Transportation from Porto to Sarria

[Ginnymb]

Ola Fellow Pilgrims,
We are in Porto and need to get to Sarria tomorrow, 9/16, for the start of our Camino. Is there anyone going in that direction that can recommend a good way to get there? Train is out of the question because even the Ticket master said it was too difficult. Buses take a long time ie 8 hours, with a change and waits. Any other ideas please?
Muchas gracias!
Ginny and Steve

 

[jungleboy]

Unfortunately, not many good options per Rome2Rio:

 

[trecile]

You might be able to get a taxi as another pilgrim has arranged in this post, but it will be very expensive.

Do you have bookings from Sarria? If not, you could start your Camino from Tui on the Portuguese route.

 

[Ginnymb]

Thanks for speedy replies! Yes it’s a bummer and we are fully booked through Follow the Camino from Sarria to Santiago!

 

[trecile]

What led you to arrive in Porto??

 

[mspath]

Since you are booked with a tour operator perhaps they might have a suggestion as to transport.

 

[geraldkelly]

Train to Vigo, then to Ourense, then to Monforte de Lemos, then to Sarria.

But yeah, it would probably take the whole day.

You could hire a car for the week, if you're not more than 5 people.

 

[Ginnymb]

Thank you all.
We are here to meet some family members who are starting their Camino Portuguese bike tour. We decided to take a car service that is pricey but will save some wear and tear before our walk. Buen Camino!

 

[donalomahony]

Thank you all.
We are here to meet some family members who are starting their Camino Portuguese bike tour. We decided to take a car service that is pricey but will save some wear and tear before our walk. Buen Camino!

https://www.blablacar.es/ I presume, ?