Sam Hardman
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- 2006, 2007 Camino Francés
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2019 Camino Primitivo
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Great! Thanks for your helpThe bus takes about 30minutes from the airport to the "Echauguette" stop from where you just have to cross the bridge to the train station. So the latest bus you could catch leaves around 14.00. That gives you 1.10h to exit the plane, wait for the backpack, get a ticket and get on the bus. So I would say yes, you can make it. There are later trains ( if i remember correctly at 6pm or so) so if you're delayed etc you can still get to SJpdP on that day.
I‘m flying to Biarritz on the 21st and trying to work out how to get to St Jean. My plan is to take the number 14 bus to Bayonne Gare, then the train to St Jean. My plane should land at 12:50 and I found a train at 14:52. Is it realistic I could be there on time?
I also looked at the Chronobus timetable and see that there isn‘t actually a stop called Bayonne gare. Do I get off at Echauguette? is there a screen on the bus to say where I am?
Thanks for your help!
I‘m flying to Biarritz on the 21st and trying to work out how to get to St Jean. My plan is to take the number 14 bus to Bayonne Gare, then the train to St Jean. My plane should land at 12:50 and I found a train at 14:52. Is it realistic I could be there on time
Sounds like we are on the same plane!It looks like you are good for getting the train. There maybe a couple of easier alternatives if you are interested.
I land at biarritz at 12:50 on the 21st. I have booked a shared Express Bourricot transfer at 13:30. There were some free spots when I booked a few weeks ago.
When I landed at Biarritz last September a bunch of folks arranged to share a taxi to St Jean. It's pretty easy to spot the walkers from the footwear and backpacks so you could ask around.
There is a good chance we will meet on the way. Say hi if you spot me.
Buen Camino
Thanks! This sounds quite straight forward so I guess I will work it out. I‘ve also heard good things about Bayonne so if I have to spend a bit of time there that won‘t be so badLine C from the airport is quicker than line 14, which goes "round the houses" to Bayonne. I hope this link works.
There is a bus from the airport (Aéroport Anglet) at 13.31 and 14.06, arriving at Réduit Boufflers (the stop after Bayonne Mairie (the town hall) at 13.25 and 13.55 respectively. Réduit Boufflers is on the south side of the bridge (Pont Saint-Esprit) over the river Adour, and Bayonne Gare is on the other side - a 5 minute walk. There is a screen on the bus which tells you the name of the next stop.
So, yes, you should be able to catch the 14.52 train to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
(An alternative to the bus, which I have used on occasion, is to approach other (fairly obvious) pilgrims and ask if they would like to share a taxi to Bayonne Gare.)
However, if it all goes wrong, and you miss that train, there is another one at 18.30. In which case, find a cafe, pull out a book, and relax. Or go and see Bayonne cathedral.
Don't be shy. Ask the driver to drop you off there. Then stand in the aisle near to him in case he forgets ( he forgot me!) or hasn't understood correctly.there isn‘t actually a stop called Bayonne gare. Do I get off at Echauguette? is there a screen on the bus to say where I am?
Thanks for your help!
My problem is I don‘t speak French, but I will try my best!Don't be shy. Ask the driver to drop you off there. Then stand in the aisle near to him in case he forgets ( he forgot me!) or hasn't understood correctly.
Keep your eyes peeled. You'll see the station as the bus arrives.
Regards
Gerard
This is a great idea. I downloaded the map already so I won‘t use my data.Have you got a smart phone? If you use google maps to see where you are whilst on the bus in relation to the train station. Yes it uses your data, but it also means you know a stop or two before your actual stop and gives you time to prepare for getting off the bus. When we flew into Biarritz we got the bus to Bayonne only to find the train was off and so they had laid on a bus service to SJPdP which was out front and I only twigged on because I heard someone else being directed to the bus, we raced out and got on it.
Buen Camino and enjoy, we did and have made some wonderful friends. Relaxing in Santiago for a few days before flying home.
Sounds like we are on the same plane!
I have Express Bouricot in mind as one possibility, but as I am doing this on quite a tight budget it makes sense to take the train if that works. I‘ll look out for you at the airport/St Jean though
Just write "Gare de Bayonne" on a piece of paper and show it to the driver.My problem is I don‘t speak French, but I will try my best!
Hi, Sam,Just wanted to say thanks to all for the advice. People on this forum are always so helpful and I appreciate it.
I made it to SJPdP with no problems and today made it to Roncesvallles over the mountains!
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