Transport to SJPDP from Biarritz and somewhere to stay 1 night

[grumpygit]

I am landing in Biarritz on the 9th May and starting my walk from SJPDP on the 10th May.
Does anyone have any suggestions where I can stay overnight on the 9th.
And secondly how I can get from Biarritz to SJPDP

 

[thejoker]

Search the forum for your answers.

I devote a little more time than you to stay at least one night in Bayonne then 2 or 3 more in St Jean before walking.

As long as you're arriving at a reasonable hour (you haven't mentioned your time), the easiest thing to do is to leave the airport, take a taxi and get yourself to your pre-booked lodging (of which there is plenty to choose from- I like the Hotel des Pyrenees for a good rest.
Or, you could take the bus to Bayonne and then the dinky train - a lot cheaper but also quite a bit slower.

 

[Margogram]

There is also Express Bouricott that provides shuttle services in the area. I arranged to be picked up at the airport in Biarritz and shuttled to SJPDP

 

[Roscoe]

There is also Express Bouricott that provides shuttle services in the area. I arranged to be picked up at the airport in Biarritz and shuttled to SJPDP

Search the forum for your answers.

I devote a little more time than you to stay at least one night in Bayonne then 2 or 3 more in St Jean before walking.

As long as you're arriving at a reasonable hour (you haven't mentioned your time), the easiest thing to do is to leave the airport, take a taxi and get yourself to your pre-booked lodging (of which there is plenty to choose from- I like the Hotel des Pyrenees for a good rest.
Or, you could take the bus to Bayonne and then the dinky train - a lot cheaper but also quite a bit slower.

I'm travelling a day ahead of Grumpygit. Staying 1 night at Biarritz and using Express Bourricot to SJPP. Staying 1 night in SJPP then starting my Camino. In hindsight, I regret not staying longer at SJPP, but I've booked accommodation at Borda and Roncesvalles. Given the reports of both places being booked, changing doesn't seem to be an option.

 

[AJoy]

This is my first time posting. I have some questions.
How easy have others found Biarritz airport and finding the coach that goes to Bayonne?
I would welcome any recommendations for accommodation near the railway station in Bayonne?
Should I book the train from Bayonne to St Jean Pied du Port for the end of August or buy a ticket on the day?

 

[Richmond Gardner]

Hotel Cote Basque is directly across from the train station in Bayonne and is a decent place. Many dining options nearby also. I hesitate to advise about advance rail ticket purchases, but I don’t imagine that the train will be overbooked. Can’t hurt to buy ahead though

 

[Ianinam]

In my memory the coach to Bayonne stops very near to the exit of the airport.
Keep in mind that Biarritz airport is a very small airport.

Hotel Cote Basque is indeed a very good place; great breakfast!
Don't need to book the train to SJPdP in advance, but for your own convenience: get a ticket from the vending machine for the train of the following morning, as it can be crowded in the morning with pilgrims buying a ticket and it often takes some time to get a ticket if you are not familiar with the vending machine.

 

[AJoy]

In my memory the coach to Bayonne stops very near to the exit of the airport.
Keep in mind that Biarritz airport is a very small airport.

Hotel Cote Basque is indeed a very good place; great breakfast!
Don't need to book the train to SJPdP in advance, but for your own convenience: get a ticket from the vending machine for the train of the following morning, as it can be crowded in the morning with pilgrims buying a ticket and it often takes some time to get a ticket if you are not familiar with the vending machine.

Thank you both for your replies. This forum is a mine of information.

 

[susiem]

I am landing in Biarritz on the 9th May and starting my walk from SJPDP on the 10th May.
Does anyone have any suggestions where I can stay overnight on the 9th.
And secondly how I can get from Biarritz to SJPDP

I am landing in Biarritz on the 9th May and starting my walk from SJPDP on the 10th May.
Does anyone have any suggestions where I can stay overnight on the 9th.
And secondly how I can get from Biarritz to SJPDP

Thanks for asking that question! I've just booked my flights so I'm a wee bit feart and this was one of the concerns swirling around in my head.