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Linda from Kapiti NZ
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Linda,Hi everyone
I am planning my first, and long awaited, pilgrimage on the CP route starting on Saturday 5th June. I have a flight from Brisbane arriving in to Paris CdG nice and early at 7.35am on Friday the 3 June. My question is what is the most efficient way of getting from there to StJ PDP? I was thinking maybe a flight from CdG to Biarritz or Pampalona so that I arrive in StJ PDP early enough to be able to start on the Camino the next morning. Any comments or hearing of your experiences would be most welcome to this newbie.
Thanks
Linda
Hi everyone
I am planning my first, and long awaited, pilgrimage on the CP route starting on Saturday 5th June. I have a flight from Brisbane arriving in to Paris CdG nice and early at 7.35am on Friday the 3 June. My question is what is the most efficient way of getting from there to StJ PDP? I was thinking maybe a flight from CdG to Biarritz or Pampalona so that I arrive in StJ PDP early enough to be able to start on the Camino the next morning. Any comments or hearing of your experiences would be most welcome to this newbie.
Thanks
Linda
Hi LindaHi everyone
I am planning my first, and long awaited, pilgrimage on the CP route starting on Saturday 5th June. I have a flight from Brisbane arriving in to Paris CdG nice and early at 7.35am on Friday the 3 June. My question is what is the most efficient way of getting from there to StJ PDP? I was thinking maybe a flight from CdG to Biarritz or Pampalona so that I arrive in StJ PDP early enough to be able to start on the Camino the next morning. Any comments or hearing of your experiences would be most welcome to this newbie.
Thanks
Linda
I researched this a while back and am just now getting serious about locking in reservations, as they only take them beginning 8 weeks out (at least that's what someone told me in another discussion string). If my early research is still valid, there are fewer train options over the weekend, so if you are in a hurry to start, getting as far as you can on Friday is advisable. Fortunately for me, I am not in a hurry because I arrive on a Saturday (07MAY2022). Here's my current plan, but like I said train reservations won't be open for me until 12 May, so these are tentative plans.Hi everyone
I am planning my first, and long awaited, pilgrimage on the CP route starting on Saturday 5th June. I have a flight from Brisbane arriving in to Paris CdG nice and early at 7.35am on Friday the 3 June. My question is what is the most efficient way of getting from there to StJ PDP? I was thinking maybe a flight from CdG to Biarritz or Pampalona so that I arrive in StJ PDP early enough to be able to start on the Camino the next morning. Any comments or hearing of your experiences would be most welcome to this newbie.
Thanks
Linda
Thanks for all the advice fellow pilgriims it has been most helpfulHi everyone
I am planning my first, and long awaited, pilgrimage on the CP route starting on Saturday 5th June. I have a flight from Brisbane arriving in to Paris CdG nice and early at 7.35am on Friday the 3 June. My question is what is the most efficient way of getting from there to StJ PDP? I was thinking maybe a flight from CdG to Biarritz or Pampalona so that I arrive in StJ PDP early enough to be able to start on the Camino the next morning. Any comments or hearing of your experiences would be most welcome to this newbie.
Thanks
Linda
Thanks for that. I've just changed my flights to allow me an extra week on the camino as I became concerned about having to rush after all the friendly advice above. So I now land in CdG on the 27th May. Are you arriving on the 26th?Hi Linda I fly to CDG on the 26th, staying overnight then catching the 8:40am flight to Biarritz. From there the shuttle straight to SJPDP.
Thanks for so much detail - very helpful for someone who is new to Paris and travelling aloneI researched this a while back and am just now getting serious about locking in reservations, as they only take them beginning 8 weeks out (at least that's what someone told me in another discussion string). If my early research is still valid, there are fewer train options over the weekend, so if you are in a hurry to start, getting as far as you can on Friday is advisable. Fortunately for me, I am not in a hurry because I arrive on a Saturday (07MAY2022). Here's my current plan, but like I said train reservations won't be open for me until 12 May, so these are tentative plans.
SATURDAY 07MAY2022: Arrive 11:15 (AM)
SUNDAY 08MAY2022
- 13:36 Terminal train (N CDG VAL) to Terminal 3 (Le Mesnel-Amelot) Arrive 14:40
- RER B To Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse (Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse) 10 stops exit at Châtelet les Halles (Paris) Arrive 14:23
- 14:30 Metro Line 4 To Mairie de Montrouge (Montrouge) 6 stops exit at Montparnasse Bienvenue: Arrive at 14:38
- Stay overnight in Paris Montparnasse - numerous hotels within walking distance to Paris Montparnasse hall 1&2 (TGV train station)
- 9:52 (AM) Depart Montparnasse to Bayonne (3h52m duration)
- Since my private albergue is closed on Sundays (Beilari), I plan to overnight in Bayonne at a hotel near the train station and catch the first train/bus to SJPP.
Do you mind me asking which website you used to book your train trip on - I am getting some silly results on the websites I've looked at so far. Thanks LindaI researched this a while back and am just now getting serious about locking in reservations, as they only take them beginning 8 weeks out (at least that's what someone told me in another discussion string). If my early research is still valid, there are fewer train options over the weekend, so if you are in a hurry to start, getting as far as you can on Friday is advisable. Fortunately for me, I am not in a hurry because I arrive on a Saturday (07MAY2022). Here's my current plan, but like I said train reservations won't be open for me until 12 May, so these are tentative plans.
SATURDAY 07MAY2022: Arrive 11:15 (AM)
SUNDAY 08MAY2022
- 13:36 Terminal train (N CDG VAL) to Terminal 3 (Le Mesnel-Amelot) Arrive 14:40
- RER B To Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse (Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse) 10 stops exit at Châtelet les Halles (Paris) Arrive 14:23
- 14:30 Metro Line 4 To Mairie de Montrouge (Montrouge) 6 stops exit at Montparnasse Bienvenue: Arrive at 14:38
- Stay overnight in Paris Montparnasse - numerous hotels within walking distance to Paris Montparnasse hall 1&2 (TGV train station)
- 9:52 (AM) Depart Montparnasse to Bayonne (3h52m duration)
- Since my private albergue is closed on Sundays (Beilari), I plan to overnight in Bayonne at a hotel near the train station and catch the first train/bus to SJPP.
I think that means we'll miss each other by one day. I am thinking of taking the train down to Bayonne on the day I fly in, the 27th, as I get there at 7.30am and I think there should be plenty of time to do that. I will stay the night in Bayonnne then take the train to SJPDP the next morning and stay Saturday night there - starting my camino on Sunday morning hopefully reasonably refreshed. So it looks like we may be heading off a day apart but hopefully we will bump into each other - I don't think a day on the Camino means much. Do you go by the name of Fluffy? And what country are you from?Hi Linda I fly to CDG on the 26th, staying overnight then catching the 8:40am flight to Biarritz. From there the shuttle straight to SJPDP.
Thanks Rick I did try put earlier dates in and they were a lot cheaper. So I will wait a few weeks before investigating the rail options again.Both www.thetrainline.com and www.raileurope.com will take your credit card. You might be a little bit early to be booking trains for late May just yet. If you want a sense of prices, try an earlier date.....it will be the same schedule and prices later. Also, I don't get off the RER-B and transfer to the metro, although you can. I stay on the RER and get off at Denfert-Rochereau. Its a few more blocks of walking.......but you ARE a pilgrim.
Good to know Myra thanks - I think I may well follow in your footsteps as I am also coming into Paris from Australia and land nice and early. Do you remember where you stayed in Bayonne?In 2016, I arrived early morning at CDG from Australia Via Singapore. Immigration had long queues but as I had no forward transport booked there was no panic. With help from the information desk and a friendly local, I caught the terminal train to the domestic (?) terminal. There I purchased a ticket to Bayonne, first class on recommendation from ticket sales. A wonderful trip in a vintage, wood panelled carriage. Needed to change trains in Bordeaux. In Bayonne, stayed in a hotel, I had booked, across from the station. Bayonne is a lovely town. Next morning took a train to SJPdP where I spent two nights in Gite Ultrea (prebooked) before setting out. Spontaneous booking may be more expensive but it is how I approach travel. Once on the way, I changed my return flight so that I could finish my walk without the stress. I was travelling solo at 71. It’s not difficult but probably more expensive.
Have sent an email with more details. Stayed Hotel de La Gare.Good to know Myra thanks - I think I may well follow in your footsteps as I am also coming into Paris from Australia and land nice and early. Do you remember where you stayed in Bayonne?
if you’re feeling up to it after your long flight from the antipodes , the direct TGV train from Paris CDG to Bayonne via Bordeaux is the way to go ... very straight-forward ... from Bayonne you can take the local train or bus to StJPP ... I understand that the train is not running from Bayonne while track repairs / upgrades are undertaken so you are likely to find it is a busHi everyone
I am planning my first, and long awaited, pilgrimage on the CP route starting on Saturday 5th June. I have a flight from Brisbane arriving in to Paris CdG nice and early at 7.35am on Friday the 3 June. My question is what is the most efficient way of getting from there to StJ PDP? I was thinking maybe a flight from CdG to Biarritz or Pampalona so that I arrive in StJ PDP early enough to be able to start on the Camino the next morning. Any comments or hearing of your experiences would be most welcome to this newbie.
Thanks
Linda
Here’s what the direct teain journey looks like for Friday 3 June ... super-easy and takes the stress out of travelling across Paris to Gare Montparnasse ... just make sure that you have a good book to readThanks for all the advice fellow pilgriims it has been most helpful
That does look straight forwardHere’s what the direct teain journey looks like for Friday 3 June ... super-easy and takes the stress out of travelling across Paris to Gare Montparnasse ... just make sure that you have a good book to readOR lots of music
from a fellow aussie who has made this journey several times
I use the «SNCF Connect» app that you can download to your smartphone ... it also gives you real-time updates ... and you can buy your ticket/s direct in the app ... at the same time, if you are over the magic age of 60 you can purchase the Seniors discount card that will give you a 30% discount on the ticketThat does look straight forwardare you able to tell me what website you were on there? Thanks Linda
I am indeed over 60 so knowing about the seniors card will be a big plus. I will get busy and download that app. Thanks so much for all the helpful information.I use the «SNCF Connect» app that you can download to your smartphone ... it also gives you real-time updates ... and you can buy your ticket/s direct in the app ... at the same time, if you are over the magic age of 60 you can purchase the Seniors discount card that will give you a 30% discount on the ticket
Here is an example of a journey for Friday 27 May :I am indeed over 60 so knowing about the seniors card will be a big plus. I will get busy and download that app. Thanks so much for all the helpful information.
I'm not doing so well finding where in the app I go to buy a ticket or get the discount card? It only seems to be giving me the option of importing one not actually purchasing it. Would you mind attaching a screen shot of the screen with the ticket option or maybe describe which options to tap into.I use the «SNCF Connect» app that you can download to your smartphone ... it also gives you real-time updates ... and you can buy your ticket/s direct in the app ... at the same time, if you are over the magic age of 60 you can purchase the Seniors discount card that will give you a 30% discount on the ticket
You might have to start by setting up your account ... bottom right corner when you launch the app ..For some strange reason the app says I'm off-line which is why I can't look at purchasing a ticket. No idea why that would be as all my other apps are working fine. Maybe it will sort itself out tomorrow.
I thought I had but then it all turned into French and unfortunately I was completely lost then.You might have to start by setting up your account ... bottom right corner when you launch the app ..
you start by selecting the trip option from the menu at the bottom ...I'm not doing so well finding where in the app I go to buy a ticket or get the discount card? It only seems to be giving me the option of importing one not actually purchasing it. Would you mind attaching a screen shot of the screen with the ticket option or maybe describe which options to tap into.
you might need to try again ... it should automatically default to english once you get some basic account info.I thought I had but then it all turned into French and unfortunately I was completely lost then.
you need to go to Settings on your phone and scroll down to sncf connect ... and set preferred language to english ...I thought I had but then it all turned into French and unfortunately I was completely lost then.
I actually booked by train ticket and seat assignment yesterday! I went directly to the SNCFconnect web site.: https://www.sncf.com/en. It was a bit confusing at first, but I somehow managed to get the ticket booked and a confirmation email with a QR link to a PDF with my QR code. The only problem I could not resolve was trying to set up a login profile with SNCF. I went through the steps and even got a confirmation link, but the link returned an "unauthorized link" error message. I tried 4 time (3 on the computer on 1 on my phone) and finally gave up. I really don't need it.Do you mind me asking which website you used to book your train trip on - I am getting some silly results on the websites I've looked at so far. Thanks Linda
FYI, SNF is taking reservations now at least as far out as May. I booked mine yesterday. I believe you said you were traveling in June, I did not check that far out.Thanks Rick I did try put earlier dates in and they were a lot cheaper. So I will wait a few weeks before investigating the rail options again.
FYI, the Senior card costs extra (I seem to remember 42 Euro). I chose not to purchase it and got a moderate (10 Euro?) discount for being over 60 anyway. The card must give some extra perks but since I am flying back to Paris and plan no other train rides in France (other than to SJPP), I chose not to get the card.I am indeed over 60 so knowing about the seniors card will be a big plus. I will get busy and download that app. Thanks so much for all the helpful information.
I did mine on line rather than the app. You get the option of purchasing the card during checkout. Per the previous post, I chose not to pay the extra for the card.I'm not doing so well finding where in the app I go to buy a ticket or get the discount card? It only seems to be giving me the option of importing one not actually purchasing it. Would you mind attaching a screen shot of the screen with the ticket option or maybe describe which options to tap into.
Thanks for that Jim. Most helpful. I tried deleting the app and reinstalling it but to no avail - still can't access ticket purchases, so I will do the same as you have done, sounds a little less frustrating. And I am travelling in May now as I bought my flights forward by a week to give myself more time on the Camino. Now arriving into Paris on the 27th May nice and early at 7.35am. So planning to take the train straight to Bayonne from CdG.I did mine on line rather than the app. You get the option of purchasing the card during checkout. Per the previous post, I chose not to pay the extra for the card.
Finally was able to bring up SNCF on my computer and got it working fine - only issue now is there is only one train going per day and that is at 8.10am which is too tight. Back to the drawing board. Maybe need to find my way to Montparnasse after all.Sorry everyone - one last question. When I type Charles de Gaulle iin on my search in SNCF I get lots of options. I am flying into terminal 2E. There are two options for the airport 1 or T2. Does anyone know which one I should choose?
Many thanks once again for all the assistance - its been invaluable.
Which station did you book as departure Jim and for which month? I'm not getting any feasible results even from Montparnasse on the Saturday 28th May. There is only one train showing up and it leaves at 10pm and arrives at 2.59amI actually booked by train ticket and seat assignment yesterday! I went directly to the SNCFconnect web site.: https://www.sncf.com/en. It was a bit confusing at first, but I somehow managed to get the ticket booked and a confirmation email with a QR link to a PDF with my QR code. The only problem I could not resolve was trying to set up a login profile with SNCF. I went through the steps and even got a confirmation link, but the link returned an "unauthorized link" error message. I tried 4 time (3 on the computer on 1 on my phone) and finally gave up. I really don't need it.
Breathe into a paper bag for a week or so. It will all be fine.. Maybe I just need to wait a few weeks like someone above suggested.
My ticket from Montparnasse to Bayonne is on Sunday 8 May. I Tried just now using Sunday 22 May, and I come up with 5 train options, leaving at 12:11, 2:06, 4:11, 6:11, and 9:51 (all PM). See the screen capture below. The direct trains are all 3h52m in duration. Two of the options (2:06 and 9:51 have connections). I think your problem might be that the software defaults to what ever time you are using it and only displays train options that are after that time. So if you do this in the late day, you come up with fewer options. At the top of the secreen displaying your options, you should see a link that says "Display previous journeys", this will bring up all of the trains available for the day you selected. Hope this helps!Which station did you book as departure Jim and for which month? I'm not getting any feasible results even from Montparnasse on the Saturday 28th May. There is only one train showing up and it leaves at 10pm and arrives at 2.59am. Maybe I just need to wait a few weeks like someone above suggested.
Agree very much! I plan on 3 full nights sleep before starting my Camino: Paris (Montparnasse), Bayonee, and SJPP. I already have my Bayonee and SJPP accommodations booked and am searching for Montparnasse now. I tend to be pretty sensitive to time zone changes, so I want to be fully rested, plus I have no time constraints. I told my employer I'm going to be out all of May and June. They had no options but to say yes, otherwise I would retire 6 months earlier than planned.You might get lucky with a connection, but then you'd spend 24 flying hours wondering if you would make your connection. Don't try. Book a hotel in Paris, get a night's sleep, and you will find there are many trains per day to get you down south.
I think your problem might be that the software defaults to what ever time you are using it and only displays train options that are after that time. So if you do this in the late day, you come up with fewer options. At the top of the secreen displaying your options, you should see a link that says "Display previous journeys", this will bring up all of the trains available for the day you selected. Hope this helps!
Check out www.Rome2Rio.com for various travel possibilities from Paris CdG to Saint Jean Pied de Port.
The carte advantage senior / over 60 discount card is 49 euroI am indeed over 60 so knowing about the seniors card will be a big plus. I will get busy and download that app. Thanks so much for all the helpful information.
I need two paper bags Rick - one with Camino written on it and the other one with Moving House on it. Am keen to get the Camino sorted so I can focus on the other. But I'll take your advice on board. Luckily I am flying to Brisbane for 2 nights before setting off to Paris - so just slightly less jet lag.Breathe into a paper bag for a week or so. It will all be fine.
Getting off a flight from NZ and heading anywhere other than a hotel for a night's sleep seems a little ambitious. The trains from CDG are not as frequent or convenient as the ones from Montparnasse. You might get lucky with a connection, but then you'd spend 24 flying hours wondering if you would make your connection. Don't try. Book a hotel in Paris, get a night's sleep, and you will find there are many trains per day to get you down south.
Sounds pretty sensible Jim. Looks like I may be going to follow in your footsteps.Agree very much! I plan on 3 full nights sleep before starting my Camino: Paris (Montparnasse), Bayonee, and SJPP. I already have my Bayonee and SJPP accommodations booked and am searching for Montparnasse now. I tend to be pretty sensitive to time zone changes, so I want to be fully rested, plus I have no time constraints. I told my employer I'm going to be out all of May and June. They had no options but to say yes, otherwise I would retire 6 months earlier than planned.
I chose to fly with Singapore airlines as they are offering the best fares at the moment and Paris was by far the cheapest option as a destination for some reason. Looked at Barcelona and Madrid but they were all a lot dearer. Then when you start adding provincial destinations the price sky rockets as do the travel times. I think it must be different coming in from Australasia than America by the sounds of things.I am only adding this comment to help future travelers who read this thread.
I have often wondered why so many pilgrims choose CDG for their arrival point, unless they have the intention of staying for a few days in Paris.
Depending on the season and your departure city there are flights daily to Bordeaux, admittedly many of them are not direct and usually involve a connection through Amsterdam but for few dollar/euros more you are almost on the doorstep of Bayonne and SJPdP. You will probably save a few hours of travel time, confusions and the hassles of getting across the city of Paris along with the cost of night in a hotel near Montparnasse Gare. There is a very good public bus service from BOD to the Saint-Jean station in Bordeaux. From there trains headed south leave quite often, at least more often than trains from Paris depart.
Another tip because I regularly travel from Florida, the airport in Miami has regular service to Bilbao, and I suspect there are other departure cities in the US to Bilbao. Bilbao is a hub of transportation for Pays Basque by rail and bus to a number of places to join the Camino or find your way easily to SJPdP.
I chose to fly with Singapore airlines as they are offering the best fares at the moment and Paris was by far the cheapest option as a destination for some reason. Looked at Barcelona and Madrid but they were all a lot dearer. Then when you start adding provincial destinations the price sky rockets as do the travel times. I think it must be different coming in from Australasia than America by the sounds of things.
Thanks Myra I've just changed my flights for the 3rd time to avoid arriving ahead of a long weekend where it appears the trains won't be running on the route. So now arriving on the 23rd May and all looks fine with the trains.Twice I have flown Singapore Air and CDG is their airport in Paris. In an earlier post, I outlined how I travel by ”the seat of my pants” and book onward train travel on arrival but prebook accommodation. Once, I had to travel to Montparnasse when wanting to travel on to San Sebastián due to no trains available at CDG. Montparnasse is huge but I did it with the help of friendly locals. Only first class ticket available on the next train - expensive but I just gulped and went for it. A super fast train. In San Sebastián by 6.00pm.
Jet lag is not so much a problem flying east to west especially arriving early morning. Relax. You will get to Bayonne. Have a rest from the tech battle trying to book a ticket and try again later or just go and find a train on arrival - you will have all day but getting a cheap ticket won’t be an option.
T2Sorry everyone - one last question. When I type Charles de Gaulle iin on my search in SNCF I get lots of options. I am flying into terminal 2E. There are two options for the airport 1 or T2. Does anyone know which one I should choose?
Many thanks once again for all the assistance - its been invaluable.
I meant to post yesterday but I twas busy ... most of the fast TGV trains to Bayonne require a brief change at Bordeaux ... if you put Bordeaux as your destination you should find more options other than the 08h10 ... how are you getting on with the SNCF connect website??Finally was able to bring up SNCF on my computer and got it working fine - only issue now is there is only one train going per day and that is at 8.10am which is too tight. Back to the drawing board. Maybe need to find my way to Montparnasse after all.
Its still not very cooperative on my phone through the app but I had no issues booking online on my computer - it can't even find my booking so I can import it. All done now, bit complicated because I needed to change 2 flights, and two pre-reserved Hostel bookings but it will hopefully all work out now. I will stay in Montparnasse on Monday 23rd May and head down to SJPDP by train the next day. Thanks for all your help with thisI meant to post yesterday but I twas busy ... most of the fast TGV trains to Bayonne require a brief change at Bordeaux ... if you put Bordeaux as your destination you should find more options other than the 08h10 ... how are you getting on with the SNCF connect website??
good luck! and bon cheminIts still not very cooperative on my phone through the app but I had no issues booking online on my computer - it can't even find my booking so I can import it. All done now, bit complicated because I needed to change 2 flights, and two pre-reserved Hostel bookings but it will hopefully all work out now. I will stay in Montparnasse on Monday 23rd May and head down to SJPDP by train the next day. Thanks for all your help with this
I may have to give it to someone a bit more tech savvy to achieve that - I did have a look in settings and found the app - but couldn't see any reference to language only location etc.good luck! and bon cheminp.s. if you go to settings on your phone and scroll through your apps to SNCFconnecf you can change the language to english [as the default language] plus any other settings ... hopefully the app will work better for you then ... and you should find your ticket too
It came down to availability of and cost of flights for me at the time I booked. Paris was the obvious choice.I have often wondered why so many pilgrims choose CDG for their arrival point, unless they have the intention of staying for a few days in Paris.
Because of air links.I am only adding this comment to help future travelers who read this thread.
I have often wondered why so many pilgrims choose CDG for their arrival point, unless they have the intention of staying for a few days in Paris.
Consider flying to Biarritz which is then easy to get to your start.Linda,
Lucky you planning your first camino.
Check out www.Rome2Rio.com for various travel possibilities from Paris CdG to Saint Jean Pied de Port. Do remember that you will be tired after your long flight; take some time to really rest/sleep before you start to walk.
Happy planning and Buen camino.
This is very helpful information, thanks for posting. I'm new to this forum and now planning our first CF this year.I researched this a while back and am just now getting serious about locking in reservations, as they only take them beginning 8 weeks out (at least that's what someone told me in another discussion string). If my early research is still valid, there are fewer train options over the weekend, so if you are in a hurry to start, getting as far as you can on Friday is advisable. Fortunately for me, I am not in a hurry because I arrive on a Saturday (07MAY2022). Here's my current plan, but like I said train reservations won't be open for me until 12 May, so these are tentative plans.
SATURDAY 07MAY2022: Arrive 11:15 (AM)
SUNDAY 08MAY2022
- 13:36 Terminal train (N CDG VAL) to Terminal 3 (Le Mesnel-Amelot) Arrive 14:40
- RER B To Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse (Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse) 10 stops exit at Châtelet les Halles (Paris) Arrive 14:23
- 14:30 Metro Line 4 To Mairie de Montrouge (Montrouge) 6 stops exit at Montparnasse Bienvenue: Arrive at 14:38
- Stay overnight in Paris Montparnasse - numerous hotels within walking distance to Paris Montparnasse hall 1&2 (TGV train station)
- 9:52 (AM) Depart Montparnasse to Bayonne (3h52m duration)
- Since my private albergue is closed on Sundays (Beilari), I plan to overnight in Bayonne at a hotel near the train station and catch the first train/bus to SJPP.
Hi everyone
I am planning my first, and long awaited, pilgrimage on the CP route starting on Saturday 5th June. I have a flight from Brisbane arriving in to Paris CdG nice and early at 7.35am on Friday the 3 June. My question is what is the most efficient way of getting from there to StJ PDP? I was thinking maybe a flight from CdG to Biarritz or Pampalona so that I arrive in StJ PDP early enough to be able to start on the Camino the next morning. Any comments or hearing of your experiences would be most welcome to this newbie.
Thanks
Linda
In this part of the world we say Kia Ora. But yes thanks for your message which reflects a lot of what others have said. I am definitely planning to take my time so I can start my Camino in a fresh state.G'Day mate.
If you are flying direct (Singapore Airlines or Emirates) then I also recommend either a day in Paris or the train to St Jean. It is a little involved to get CDG to Gare Montparnasse. I did it via Gare de Nord back in 2017 and ended up opting for overnight in Paris and then get either 6.15am or the 7.15am (I think these were the times). If you do opt to go straight to St Jean then I will recommend two nights here. Its a pretty little town and worth the time, especially if you are going to follow the Napoleon Route. Cheers
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