Reggitano52
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Thank you.Fly direct to Madrid, Alsa bus goes from the airport to Pamplona. Overnight in Pamplona to help with jet lag, then Alsa bus from Pamplona to St Jean. Easy flight or train from Santiago to Madrid for the way home
Hi Terri. Thanks for your suggestion. I'm in Ottawa and probably will be flying our of Toronto or Montreal. Next May-June God willing.Hello from st Thomas Ont.
Many opinions, but I feel that the best way is to fly into Porto Airport. Stay the night at the local albergue. The town van trasfer guy at the airport spoke english and knew where it was. He drove me straight there for 10 euro. Nice little albergue too. Next day go back to the airport and fly to Biarritz.
From there a bus to Bayonne and choo choo to SJPDP. When you are done, it is easy to get to Porto airport after reaching Santiago.
For me, this was much easier than to Paris etc.. and then getting back to Paris at the end like I did the first time.
If you are close to St thomas/London area, we could get together sometime if you like.
Here is the cost of a random flight Porto to Biarritz that I just picked.
Enjoy!
Thank you.My Canadian Pilgrim buddy lives in Ontario. She flew direct to Bordeaux, France from Montreal. I flew to meet her there, from the UK. We then took the train to Bayonne and changed to the little train to St Jean Pied de Port. It was super easy and Bordeaux is a very nice place to spend a day getting over jet lag.
She flew home from Lisbon this time but has previously flown from Porto. Both have good transport links from Santiago and are nice places if you have a day or 2 spare.
Thank you.My Canadian Pilgrim buddy lives in Ontario. She flew direct to Bordeaux, France from Montreal. I flew to meet her there, from the UK. We then took the train to Bayonne and changed to the little train to St Jean Pied de Port. It was super easy and Bordeaux is a very nice place to spend a day getting over jet lag.
She flew home from Lisbon this time but has previously flown from Porto. Both have good transport links from Santiago and are nice places if you have a day or 2 spare.
Thank you.I did Paris flying in, fly to Bayonne, train to St Jean, then leaving flew out of SDC to Madrid then home to the US.
This is exactly what I did from London Ontario and it worked like a charm! It was nice to spend a few days in Paris and Porto if you have the time.What I did was a one-way flight from Toronto to Paris; a couple of days in Paris to allow for jet lag recovery; then TGV train from Gare Montparnasse to Bayonne and a local train to SJPP, but you can also take/share a taxi from Bayonne depending on timing. To return, a bus from Santiago to Porto, and a direct flight to Toronto after a couple of days of sightseeing in Porto. Worked out very well for me.
Hi Reggitano52 - I live in Ottawa too. We usually take the train directly to PET Airport in Montreal where Air Transat has overnight flights directly to Bordeaux in France, arriving in early morning. From that airport we make our way by bus to the train station in Bordeaux city centre where you can get a TGV to Bayonne. From there it’s another picturesque train to St Jean Pied de Porte, arriving in the early afternoon.You can do it all in one journey or break it up by staying one night in lovely Bordeaux to get over jet lag. Buen Camino !Hi everyone.
I suppose this is a question more for my Canadian friends from Ontario. What is the best, fastest way to get to St. Jean in France from Ontario Canada?
Thank you.
Toronto Paris or Biarritz, take bus outside airport to Bayonna (1 euro), then train to SJPDP.Hi everyone.
I suppose this is a question more for my Canadian friends from Ontario. What is the best, fastest way to get to St. Jean in France from Ontario Canada?
Thank you.
Hello. I appreciate your response and I should have been more clear. My question should have stated what is the most direct route to St. Jean.The issue is how do you define “best.” Is your “best” the fastest way? The Cheapest way? The easiest? Safest? Most comfortable? Most beautiful? Least number of connections? And so on. More clarity on your part (and all future question askers) will result in responses more in tune with your needs.
That’s pretty much what I did, but took a train to Bayonne and then flew back to Toronto from Madrid.I did Paris flying in, fly to Bayonne, train to St Jean, then leaving flew out of SDC to Madrid then home to the US.
I flew from Vancouver to Paris, CDG. Train to SJPdP with 2 transfers. Took 7 hours but worked like a charm. Booked the train through Rome2Rio. Buen Camino!Hi everyone.
I suppose this is a question more for my Canadian friends from Ontario. What is the best, fastest way to get to St. Jean in France from Ontario Canada?
Thank you.
@Reggitano52Hi everyone.
I suppose this is a question more for my Canadian friends from Ontario. What is the best, fastest way to get to St. Jean in France from Ontario Canada?
Thank you.
This is exactly what I did as well and it worked out great. I would do the same again.What I did was a one-way flight from Toronto to Paris; a couple of days in Paris to allow for jet lag recovery; then TGV train from Gare Montparnasse to Bayonne and a local train to SJPP, but you can also take/share a taxi from Bayonne depending on timing. To return, a bus from Santiago to Porto, and a direct flight to Toronto after a couple of days of sightseeing in Porto. Worked out very well for me.
Fly to Paris by Air transact; arrive Paris in the morning.Hi everyone.
I suppose this is a question more for my Canadian friends from Ontario. What is the best, fastest way to get to St. Jean in France from Ontario Canada?
Thank you.
Thanks very much.Took bus from Ottawa to Montreal Airport, flew Air Transat from Montreal to Bordeaux direct. Air flights were booked four months ahead as a multi-destination flight. Bordeaux is a relatively small airport so it is easy to navigate. Stayed in Bordeaux for a day to get over jet lag.
Took train from Bordeaux to Bayonne and then train from Bayonne to St. Jean Pied de Port. Booked trains using Trainline app approximately two months before departure. All connections worked without a hitch and I could access my tickets electronically on the app.
At the end, took a bus from Santiago to Porto. Stayed two days to explore the city and then flew direct from Porto to Montreal with Air Transat. It was very stress-free and I didn’t have to worry about connection times.
I flew Vancouver to Toronto to Madrid. Same day flew to Pamplona and stayed the night there. Woke up refreshed, took the 12 noon bus (which was only 17 euros) and arrived with no jet lag in SJPP.Hi everyone.
I suppose this is a question more for my Canadian friends from Ontario. What is the best, fastest way to get to St. Jean in France from Ontario Canada?
Thank you.
Hello, from St. Marys, Ontario. I would love to get together sometime, coffee or something I am hoping to do the SJPDP wayHello from st Thomas Ont.
Many opinions, but I feel that the best way is to fly into Porto Airport. Stay the night at the local albergue. The town van trasfer guy at the airport spoke english and knew where it was. He drove me straight there for 10 euro. Nice little albergue too. Next day go back to the airport and fly to Biarritz.
From there a bus to Bayonne and choo choo to SJPDP. When you are done, it is easy to get to Porto airport after reaching Santiago.
For me, this was much easier than to Paris etc.. and then getting back to Paris at the end like I did the first time.
If you are close to St thomas/London area, we could get together sometime if you like.
Here is the cost of a random flight Porto to Biarritz that I just picked.
Enjoy!
Hi Ann. Not sure where St. Mary’s is but I’m in Ottawa. I’m on Facebook if you like to private message me to chat.Hello, from St. Marys, Ontario. I would love to get together sometime, coffee or something I am hoping to do the SJPDP waynext year. Ann
Thank you.LOL Let's add one more to the mix. Toronto to Biarritz(Bayonne) and then taxi or train to SJPdP. I recommend KLM/AirFrance as they have better service than Air Canada. Choose a multi-city flight to allow flying home from Santiago or Madrid if touristing afterwards. My flight was Toronto-Paris-Biarritz and home Barcelona-Paris-Toronto. Booking with one airline instead of multiples is best for ease of transfers and luggage.
As always when booking a long flight it is worth prepaying for your seats! Check the seating maps when booking and get the bulkhead/extra leg room options, there is no need to suffer! Give yourself a couple of nights when you arrive to adjust prior to walking. Buen Camino!
Hi Ann!Hello, from St. Marys, Ontario. I would love to get together sometime, coffee or something I am hoping to do the SJPDP waynext year. Ann
While this doesn’t directly answer your question here’s something to consider (I have flown from both Ottawa and Montreal - if you choose Ottawa you will most likely have to make connections in Montreal or Toronto anyway). But on to something to consider - Here’s what I have done my last three times - Fly in to Madrid and fly home from Porto. I have discovered that multi city flights like that are almost the same price as round trip to/from the same city.Hi Terri. Thanks for your suggestion. I'm in Ottawa and probably will be flying our of Toronto or Montreal. Next May-June God willing.
I fly Toronto to Montreal to paris to Biarritz, then train to sjpdp....returned santiago to paris to Montreal to Toronto. I purchased the paris to biarritz and the santiago to paris flights separate from the other. It is a bit of a risk if ones late because the other isn't covered, but it worked well for me.Hi everyone.
I suppose this is a question more for my Canadian friends from Ontario. What is the best, fastest way to get to St. Jean in France from Ontario Canada?
Thank you.
I flew TO to Toulouse. Took the train to Bayonne (slept in a hostel near the train) in the morning I took an easy train ride into sjpdp. I've done lots of other ways but this proved the most economic and easiest.Hi everyone.
I suppose this is a question more for my Canadian friends from Ontario. What is the best, fastest way to get to St. Jean in France from Ontario Canada?
Thank you.
I would do Toronto to Dublin. Then take Ryanair to Biarritz. Then you can take the bus or train to St JeanHi everyone.
I suppose this is a question more for my Canadian friends from Ontario. What is the best, fastest way to get to St. Jean in France from Ontario Canada?
Thank you.
Hello. I appreciate your response and I should have been more clear. My question should have stated what is the most direct route to St. Jean.
Hello, my son and I are staying overnight at Bordeaux. Just wondering where you stayed. Don't know anything about Bordeaux. Hope to hear from you. Regards KatMy Canadian Pilgrim buddy lives in Ontario. She flew direct to Bordeaux, France from Montreal. I flew to meet her there, from the UK. We then took the train to Bayonne and changed to the little train to St Jean Pied de Port. It was super easy and Bordeaux is a very nice place to spend a day getting over jet lag.
She flew home from Lisbon this time but has previously flown from Porto. Both have good transport links from Santiago and are nice places if you have a day or 2 spare.
My friend booked this:Hello, my son and I are staying overnight at Bordeaux. Just wondering where you stayed. Don't know anything about Bordeaux. Hope to hear from you. Regards Kat
Quite sarcastic and not funny. My question was genuine. Your response is not appreciated. I've had many great suggestions. Yours is not one of them. Have a buen Camino amigo.1) pack everything into a water tight barrel
2) Ottawa down the Rideau Canal (trail if you prefer) to Kingston
3) Swim down the S Laurent, out into the Atlantic, take a grand circle route to the Bay of Biscay, land at Biarritz
4) Train to S Jean
5) discard barrel
6) start walking
May not be the quickest but certainly the most direct.
Last year, in September, I spent one night in Bordeaux on my way to SJPP. Then, in November, I spent another night there on my way back to Paris to catch my flight home. Both times I stayed at the Best Western Plus Hotel Gare Saint-Jean. The staff, the room, and the breakfast were excellent. It is a very short walk from the train station. Bordeaux is beautiful!Hello, my son and I are staying overnight at Bordeaux. Just wondering where you stayed. Don't know anything about Bordeaux. Hope to hear from you. Regards Kat
I agree, your query was genuine.My question was genuine
Thank you so much. Just had a look on Booking.com and it that the Hotel Notre Dame has no availability, so I might call them direct on the number you have given me. Really appreciate your reply.My friend booked this:
Hotel Notre Dame
36-38 rue Notre Dame
+33 5 56 52 88 24
It was near enough to walk and explore yet quiet at night. I only spent an evening there but it is a nice place. There's a large river and you can walk alongside where it's car free but near restaurants etc. The railway station is quite near the river too. All walkable from where we stayed. I did take a taxi from the airport but there are public transport options too. Bordeaux has a lot of hotels. Hope you enjoy it.
Caroline
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