April 16th/2024 Madrid to Pamplona, 17th to SJPP

[anthpem]

Hello from Canada! We are two friends in our 60's; Margot and Tony.

We hope to arrive at Barajas Airport and clear customs before noon on the 16th (assuming el Camino provides...) and have researched various ways of travelling to Pamplona. Are there any other pilgrims arriving that day who would like to ride-share or have recommendations on the easiest/cheapest way for newbies? The Renfe/Atocha option looks good, but Atocha (and getting to Atocha) looks confusing and we wouldn't want to miss the fast train. Blablacars suggests only contacting the site a couple of days in advance which leaves us hanging a bit. The bus from the airport is a long ride after a long (probably sleepless) flight, but still an option.

Similarly, are there any pilgrims who would like to ride-share from Pamplona to SJPP on the 17th, or is the noon bus the best option? My email address is anthpem@hotmail.com if anyone would like to ride-share.

Ivor, what a great site and forum you have here!

Thanks so much!

 

[J Willhaus]

Hello from Canada! We are two friends in our 60's; Margot and Tony.

We hope to arrive at Barajas Airport and clear customs before noon on the 16th (assuming el Camino provides...) and have researched various ways of travelling to Pamplona. Are there any other pilgrims arriving that day who would like to ride-share or have recommendations on the easiest/cheapest way for newbies? The Renfe/Atocha option looks good, but Atocha (and getting to Atocha) looks confusing and we wouldn't want to miss the fast train. Blablacars suggests only contacting the site a couple of days in advance which leaves us hanging a bit. The bus from the airport is a long ride after a long (probably sleepless) flight, but still an option.

Similarly, are there any pilgrims who would like to ride-share from Pamplona to SJPP on the 17th, or is the noon bus the best option? My email address is anthpem@hotmail.com if anyone would like to ride-share.

Ivor, what a great site and forum you have here!

Thanks so much!

Easy to get to Atocha. There is an Airport Express bus that leaves from each terminal that will take you there for 5 euros each.

If you arrive in Terminal 4, there is a direct train to Atocha that leaves from a Cercanias station in the lowest level of the terminal.

There are both very fast (about 30 minutes) but if you are really pressed for time, just take a cab.

You can also fly to Pamplona.

 

[rappahannock_rev]

ALSA bus, direct from Barajas T4. Absolutely the easiest and cheapest.

 

[alexwalker]

You don't need to go into Madrid. As @rappahannock_rev says, you can travel directly from the airport. Use this tool to explore possibilities:

https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Madrid-Barajas-Airport-Terminal-Bus-T4/Pamplona

 

[alexwalker]

Hello from Canada! We are two friends in our 60's; Margot and Tony.

We hope to arrive at Barajas Airport and clear customs before noon on the 16th (assuming el Camino provides...) and have researched various ways of travelling to Pamplona. Are there any other pilgrims arriving that day who would like to ride-share or have recommendations on the easiest/cheapest way for newbies? The Renfe/Atocha option looks good, but Atocha (and getting to Atocha) looks confusing and we wouldn't want to miss the fast train. Blablacars suggests only contacting the site a couple of days in advance which leaves us hanging a bit. The bus from the airport is a long ride after a long (probably sleepless) flight, but still an option.

Similarly, are there any pilgrims who would like to ride-share from Pamplona to SJPP on the 17th, or is the noon bus the best option? My email address is anthpem@hotmail.com if anyone would like to ride-share.

Ivor, what a great site and forum you have here!

Thanks so much!

Since you are over 60, you can buy a discount card, Tarjeta Dorada, for all train travels in Spain lasting 1 year:

Tarjeta Dorada Discounts, Seniors, Retirees, AVE (high-speed) | Renfe

Discount with Renfe Tarjeta Dorada for seniors and retirees ✅ Up to 40% off on AVE (high-speed), Alvia, Avant (mid-distance high speed), Larga Distancia and Media Distancia (long and mid-distance) trains.

www.renfe.com