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Would love to hear from Camino friends about taking the bus vs. train from Madrid airport to Burgos. The bus sounds inexpensive, with great schedules and departure right from the airport, within having to actually go into Madrid... But maybe I'm wrong? Many thanks for any suggestions.
You want to go to Sjpp via Burgos? Would in not be better to go to pamplona from madrid?If I go from Madrid airport to Burgos via bus, can I still get to SJPP? Would I just spend the night in Burgos? Would it also be good to spend the night in SJPP or just head to Orrison?
If I go from Madrid airport to Burgos via bus, can I still get to SJPP? Would I just spend the night in Burgos? Would it also be good to spend the night in SJPP or just head to Orrison?
Hi Viranani,I just did it last week. Easy as can be right from T4 (make sure that's where the bus you book departs from). And it takes you right to the center of town, a short walk across the river to the Cathedral and albergues.
I'm only saying this because my friend and I took the train to Burgos and it took more than four hours!
I just did it last week. Easy as can be right from T4 (make sure that's where the bus you book departs from). And it takes you right to the center of town, a short walk across the river to the Cathedral and albergues.
As @whariwharangi has said, the buses pick up at T4--a short distance outside the arrivals area--this is the place I caught the bus, rather than the Intercambiador de Avenida de America. I had a ticket (bought online) but I believe there's a desk also in the terminal. whether it would be open at that hour of the morning is another story. I'd suggest getting a ticket online for a time that gives you a few hours to get through customs and immigration, and then relax and enjoy the ride (it's a nice one!).Alsa buses to Burgos leave from the Intercambiador de Avenida de America. Some, but not all, of the buses pick up at the bus station at T4 Barajas Airport.
Terminals are connected by airport shuttle. There is an automatic people mover APM shuttle from T4S to T4.
EMT Madrid #200 bus goes from several locations Airport to Avenida de America.
See the Airport map at Aena website.
http://www.aena.es/en/madrid-barajas-airport/index.html
ALSA site is not functioning at time of writing.
Hi Viranani
Your post is quite helpful. Thank you for your ideas. We need your help.
We are leaving tomorrow, July 6th to start our Camino. We land in Madrid on the 7th, arrival at 3.55. We are heading to Burgos. You mentioned that we can take the bus directly from the airport. Please send us détails on how to go about getting to the bus. We do not want to book the bus online because we do not know how long customs will take at the airport but we would like to get to Burgos early to hopefully get the credentiels and a place to stay.
SOS...
Thank you kindly for your very very quick reply (wink)
Catherine and Donna
We do not want to book the bus online because we do not know how long customs will take at the airport but we would like to get to Burgos early to hopefully get the credentiels and a place to stay.
It's interesting to see the comments about the bus being faster than the train. I was of the understanding that the Burgos/Madrid train was now an AVE (220km plus) service - or is this a planned upgrade?? I took the train from Madrid to Pamplona last Sept and was most happy with the service - it was one of the Media Distance trains - I think the max speed was 180 km - a bit faster than the bus, but there were 5 or so stops.
I was of the understanding that the Burgos/Madrid train was now an AVE (220km plus) service - or is this a planned upgrade??
hi
from what I have read here bus would be more preferable than train to travel Madrid -Burgos... did I get it right?
should I make a reservation in advance?
is somebody travelling from Madrid to Burgos on 14/06?
Hi
Yes I took the bus from Madrid to Burgos. It was quite simple. I didn't book in advance because I was worried that if my plane was delayed I could miss the bus. Turns out my plane was delayed so i made the right decision. I ended up having to wait a couple of hours at the burgos airport but it wasn't a big deal.
The bus takes you right into downtown Burgos which is great and, if memory serves me correctly, the train is a bit outside burgos.
You can check on the alsa bus site to see what times the busses are at so you have an idea.
Getting from one terminal to another in Madrid is pretty easy.
Buen Camino!!
Hi
Yes I took the bus from Madrid to Burgos. It was quite simple. I didn't book in advance because I was worried that if my plane was delayed I could miss the bus. Turns out my plane was delayed so i made the right decision. I ended up having to wait a couple of hours at the burgos airport but it wasn't a big deal.
The bus takes you right into downtown Burgos which is great and, if memory serves me correctly, the train is a bit outside burgos.
You can check on the alsa bus site to see what times the busses are at so you have an idea.
Getting from one terminal to another in Madrid is pretty easy.
Buen Camino!!
may I use this oportunety and ask you how many days did it take for you to get from burgos to Santiago?
and if there are any advices you think I might use I would be greatful to hear
Would love to hear from Camino friends about taking the bus vs. train from Madrid airport to Burgos. The bus sounds inexpensive, with great schedules and departure right from the airport, within having to actually go into Madrid... But maybe I'm wrong? Many thanks for any suggestions.
As noted in earlier messages, the bus works well. It leaves from T4 terminal and goes straight to Burgos (I did this twice and once it made a stop along the way). The arrival in Burgos is only a few blocks from the Cathedral and the Camino.
The carrier is Alsa. I bought my ticket online ahead of time. Probably not necessary but I wanted to make sure. There is a ticket counter in the T4 terminal.
An observation...as I went out to the buses, there were many pilgrims taking the bus to various starting points along the Camino. It was somewhat confusing and humorous, but it is easy to find your bus.
I'm envious....I wish I was making the walk again.....
thanks a lot IowaPilgrim
an other question, as my flight in Madrid comes pretty late around 8PM, and bus takes around 2,5 hours, I will probably take the late one at 22,15 and I will be in Burgos at 00:45... do you have any suggestions on where to book accomodation that one night?
do you have any suggestions on what to visit in Burgos?
thanks a lot IowaPilgrim
an other question, as my flight in Madrid comes pretty late around 8PM, and bus takes around 2,5 hours, I will probably take the late one at 22,15 and I will be in Burgos at 00:45... do you have any suggestions on where to book accomodation that one night?
do you have any suggestions on what to visit in Burgos?
Just for general reference, many of the buses that call at T4 start at the T1 bus station 15 minutes earlier. Have a look at the timetable to see if this is the case for the bus you want. If you are concerned about getting a seat but don't want to tie yourself to a booking in case your flight is delayed, there is the option of going over to T1.
I agree with the above response. If you are a woman arriving that late, I recommend staying at a hotel near the airport. I have used Ibis and TRYP. Both have shuttles. When my daughter arrived solo late at night, I had her take a taxi to the hotel. Even, if you are male travelling solo, I would stay overnight at a hotel and then take the bus the next day.
For visits in Burgos: if your are into archaeology, the Museum of Human Development is worth a visit. The museum was basically built to house the finds from Atapureco. And, of course, there is the cathedral.
... Is it unsafe to travel by bus in the night? Are buses generaly considered not safe? ...
I prefer not to arrive anywhere in the middle of the night, particularly a city that I am not familiar with. Especially if I am tired and jet-lagged, I prefer to normalize my sleep routine and enjoy the journey. So, I think the suggestion to stay overnight in Madrid was for general comfort. Buses in Spain are quite safe, as are the cities in general.Hi. May I ask you to explain why do you think it is recomendable to stay over night in Madrid? Is it unsafe to travel by bus in the night? Are buses generaly considered not safe?
I will travel (bus or train) from Burgos to Madrid airport. we will arrive at 10:45 am in Madrid airport and my airplane will depart at 12:10 pm. All we have 1 hour 25 minutes in Madrid. Is it possible to check all airport security line and get in the airplane?Would love to hear from Camino friends about taking the bus vs. train from Madrid airport to Burgos. The bus sounds inexpensive, with great schedules and departure right from the airport, within having to actually go into Madrid... But maybe I'm wrong? Many thanks for any suggestions.
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