How to transport own bike back to home?

[Liisafromfinland]

Dear Camino family, Planning to do my next Camino by bike from Pamplona to Santiago. At this point My target is to buy (not to rent) a bike in Pamplona and transport it with me by plane back to home. Does anyone know if I have to pack it already in Santiago to get it on the train to Madrid? If yes, what is the most Handy way to do it? I suppouse that at Madrid airport there is a plastic packing service
- but does it still excist?

 

[ivar]

These people have been around for years and do a good job.

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[Kat Kostrzewska]

They transport bikes back to Sweden and Norway, check if they are ok with Finland as well. Drop them an e-mail and if they don't we will find other way.

 

[David]

also, you can go into any bike shop and ask them to dismantle and pack your bike into a bike box - they always have loads of empty bike boxes from deliveries - just a few Euros.

 

[MikeC]

These people have been around for years and do a good job.

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I have used them and recommend them. You might need to advise your travel date in advance.

 

[Liisafromfinland]

Thank you for your help. Velocipedo has service that meets my needs and they promised to do Finland too.

 

[Deleted member 76633]

Just down from the Cathedral in Santiago is the Correos office. They have boxes and sent mine back to the UK. They can do the same for most countries.

Alternatively, Decathon sell a bike bag for about €50 and you can fly it back within Europe for another €50.

Calle República del Salvador,31-33 ,Santiago de Compostela

Have done both boxed and bagged.

 

[Saint Mike II]

I used the cycle shop that Ivar mentions back in 2015. They advised me about getting it clean (there is a service station about 1 or 2 km from the shop - they will mark it on your map). They provide a boxing services and a transport back to Madrid. I needed a hotel (or other suitable location) to receive the package. If you intend to send it further then you will need to arrange it. Cheers