Transport to SJPDP

Derek Sullivan · Feb 18, 2017

Hi Camineros

Maybe you know from a previous post I want to cycle el camino. BUT can you help me out organise how I can get my bike from Alicante where I live to SJDPD?

I'm happy to take the train. Happy to take the bus. Happy to drive to SJPDP and then train or bus back to my car. I do want to start in SJPDP and finish in Santiago.

I'm really flexible. If you can help I'd be really grateful.

I really intend to start on the weekend of the 18th June.

Thanks. Thanks. Thanks.

Derek S

mspath · Feb 18, 2017

To start your research see this web re bicycles on board RENFE trains.
http://www.renfe.com/EN/viajeros/info/bicicletas.html

Also check out www.Rome2Rio.com for various transport possibilities between Alicante and SJPdP.

Good luck and Buen camino!

Barbara · Feb 18, 2017

You do know there is a Camino starts from Alicante, don't you? Alsa will take your bike somewhat dismantled, other bus companies as well, usually just padded with pipe insulation and bubble wrap,

whariwharangi · Feb 18, 2017

Renfe train from Alicante via Madrid to Irun/Hendaye.

Metro Donostialdea (Euskotren) from Irun Colon to Hendaia (if the Renfe train doesn't terminate in Gare d'Hendaye).

SNCF train from Gare d'Hendaye to Gare Bayonne

SNCF train from Gare Bayonne to SJPdP.

If you drive to SJPdP you can get back to your car from Santiago. Renfe train from Santiago to Irun/Hendaye etc.

Derek Sullivan · Feb 19, 2017

mspath said:
To start your research see this web re bicycles on board RENFE trains.
http://www.renfe.com/EN/viajeros/info/bicicletas.html

Also check out www.Rome2Rio.com for various transport possibilities between Alicante and SJPdP.

Good luck and Buen camino!

Thanks for your speedy response. Two good links to follow.

Derek Sullivan · Feb 19, 2017

Barbara said:
You do know there is a Camino starts from Alicante, don't you? Alsa will take your bike somewhat dismantled, other bus companies as well, usually just padded with pipe insulation and bubble wrap,

Thanks Barbara. I wouldn't have the time to go from Alicante and do the camino Frances and back. Im gonna have three weeks tops.

Alsa info I'll record in my planning info. Much appreciated.

Derek S

Barbara · Feb 19, 2017

Sure, understood. Next time maybe, leave from Alicante then go via Toledo on the Sureste or Levante. It's a good Camino to cycle, as the distances can be a bit long for walking between places to stay

Derek Sullivan · Feb 19, 2017

whariwharangi said:
Renfe train from Alicante via Madrid to Irun/Hendaye.

Metro Donostialdea (Euskotren) from Irun Colon to Hendaia (if the Renfe train doesn't terminate in Gare d'Hendaye).

SNCF train from Gare d'Hendaye to Gare Bayonne

SNCF train from Gare Bayonne to SJPdP.

If you drive to SJPdP you can get back to your car from Santiago. Renfe train from Santiago to Irun/Hendaye etc.

Hi. Thanks for very useful info. Had acquick search on Renfe site and no trains show for journey from Santiago to Irun! Am I being stupid. Quite likely..

Thanks forbspeedy response.

Deleted member 3000 · Feb 19, 2017

Derek Sullivan said:
Had acquick search on Renfe site and no trains show for journey from Santiago to Irun! Am I being stupid.

You might have to build your own schedule; a train to A Coruna, then other trains east to Irun.

mspath · Feb 19, 2017

There is a train which leaves 10:06 daily from Santiago to Irun/Hendaya. See more here on the RENFE web.

https://venta.renfe.com/vol/search.do?c=_b8bK

Booked from SdC a few days before desired departure that long train ride across Spain is truly a sentimental journey as it passes through much of the countryside recently crossed on the CF.

Good luck and Buen camino!

FLEUR · Feb 19, 2017

Derek Sullivan said:
Hi. Thanks for very useful info. Had acquick search on Renfe site and no trains show for journey from Santiago to Irun! Am I being stupid. Quite likely..

Thanks forbspeedy response.

From Santiago take the train to Palencia change there. I would be surprised if there was no onward route to Irun though you may have to make another change en-route.

whariwharangi · Feb 19, 2017

Derek Sullivan said:
Hi. Thanks for very useful info. Had acquick search on Renfe site and no trains show for journey from Santiago to Irun! Am I being stupid. Quite likely..

Thanks forbspeedy response.

Its too early to find a schedule for 18 June 2017. The schedule is not usually reliable more than 3 months in advance. We've had instances where a train schedule was posted less than 3 weeks in advance of someone's travel dates.Try again after Easter. In the meanwhile, try a date this month on the same day of the week; even though the actual schedule isn't posted yet, it doesn't change much.

Derek Sullivan · Feb 23, 2017

FLEUR said:
From Santiago take the train to Palencia change there. I would be surprised if there was no onward route to Irun though you may have to make another change en-route.

Much appreciated.

A good picture is building up.

Thanks Derek

Derek Sullivan · Feb 23, 2017

whariwharangi said:
Its too early to find a schedule for 18 June 2017. The schedule is not usually reliable more than 3 months in advance. We've had instances where a train schedule was posted less than 3 weeks in advance of someone's travel dates.Try again after Easter. In the meanwhile, try a date this month on the same day of the week; even though the actual schedule isn't posted yet, it doesn't change much.

Thanks very much for your time and effort. I'm retaining all the info received to build up my plans so far.

Thank you Kind People.

Derek S

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