From Paris to SJPDP?

[malin]

Hello!

I´m wondering if anyone know what the best way to SJDPP from Paris. Is it Pau or Biarritz? and is it best to take train or bus? Do you have to book place on train before? and how long time does it take to go there from Paris? In SJPD is ther any good accomodation for pilgrims? do you need to have a pilgrims pass before? Ohm, many questions! hope any on ecan help me!

 

[Peter Robins]

I´m wondering if anyone know what the best way to SJDPP from Paris.

walk, for example, on new GR655 via Tours, Poitiers, Bordeaux

is it best to take train or bus?

there are no long-distance buses in France

Do you have to book place on train before? and how long time does it take to go there from Paris?

on TGV (high-speed train), yes. http://www.voyages-sncf.com/

 

[malin]

So, Bordeaux is the best stop then! And from there how do I get from there to SJPDP?

Thanks!

 

[William Marques]

No - Bayonne is the best stop and from there catch a local train
http://www.ter-sncf.com/aquitaine/default_uk.asp
to SJPP.
Yes there is accommodation in St Jean for pilgrims and yes you can get your pilgrim pass (credencial) there if you have not got one before.
Buen Camino
William

 

[malin]

Thanks for your help! Does anyone of you know, wont be able to make it all the way down to SJPP in one day. I need to either spend a night in Paris or Bayonne. Do you know ny good hostels? Is it possible to spend the night a pilgrims hostel?
Bless!

 

[Dawn of a new Day]

Check out airfares from Paris to Biarittz, i was quoted $275 canadian return. when i check the train it was $200 return. (trains are cheaper in spain) from the main airport in paris, there are 3 flights a day and takes one hour.
dawn