Madrid to SJPP assistance

[Robert Ward]

It might be possible to go via Pamplona-Roncesvalles to SJPP in one day, though I'm sure it would be hectic (evening bus to Pamplona, then a taxi to SJPP.) When I last went, I took the overnight train from Madrid, disembarked at Bayonne early in the morning, and caught the first local to SJPP. I arrived not long after noon - early enough that I could have walked to Valcarlos if I'd wanted (I stayed at the refuge in SJPP instead to rest up.) hope that helps.
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> From: Diane     Grust <DEG33aAOL.COM>
> Date: Sat, 5 Oct 2002 11:07:45 EDT
> To: GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU
> Subject: Madrid to SJPP assistance
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> I am leaving on Oct 15 for Camino number 2 but need some help from the group.
> Last time I flew to Bilbao, so getting to the start was much easier.  This
> time I am going thru Madrid as I will also be visiting there for several days
> before I leave on Nov 27. I will be arriving at the madrid airport on Oct 16
> at 4:20 pm. Should I try to catch the train that day for Pamplona? or stay in
> Madrid.  How easy is it to get the train from the airport etc. What is
> faster, easiest way to get to SJPP from Madrid. I would appreciate any advice
> for making this trip.
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> Buen Camino,
> Diane
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