getting train tickets and still have trouble. I want to buy two tickets Mad T4 to Pamplona on 3 September and cannot get the renfe site to work for me. It keeps coming up that there are no trains available. I have even changed my date and still the same message in Spanish. Would someone please try this and see if you get the same message? perhaps there really are no trains available for that date. At least I would know then...Thank you. Ed
My tickets are purchased now, albeit through Rail Europe. I did read through this link and found the most important part that relates to Renfe. You must have a Windows/PC OS. Their website also still operates on Windows XP. A great operating system, but one that went out years ago here. In this link, they even suggests that you purchase a PC to make the reservation…..really? just to book a ticket? As my Scottish mother would say "I hae me doots". I have an iMac, so I guess therein lies the glitch that I could not get around. I only write this for those who have yet to enter realm of Renfe.I found the Renfe site incredibly confusing at first, but it's worth persevering. There's some helpful information here about the ticket buying process http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Travel-g187514-c80518/Madrid:Spain:Buying.Renfe.Tickets.Online.html
Movinmaggie, as Laurie said, the best way to get from T4 to Atocha is by Cercanias train (a type of subway). There is an entrance in T4 that connects directly with the line that goes to Atocha.
I think it takes around 20min-30 by train, can't remeber well (I was quite asleep). By taki it will cost 30+ euro and take the same time, so much better the Cercanias.
Thanks for the link. I have printed it out. Ask me how much of love this forum and all who dwell therein.http://www.aena.es/csee/Satellite/A...4326802/Local-trains.html?other=1237554327698
I haven't made the journey myself, but this is the link to the subway train that will take you to the Atocha train station from the airport fron T4. (I'm doing research for my spring camino.) If you arrive late, they have a room at the airport you can stay in which is near the subway station.
My tickets are purchased now, albeit through Rail Europe. I did read through this link and found the most important part that relates to Renfe. You must have a Windows/PC OS. Their website also still operates on Windows XP. A great operating system, but one that went out years ago here. In this link, they even suggests that you purchase a PC to make the reservation…..really? just to book a ticket? As my Scottish mother would say "I hae me doots". I have an iMac, so I guess therein lies the glitch that I could not get around. I only write this for those who have yet to enter realm of Renfe.
Thanks for the link. I have printed it out. Ask me how much of love this forum and all who dwell therein.
What airline are you on Mad to pamplona? Thank you.Trying to figure out all of the buses and trains made me give up and I ended up just booking my flight on through to Pamplona. I land in Madrid 10:40, 2 hour layover and am in in Pamplona at 13:30.
Maybe I need to contract you out to but my train tickets for me Terry.I just got train tickets thru the Renfe web site a few days ago without any problem -- using Google Translates to be sure which boxes to check. I'm also being met by Istvan (from Corazon Puro) at 14h40 having taken the 11.35 train on 7 Oct. But I arrive on the 6th at 10h05, so will stay overnight at Hostal Bruña - short walk to Atocha. My tickets are printed, and I'm READY TO GO!!
Buen Camino HalfDome!
Terry
Thanks Tincatinker. I may just walk from Madrid to Pamplona. I am going to try using a different computer to see if that helps. It may be this old laptop has a problem. EdHi Ed. I'm getting constant error messages from the RENFE site, bless'em. http://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/ is showing plenty of trains from Madrid- Atocha (Cercanias) but not from Barajas T4. Seems you might need to factor getting to Atocha into your trip, or consider using the bus as Falcon suggests. The ALSA site www.alsa.es/ is showing plenty of availability. Seems like a 5 hour trip for between €35 & €40
See my message re alerts; just received the 10th one…..I have reviewed and re-reviewed all the threads on getting train tickets and still have trouble. I want to buy two tickets Mad T4 to Pamplona on 3 September and cannot get the renfe site to work for me. It keeps coming up that there are no trains available. I have even changed my date and still the same message in Spanish. Would someone please try this and see if you get the same message? perhaps there really are no trains available for that date. At least I would know then...Thank you. Ed
Maybe I need to contract you out to but my train tickets for me Terry.I am still failing... Ed
I hadn't noticed that bit Maggie. I also use an iMac and I (eventually) managed to book two trenhotel tickets, following most of the instructions. It definitely seems a lot easier for those of us in Europe!
I dont think either one of us is hacked. I just like you alot!!!HalfDomeOrBust….can links be hacked? (yours or mine?) I have 9 likes from you in my Alerts all the same :>) ? I'm sure not but thought I'd mention it. movinmaggie
Thank you. I will take a look at that flight. EdMy flight from Madrid to Pamplona is on Nostrum. I booked it through Iberia Airlines website together with my flight from Frankfurt to Madrid.
Thanks Terry. I did manage to figure that out after a few days.....I think I am getting close now. Patience patience....and time. EdFor those of you trying to book Renfe train tickets from Madrid T4 to Pamplona, it may be because Madrid trains to Pamplona leave from Atocha train station in downtown Madrid. I think someone else has mentioned this on another thread on this same topic. If you are going anywhere from Madrid on Renfe, you should probably use the *MADRID indicator - that way all trains from all stations will pop up and you can select the station that's best for you. BUSES go directly from MAD T4 to Pamplona, but not trains.
Buen Camino!
Terry
awwwwww…and I like you too HDORBI dont think either one of us is hacked. I just like you alot!!!
Yes its Atocha - I have booked 2 seats - I think I ended up using the whole of Western Europe rail booking system. I have used RENFE back in 2013 but its not overly English user friendly. CheersHi Ed. I'm getting constant error messages from the RENFE site, bless'em. http://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/ is showing plenty of trains from Madrid- Atocha (Cercanias) but not from Barajas T4. Seems you might need to factor getting to Atocha into your trip, or consider using the bus as Falcon suggests. The ALSA site www.alsa.es/ is showing plenty of availability. Seems like a 5 hour trip for between €35 & €40
I have reviewed and re-reviewed all the threads on getting train tickets and still have trouble. I want to buy two tickets Mad T4 to Pamplona on 3 September and cannot get the renfe site to work for me. It keeps coming up that there are no trains available. I have even changed my date and still the same message in Spanish. Would someone please try this and see if you get the same message? perhaps there really are no trains available for that date. At least I would know then...Thank you. Ed
Success. Finally, Success!!!!
After all the discussion and hints I managed to get my train tickets on the Renfe site today. I did have to use Pay Pal to get them paid for and not my regular card as it was denied. All the pieces have now come together for us so we are feeling much better about this second Camino now. I want to thank everyone again who contributed to this thread. Your posts were helpful to me and I suspect others that have been having the same issues.
Now, where do I stay in Zubiri???? Is there a Privado in Zubiri that anyone likes?
I like it also! Here is their web link. Hope to be there once again mid October.Hi Ed
I like El palo de Avellano - the Hazel stick, in Zubiri. Has some flat none bunk beds as well as bunks and a couple of double rooms. sorry can't seem to put in a link Google takes me straight to the site. Think you can book by email or phone, does not seem to be on Booking.com. Great food here.
Buen camino
Sarah
Glad that this post also helped you as it did me. We plan to arrive into Pamplona on Sept 8th so we may be there when you are. Buen Camino.HalfDome, I hope you have been able to book your train. And I am so glad you asked for help, as this thread was perfect for me.
I did get my Renfe ticket, finally, in July. But I had to use Petrabax to circumvent the Renfe website, that apparently doesn't care for USA web domains. The surcharge was minor, (less that Rail Europe) and it was quite simple. My ticket was emailed to me within 24 hours. I found them after doing an extensive google search on the error messages Renfe was giving me.
But this thread was extremely helpful for me to nail down all the details of getting from Barajas T4 terminal to my Renfe train.
I am set and some of my butterflies are calming down. Leaving California in 2 weeks, and planning to arrive in Pamplona on 9/7. Hoping to get on the Camino on 9/8. Hope to see you or Saint Mike, but likely you will be far ahead of me, even though I will be cycling.
Buen Camino!
So many people having trouble on the Renfe site. There must be an effort to make it more user friendly I would think??Hi Halfdome, I was having the same trouble but my sister used the USA site for Renfe and it also worked for me in South Africa using credit card payment. http://www.petrabax.com/
Thank you Sarah for the recommendation. I have that one in my sights!! EdHi Ed
I like El palo de Avellano - the Hazel stick, in Zubiri. Has some flat none bunk beds as well as bunks and a couple of double rooms. sorry can't seem to put in a link Google takes me straight to the site. Think you can book by email or phone, does not seem to be on Booking.com. Great food here.
Buen camino
Sarah
So many people having trouble on the Renfe site. There must be an effort to make it more user friendly I would think??
Read the thread and you will see some of the issues people have had.The only problem that I am aware of is people who try to purchase tickets with a US credit card. There are solutions: buy from an international sales point, such as Petrabax, which is an option on the Renfe website; pay using paypal; or, buy a card reader so the website can do an electronic handshake as is the norm in Europe. Given the relatively small number of people who can't figure out that dilemma ... why would Renfe make changes?
Okay Sarah and Margaret, I too have just emailed them requesting a room. Thank you!!Thank you Margaret I just emailed then for a bed on the 20th of September meeting @julia-t there
Read the thread and you will see some of the issues people have had.
Not quite, because I easily bought a ticket online with my US credit card when I was in Pamplona just a few weeks ago. I was stunned, it was bought in a matter of minutes. So it must be a combination of North American credit card AND North American presence.Yeah, I have. The issue is buying tickets with a US credit card.
Read the thread and you will see some of the issues people have had.
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