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What about flying from Rome to Biarritz, 10 km to Bayonne, and taking a train from Bayonne to Sain Jean?Hi Guys, I need a few tips on getting from Rome on 14 September to SJPdP. I've done a bit of research and the train is the winner so far and there are two routes; a western trip zig-zagging to the Bayonne or the speed train option to Paris then to Bayonne. I'd appreciate any comments.......including other options.......
WanderYonder,
What date are you planning to travel from Bayonne? At the moment ie Sunday July 12, 2015, you take a train from Bayonne and with the same ticket change at Cambo les Bains for a bus to SJPdP. You buy the ticket in the Gare SNCF/railroad station in Bayonne. There are 4 scheduled trips each day. For further info see the line 62 schedule of the TER Aquitaine.
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Hi Guys, I need a few tips on getting from Rome on 14 September to SJPdP. I've done a bit of research and the train is the winner so far and there are two routes; a western trip zig-zagging to the Bayonne or the speed train option to Paris then to Bayonne. I'd appreciate any comments.......including other options.......
You guys realize of course that the complications of starting in SJPdP are entirely self-inflicted. A minority of pilgrims, -mainly from english-speaking countries-, seems to believe that the camino has to start in this obscure village but there is no compelling reason, historical or other-, in doing so. "Starting in France and crossing the border" is a romantic, yet illogic and strange motive, as there is no such border and the few kilometers of walking are no different on either side. This said, the section from SJPdP to Roncesvalles is beautiful (in nice weather), albeit not suitable for untrained, jet-lagged, often overweight, elderly peregrinos, who would be far better off starting in easily reachable, well connected Pamplona, or, -for a REAL experience of "la douce France"-, in Le Puy.Hello, I have a question along the same lines as Andyroo- I'm planning to come into Bayonne and want to get to SJPP easily also. There seems to be some conflicting information on the internet/ train site as to whether the train goes directly from Bayonne to SJPP or if one has to take the bus because of some recent road closure, or if the train is simply transferring folks onto a bus after the obstruction to complete the trip. Does anybody know about this?
You guys realize of course that the complications of starting in SJPdP are entirely self-inflicted. A minority of pilgrims, -mainly from english-speaking countries-, seems to believe that the camino has to start in this obscure village but there is no compelling reason, historical or other-, in doing so. "Starting in France and crossing the border" is a romantic, yet illogic and strange motive, as there is no such border and the few kilometers of walking are no different on either side. This said, the section from SJPdP to Roncesvalles is beautiful (in nice weather), albeit not suitable for untrained, jet-lagged, often overweight, elderly peregrinos, who would be far better off starting in easily reachable, well connected Pamplona, or, -for a REAL experience of "la douce France"-, in Le Puy.
I couldn't agree with you more!You guys realize of course that the complications of starting in SJPdP are entirely self-inflicted. A minority of pilgrims, -mainly from english-speaking countries-, seems to believe that the camino has to start in this obscure village but there is no compelling reason, historical or other-, in doing so. "Starting in France and crossing the border" is a romantic, yet illogic and strange motive, as there is no such border and the few kilometers of walking are no different on either side. This said, the section from SJPdP to Roncesvalles is beautiful (in nice weather), albeit not suitable for untrained, jet-lagged, often overweight, elderly peregrinos, who would be far better off starting in easily reachable, well connected Pamplona, or, -for a REAL experience of "la douce France"-, in Le Puy.
Pamplona is far easier to reach than SJPP! Train, bus or plane.Pamplona is not easy to reach either. And what's another 2 hours on the bus to reach SJPdP?
It really is, and cheap by bus.I couldn't agree with you more!
Pamplona is far easier to reach than SJPP! Train, bus or plane.
It's as easy as an elevator ride down to the "darcenas" from the T4 airport rerminal. Easy peasy.Pamplona is not easy to reach either. And what's another 2 hours on the bus to reach SJPdP?
Thanks Navarro. Only trouble is my partner want to 'experience' the Italian and French countryside by train. My vote would have be your option but I came up against resistance.What about flying from Rome to Biarritz, 10 km to Bayonne, and taking a train from Bayonne to Sain Jean?
You guys realize of course that the complications of starting in SJPdP are entirely self-inflicted. A minority of pilgrims, -mainly from english-speaking countries-, seems to believe that the camino has to start in this obscure village but there is no compelling reason, historical or other-, in doing so.
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