Thanks Tincatinker. When planning a Camino back in 2018, Renfe without much notice closed rail service between two towns to do track maintenance that lasted longer than expected. I was hoping to learn if anyone on this thread had any information...
Barbara: Thank you for trying to be helpful and I apologize if you feel offense by me pointing out you didn't address my question. I have to cross an ocean for my Camino, I have a limited amount of time to walk, and I have limited resources to...
RENFE is an entity unto itself when it comes to ticket availability. As a very general rule of thumb, tickets are available 30 days before the date, so try again this weekend.
Just a note!!
October 12 is Hispanic Day,, a National holiday,,, which will mean the trains and buses will be very busy on that Monday,,, many locals will travel to be with family,, and then return home!!
I have used Alsa bus Madrid to and from...
A few days ago almost all trains from Burgos to Madrid were completely full for the day I wanted to travel and I just managed to get two seats on one of only two ALSA buses that day which were not also completely full. Probably related to the...
It's already been suggested to you, but here it is again:
Give it another week or so and your planned dates will be accessible, as tickets are usually only available about a month in advance.
All Camino Forum Response Helpers: Thanks for jumping on the topic.
For the future to help other inquiring pilgrims, here are the phone numbers to call RENFE direct here in North America. I found the phone numbers on the Spainrail.com website...
Reservations not open yet - a common issue with RENFE. Plenty available the previous Monday on Trainline so I would expect bookings for October 14th to be opened some time soon.
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