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It's looking like I might have to do a transfer in Burgos bus station in the very early hours of the morning (read still night-time!)
Tried to search for how Burgos station does night buses as every station is different (eg some have a night waiting room accessible if you have a ticket, others like Leon open ten minutes before a bus departs and you can't wait inside).
So does anyone know about how Burgos bus station
Being Irish too I always appreciate a good yarn!Being Irish and never missing the chance to tell a story "no help to your challenge", it must have improved since 2013 If it's still near the old city entrance gate, I spent a horrific night there in 2013 my bus for Biarritz did not show until 04.00 hrs the happy vending machine as my only company. I was the last person in the station staff were great.
One fellow German pilgrim broke down in tears leaving me as she boarded the bus for Cologne at 02.00 hrs it was grim.
It was to say the least it was "unsavoury" and not talking about the food.
I assume they had a newstation but good luck.
if i'm not mistaken, the bus station is still in town, practically the city centre. the neighbourhood is fine and if there is a transfer, the terminal will be open. burgos is not a huge city, so chances of something happening are slim.It's looking like I might have to do a transfer in Burgos bus station in the very early hours of the morning (read still night-time!)
Tried to search for how Burgos station does night buses as every station is different (eg some have a night waiting room accessible if you have a ticket, others like Leon open ten minutes before a bus departs and you can't wait inside).
So does anyone know about how Burgos bus station operates at night? Thanks!
Thanks - I have about a 45 minute transfer - but having encountered bus stations that close at night and been left standing on a dark street alone at 4am- waiting for another bus it's not an experience I want to repeat. I just want to actually know if the station is actually openif i'm not mistaken, the bus station is still in town, practically the city centre. the neighbourhood is fine and if there is a transfer, the terminal will be open. burgos is not a huge city, so chances of something happening are slim.
because of our odd time zone, it's almost always dark in spain until 7:30, if not 8:00am. but the city will have come to life (kind of) by 6ish am. there's a useful albergue right over the station that i stayed at once, if you have enough time to gran. a few hours sleep.
If you've never been to the Burgos bus station, this is what it looks like. You see passengers waiting at the platforms for the various buses. When you arrive on your bus you step off and you can wait there for your next bus, you will not be on the street. There is a waiting room (you see open doors in the middle of the photo) but I don't know whether it will ever be closed or is open all night.Thanks - I have about a 45 minute transfer - but having encountered bus stations that close at night and been left standing on a dark street alone at 4am- waiting for another bus it's not an experience I want to repeat. I just want to actually know if the station is actually open
you might want to double check then, no opening times on their website:Thanks - I have about a 45 minute transfer - but having encountered bus stations that close at night and been left standing on a dark street alone at 4am- waiting for another bus it's not an experience I want to repeat. I just want to actually know if the station is actually open
but having encountered bus stations that close at night and been left standing on a dark street alone at 4am- waiting for another bus
I caught a bus from Burgos station last year (during the afternoon).It's looking like I might have to do a transfer in Burgos bus station in the very early hours of the morning (read still night-time!)
Tried to search for how Burgos station does night buses as every station is different (eg some have a night waiting room accessible if you have a ticket, others like Leon open ten minutes before a bus departs and you can't wait inside).
So does anyone know about how Burgos bus station operates at night? Thanks!
Was it in the same location/building as now?I once spent the night in the Burgos station. I got there before it was locked for the night so spent hours inside waiting for my bus which left in the wee hours. There were a few others as well. The security came around and told me I couldn't stretch out but otherwise it was alright.
It looks like it is in the old location across the road from the old town gate the area around it is unsavoury not a pleasant night to spend a few hours.Was it in the same location/building as now?
I was there a year ago and it didn’t seem ‘unsavory’ at all. What makes you say that?It looks like it is in the old location across the road from the old town gate the area around it is unsavoury not a pleasant night to spend a few hours.
Amazed they have not built a new station.
2013 is so long ago that I don’t think it is very useful feedback for the OP. I caught a bus from this station in 2023 and it was perfectly fine.Can only talk of my experience at 04.00 hrs in 2013 waiting for bus to Biarritz.
Several addicts if what ever substance ? were stopped by security at the open entrance to the station, they shouted and roared at the security it was not a pleasant experience and the station was showing all it's age nearly 80 years, maybe times have changed.
When you compare the new station in Santiago it's chalk and cheese.
Anyway if it's only a few hours it should not be bad.
Looking at the pics it has not changed much but take your point I apologise for any misconception created by my experiences.2013 is so long ago that I don’t think it is very useful feedback for the OP. I caught a bus from this station in 2023 and it was perfectly fine.
What I will comment is any place can seem very different in the middle of the afternoon to the middle of the night. And even the nicest bus station can feel a bit odd at night.Looking at the pics it has not changed much but take your point I apologise for any misconception created by my experiences.
ThanksWhat I will comment is any place can seem very different in the middle of the afternoon to the middle of the night. And even the nicest bus station can feel a bit odd at night.
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