Need booking to SJPP ?

[chempark]

I'm planning to arrive at Biarittz airport at noon, 03Aug. (first time Camino for me)

Q1. Is it easy to get to SJPP? Does I need to reserve train/bus ticket?

Q2. I think I stay one night at SJPP, and start Camino the next morning. Does I have to book hotel or motel there? Or Is it okay to go to albergue(if any) without reservation?

 

[mspath]

chempark,

Welcome to the Forum!

From Biarritz aeroport (Anglet) take a Chronopost bus to the BAYONNE railroad station (Gare SNCF BAYONNE). Buses leave every 20 minutes throughout the day; travel time is roughly 45 minutes.

At the BAYONNE station take the line 62 TER train to SJPdP. There are NO reserved seats for the TER train; seating is open as on a tram or metro. The cost to SJPdP from Bayonne is about 10 euros. SJPdP is the last stop; journey time roughly 1 1/2 hours. The TER train also transports bikes.

In SJPdP go to the pilgrim office of the Amis du Chemin de Saint Jacques at 39 rue de la Citadelle .They can provide you with a Credential and lodging assistance. Their volunteers help run the municipal albergue at 55 rue de la Citadelle, but they do NOT take reservations. If the municipal albergue is full they will help you find other pilgrim lodgings when you are on site. They keep up to the minute lists of available space throughout the SJPdP area.

Buen Camino,

Margaret Meredith

 

[weekjchammings]

I'm planning to arrive at Biarittz airport at noon, 03Aug. (first time Camino for me)

Q1. Is it easy to get to SJPP? Does I need to reserve train/bus ticket?

Q2. I think I stay one night at SJPP, and start Camino the next morning. Does I have to book hotel or motel there? Or Is it okay to go to albergue(if any) without reservation?

Hi chempark,

I am sure you will find a thread here regarding Biaritz to SJPDP you may strike lucky and share a taxi if you advertise the fact.
As far as reservation in SJPDP do it if only for peace of mind. Try L'ESPRIT DU CHEMIN directly opposite the pilgrims office where you can pick up your credential. Very important document for staying in Albergues.

Buen Camino and have fun..................Keith.

 

[chempark]

Gracias. Thanks a lot for quick & kind replies.

 

[cherrys]

I'm planning to arrive at Biarittz airport at noon, 03Aug. (first time Camino for me)

Q1. Is it easy to get to SJPP? Does I need to reserve train/bus ticket?

Q2. I think I stay one night at SJPP, and start Camino the next morning. Does I have to book hotel or motel there? Or Is it okay to go to albergue(if any) without reservation?

Hi - I agree with Keith about peace of mind as I would think it might be busy then. I booked online into Gite Ultreia, and it was comfortable and the owners nice. Have a great trip. Buen camino - Cherry www.ultreia64.fr/en/‎

 

[Al the optimist]

There is a thread about sharing taxis. Also look at Express Bouricott site for available shares. They try hard to infill taxis and often the individual cost is 16/24 euros. The taxi takes about an hour. The Esprit du Chemin albergue also has a place to share taxis.
Buen Camino