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Santiago to Madrid

Lurch

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Time of past OR future Camino
CF (parts of) 2018, 2021
Traveling CF with friends. They tired of walking, and will go to Madrid from 25th and fly out 30th. My question is, I am leaving on 30th, also. But want to walk more. Is it possible to walk 3-4 days towards Madrid and still catch a train/bus there? If so, is there a guidebook for that Camino?
Thanks
 
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I think that probably depends on where you are now? There is a camino de Madrid which I'm sure other forum members could advise you on (i think it merges with the francés at Sahagún??)
But what might be easier is to continue on the Frances and then just head to Madrid by bus or train when you need to.

Hope this is of help
 
Not exactly the answer you're looking for, but once I finished my camino a few days early. I took the bus from SdC to Salamanca and spent 3 days exploring this beautiful, historic university city before catching the train on to Madrid & home. Also in the past when I had time to kill in Madrid, I took a day trip to Salamanca - only an hour or so away from Atoche. Buen Camino!
 
Camino Way markers in Bronze
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
If you can get to Segovia you can walk backwards towards Madrid. It is 100K. I would think it would be pretty easy to get to Segovia especially if you are close to a decent size town.
Check this site for transportation

Rome2rio: discover how to get anywhere

Discover how to get anywhere by searching plane, train, bus, car and ferry routes
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Download the Buen Camino app as they have the Madrid route with places to stay and a gps map which will come in handy walking in reverse.
Of course there is

Camino de Madrid | Camino de Santiago | Gronze.com

El Camino de Santiago de Madrid es una ruta con mucho por descubrir. Une la capital de España con el Camino Francés a la altura de Sahagún, pasando por Segovia y Valladolid. Cruzaremos la sierra de Guadarrama por el puerto de la Fuenfría, a 1.796 metros de altitud, el techo de los caminos...
www.gronze.com

Like Buen Camino also has places to stay and is the most up to date on open/closed albergues.

Buen Camino
 
I’d suggest taking the train to Madrid and walking the first few days of the CdMadrid, probably as far as Cercedilla from where (check this) there’s a train back to Madrid.
 

Hey Lurch!
The possibilities are endless. As mentioned by some forum members , you can actually start anywhere.
The Santiago to Madrid route is covered by a very efficient train service.
Try starting at Segovia which is a lovely city both in architecture and cuisine then walk towards Madrid. You will climb up the mountain though, a lovely trek I am sure you will enjoy. You will be in Madrid in 4 days using the Gronze stages. If you run out of time , just hop on the train or bus to Madrid.
Have fun!
By the way, that's me on the Gronze webpage for the CdM. Resting on my way to Puente Duero (April 2017). I had the privilege of walking with Carles, "un caminante muy amable" y un gran escritor"
All the best! Buen camino!




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The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.
Thanks for your kind words, Angelo!!!
 
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