Introduction: moraneigel

[moraneigel]

Hello to all, I have been enthralled, entertained and enlightened with the posts I have read. I reside in Southern Indiana - just across the bridge from Louisville, KY. I trying to get my ducks in a row to start my Camino the last of September 2012 and one of them named "how do I get back to Paris from Santiago to catch my plane home" just doesn't want to get in line. Even though I wouldn't mind staying it would be a hassle for my commitments at home. I am excited at the prospect of seeing Northern area of Spain on foot. The last time I was even close to the area, I was on a tour bus. I have no problem walking alone or with others. Now at the age of 60, I listen to the beat of my own drum and want to enjoy all of the experiences life bestows on me. This Camino is something I want to embrace and allow it to embrace me. I also hope to enjoy those I meet along the way; from the tips I have read, I had better start learning some Spanish.

Thank you all for your pearls of wisdom I have read and will read. If you have any on the best way for me to get back to Paris, please let me know. I have looked into train and Ryan Air - I think the bus may take too long.

 

[JohnnieWalker]

Hola moraneigel

I suspect flying Santiago - Madrid - Paris would be quickest. If time is not a problem you can also check out the other destinations in Spain from Santiago as there are often cheap tickets flying slightly unusual routes - like santiago-bilbao-paris and so on.
http://www.aena-aeropuertos.es/csee/Sat ... inent.html

Good luck

John

 

[CaminoGen]

Search kayak.com for prices. Last June, I booked a direct flight to Paris from Santiago for 68$ US. Flew into Paris at 8 pm, slept at à Formule 1 for 28 Euros (free shuttle) and caught my 11 o'clock flight home the next morning after a good night sleep.


Envoyé depuis mon HTC Panache avec Tapatalk

 

[moraneigel]

Thanks to you both. I started working on my return home and got overwhelmed. I am just going to take a break and come back to it later. At least I am still laughing at myself; also, thankfully, I am not leaving soon.
moraneigel

 

[tyrrek]

Vueling airlines do a flight from Santiago to Paris, but only at certain times of year and a few days of the week. It may or may not work for you depending on dates.

Buen Camino!

 

[moraneigel]

Wanted to let you know I got it worked out - I am flying into Toulouse; train to SJPdP then on with the shoe leather. Arrangements going back home: I will fly from Santiago to Toulouse, with stop in Madrid. My ticket from Toulouse has a lay-over in Madrid, so if it takes me a little more time than thought, I will catch my flight in Madrid - Hopefully, that will not cause a problem - then I am on my way home. Whew, I think that my next Camino, I will start on the Camino Arles at Toulouse. I just did not plan enough time and have made commitments that require me to come home before I could make it from Toulouse. I looked it over and sounds great.
moraneigel

 

[vagabondette]

My ticket from Toulouse has a lay-over in Madrid, so if it takes me a little more time than thought, I will catch my flight in Madrid - Hopefully, that will not cause a problem - then I am on my way home.

I would not count on this working unless you booked two separate tickets. If it's part of one itinerary, generally if you miss the first leg they cancel the rest. You can't just hop on in the middle of the itinerary - just like you're not supposed to get off in the middle of an itinerary (and, in fact, could be made to pay the difference if it costs more). This stops people from booking flights that are cheaper and go through their desired destination from just hopping on/off when they want.