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Hmmm, this sounds good for you, but it looks like you live in Spain. If a train is sold out going back to Madrid, it is different for you. Anyone who has already purchased expensive airfare for round trip international flights can not usually gamble like that. I looked diligently for more than a month ahead of time and when tickets finally were released in May, I bought them asap for the high speed train back to Madrid. I rechecked the following day out of curiosity and it showed that particular train and time was already sold out.Take the train, far more interesting than Ryanair and probably just as quick. Back in early June I bought my ticket the day before, October shouldn't be a problem.
This is an important factor. I had made my booking back to Madrid in advance for that very reason. Others who hadn't were left paying for very expensive tickets at a time they would have preferred not to travel and consoling themselves with the thought that at least they made it.Hmmm, this sounds good for you, but it looks like you live in Spain. If a train is sold out going back to Madrid, it is different for you. Anyone who has already purchased expensive airfare for round trip international flights can not usually gamble like that. I looked diligently for more than a month ahead of time and when tickets finally were released in May, I bought them asap for the high speed train back to Madrid. I rechecked the following day out of curiosity and it showed that particular train and time was already sold out.
I have found that flights more often then not a cheaper than the train. It is so easy to get from the airport to either Madrid or Barcelona on public transportation after your flight. I would also check Vueling and Iberia as they may be a few dollars more but you don't have to pay for a carry on.€15 on Sep 30 with Ryanair, late at night though. €51 the day before at midday.
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I was in Santiago Oct and May last year, and there were no buses or trains available to either Madrid or Porto for 2-3 days. Do not wait until the day before. Also, beware the websites which may not work. From Santiago, at least, it was better to book directly at the bus/train station. A friend of mine had the same problem already this year.Take the train, far more interesting than Ryanair and probably just as quick. Back in early June I bought my ticket the day before, October shouldn't be a problem.
If you plan to fly from Santiago to Madrid, then catch a connecting flight to the US, please make sure you have a few hours in Madrid to make the connecting flight. Last Fall I hiked Camino Portuguese and spent two nights in Santiago. I had a flight on Iberian airlines from Santiago to Madrid, that had a 60 minute layover before catching my flight to the US. Well, the flight from Santiago was delayed an hour, so I missed the flight to the US. And there were no additional departures to the US since local time was late morning. American Airlines rebooked me the following day, and gave me a voucher for a crummy hotel on the outskirts of Madrid, and very cheap meal vouchers.
You checked Ryan Air? If you book ahead they are very reasonableMy Blessing and I are walking the CF 8/23-9/27. We have a flight on 10/1 back to the US. Are challenges getting back to Madrid. Yes we looked at flights yet the are expensive. We are trying to get train tickets yet don’t seem to be able due to too far out. Suggestions, hints, recommendations? Thank you in advance. Buen Camino
I try to always avoid short layovers before long haul flights. Coming home from Spain a couple of weeks ago I had 2 hr 20 min layover in Frankfurt, which I thought would give me enough time to grab some breakfast, but passport control was so backed up that I only had time to grab a pretzel to go, and got to my gate just 5 minutes before boarding started! There were people trying to get through passport control who only had a 45 minute layover. I don't know if they made their flights.Yes, the Iberian flight was code-share with American. To make matters worse, there were mechanical issues with the flight from the US to Madrid / on to Porto so I was stranded heading to Europe as well. Same issue - a long wait in customer service, voucher for hotel room and breakfast. So I arrived in Porto one day late. Rather than have a full day to enjoy Porto, I arrived mid-day, then started hiking CP the following day. Bob
I just flew GVA --> PHL connecting via MAD 2 days ago. You also gonna factor in that you will have to change the terminal to "international " one as well as go through passport control since you will be leaving Schengen Area.If you plan to fly from Santiago to Madrid, then catch a connecting flight to the US, please make sure you have a few hours in Madrid to make the connecting flight. Last Fall I hiked Camino Portuguese and spent two nights in Santiago. I had a flight on Iberian airlines from Santiago to Madrid, that had a 60 minute layover before catching my flight to the US. Well, the flight from Santiago was delayed an hour, so I missed the flight to the US.
look at www.thetrainline.com, there you can find and book a lot of trains end of septemberMy Blessing and I are walking the CF 8/23-9/27. We have a flight on 10/1 back to the US. Are challenges getting back to Madrid. Yes we looked at flights yet the are expensive. We are trying to get train tickets yet don’t seem to be able due to too far out. Suggestions, hints, recommendations? Thank you in advance. Buen Camino
Surprisingly; this is correct. RENFE seem to have released bookings earlier than has been the case for the past several months.look at www.thetrainline.com, there you can find and book a lot of trains end of september
Iberian Airlines has a non stop, 1.5 hour, one way flight out of Santiago de Compostela at 9:45PM to Madrid for $98.My Blessing and I are walking the CF 8/23-9/27. We have a flight on 10/1 back to the US. Are challenges getting back to Madrid. Yes we looked at flights yet the are expensive. We are trying to get train tickets yet don’t seem to be able due to too far out. Suggestions, hints, recommendations? Thank you in advance. Buen Camino
I used the bus to Vigo and from there another bus to Vigo airport. AE Air Europa flight @12h35 landing 13h45 in Madrid. All booked in advance. Not expensive.My Blessing and I are walking the CF 8/23-9/27. We have a flight on 10/1 back to the US. Are challenges getting back to Madrid. Yes we looked at flights yet the are expensive. We are trying to get train tickets yet don’t seem to be able due to too far out. Suggestions, hints, recommendations? Thank you in advance. Buen Camino
Try SkyScanner, there are lots of flights on Sept 30 and some early morning ones on October 1.My Blessing and I are walking the CF 8/23-9/27. We have a flight on 10/1 back to the US. Are challenges getting back to Madrid. Yes we looked at flights yet the are expensive. We are trying to get train tickets yet don’t seem to be able due to too far out. Suggestions, hints, recommendations? Thank you in advance. Buen Camino
My Blessing and I are walking the CF 8/23-9/27. We have a flight on 10/1 back to the US. Are challenges getting back to Madrid. Yes we looked at flights yet the are expensive. We are trying to get train tickets yet don’t seem to be able due to too far out. Suggestions, hints, recommendations? Thank you in advance. Buen Camino
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