{"id":13071,"date":"2025-10-30T21:28:32","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T21:28:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.bicigrino.com\/how-to-get-to-st-jean-pied-de-port\/"},"modified":"2025-11-13T16:12:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T16:12:18","slug":"how-to-get-to-st-jean-pied-de-port","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bicigrino.com\/en\/how-to-get-to-st-jean-pied-de-port\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get to St. Jean Pied de Port"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2642\ufe0f How to get to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to start the French Way<br\/>Bicigrino practical guide to get to the starting point of the Camino de Santiago by bicycle<br\/>Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port (SJPdP) is the most emblematic starting point of the <strong>French Way<\/strong>. A magical place, at the foot of the Pyrenees, where every year thousands of <strong>bicigrinos<\/strong> begin their adventure towards Santiago de Compostela.<br\/>Getting there may seem complicated, especially if you come from another country, but with good planning the journey is simple and, in addition, is part of the experience. In this guide we explain step by step how to get there and how to arrange the collection of your Bicigrino bicycle in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port itself.  <br\/><br\/>\u2708\ufe0f 1. Arriving in Spain: the most practical entry point is Madrid<br\/>The vast majority of international bicigrinos land in <strong>Madrid (Adolfo Su\u00e1rez Madrid-Barajas Airport)<\/strong>, as it is the airport with the most international connections and the best rail combinations to the north.<br\/>From there, the best option is to travel by train to <strong>Pamplona<\/strong>, the capital of Navarre and the natural gateway to the Pyrenees. <br\/><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\ude86 Madrid \u2192 Pamplona Train<br\/>The high-speed trains <strong>ALVIA \/ AVE<\/strong> depart from <strong>Madrid-Puerta de Atocha \u2013 Almudena Grandes<\/strong>.<br\/>The journey takes <strong>about 3 hours and 15 minutes<\/strong>.<br\/>You can buy your tickets at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.renfe.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.renfe.com<\/a>.<br\/>From the <strong>airport (T4)<\/strong> there is a <strong>commuter train C1 or C10<\/strong> that takes you directly to Atocha station in about 25 minutes.<br\/>\ud83d\udca1 Bicigrino Tip: If your flight arrives in the morning, it is possible to make the entire trip to Pamplona that same day and sleep there to leave early the next day for the Pyrenees.<br\/><br\/>\ud83d\ude8c 2. From Pamplona to Roncesvalles or Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port<br\/>Once in Pamplona, you will have several alternatives to complete the last stretch to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, the point where many bicigrinos begin their Camino. <br\/><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\ude8d Option A: Bus to Roncesvalles (all year round)<br\/>The company <strong>Autocares Artieda<\/strong> offers the line <strong>Pamplona \u2192 Roncesvalles<\/strong>, with a duration of <strong>approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes<\/strong>.<br\/>Schedules vary according to the season, but there are usually <strong>one or two daily departures<\/strong>.<br\/>Check updated schedules at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autocaresartieda.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Autocares Artieda<\/a>.<br\/>From <strong>Roncesvalles<\/strong> you can easily continue to <strong>Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port<\/strong> by <strong>taxi or shared van<\/strong>, a very popular option for bicigrinos traveling with luggage or bicycles.<br\/><br\/>\ud83d\ude8d Option B: Direct Bus Pamplona \u2192 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port (in high season)<br\/>During the spring and summer, the companies <strong>ALSA \/ CONDA<\/strong> usually operate a <strong>direct service<\/strong> Pamplona \u2192 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port (approx. <strong>1 hr 45 min<\/strong>).<br\/>It does not run all year round, so it is advisable to check schedules at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alsa.es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.alsa.es<\/a> or <a>www.conda.es<\/a>.<br\/>If it coincides with your dates, it is the most comfortable option: you get on the bus in Pamplona and get off directly in the heart of the French Way.<br\/><br\/>\ud83d\ude96 Option C: Taxi Pamplona \u2192 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port<br\/>For those arriving on late flights or trains, or traveling in a group, the best alternative is the <strong>taxi<\/strong>.<br\/>Duration: <strong>1 hr 30 min<\/strong> approximately.<br\/>Price: <strong>\u20ac130 to \u20ac150 per vehicle<\/strong> (possibility of transporting bicycles and saddlebags).<br\/>You can share the journey with other bicigrinos or contact services such as <strong>Teletaxi San Ferm\u00edn<\/strong> or <strong>Taxi Orreaga<\/strong>, specialized in transfers to the Camino.<br\/><br\/>\ud83d\ude84 Option D: Arriving from France<br\/>If your flights arrive at <strong>Biarritz airport (BIQ)<\/strong>, you can take a <strong>TER regional train<\/strong> from <strong>Bayonne (Bayonne)<\/strong> to <strong>Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port<\/strong>.<br\/>Duration: <strong>1 hour and 5 minutes<\/strong>.<br\/>Several departures a day operated by <strong>SNCF<\/strong>.<br\/>Tickets available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sncf-connect.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.sncf-connect.com<\/a>.<br\/>This option is ideal if you find cheaper flights to <strong>Paris, Bordeaux or Biarritz<\/strong>, as rail connections in southwestern France are excellent.<br\/><br\/>\ud83e\udded 3. Arrival in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port: the beginning of the Camino<br\/>Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is a charming small medieval town, surrounded by mountains, with cobbled streets, cafes and the special atmosphere of those who are about to begin their Camino.<br\/>This is where many bicigrinos experience the most exciting moment: <strong>the real start of the journey to Santiago de Compostela.<\/strong> <br\/><br\/>\ud83d\udeb2 4. Bicigrino &amp; MAYA SPORT: bicycles checked and ready to pedal<br\/>At <strong>Bicigrino<\/strong> we have established an <strong>official agreement with the MAYA SPORT store<\/strong>, located in <strong>Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port<\/strong> itself, so that you can <strong>pick up your Bicigrino bicycle there, fully checked and adjusted by a professional mechanic<\/strong>.<br\/>Thanks to this service:<br\/>You avoid transporting your bicycle by plane or train.<br\/>You pick up your bike <strong>directly at the start of the Camino<\/strong>, ready to pedal.<br\/>You have the security and support of a local workshop with experience in assisting bicigrinos. <br\/><em>(When you confirm your Bicigrino reservation we will send you the exact address, schedules and detailed instructions for collection.)<\/em><br\/><br\/>\ud83e\uddf3 5. Bicigrino Tips for a smooth trip <br\/><strong>Book in advance:<\/strong> train and bus tickets sell out quickly in spring and summer.<br\/><strong>Sundays and holidays:<\/strong> the Pamplona \u2192 Roncesvalles bus does not always operate. Plan to spend the night in Pamplona or hire a taxi. <br\/><strong>Check updated schedules:<\/strong> services change according to the season.<br\/><strong>Travel light:<\/strong> everything you need for your Camino can be carried in the <strong>Bicigrino saddlebags<\/strong> or sent with our <strong>luggage transport service<\/strong>.<br\/><strong>Don&#8217;t forget your documentation:<\/strong> if you enter from Spain to France (Pamplona \u2192 SJPdP), remember to bring your passport or valid ID.<br\/><br\/>\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Your Camino begins in Bicigrino<br\/>At Bicigrino we want you to arrive at the beginning of the Camino <strong>calm, confident and prepared<\/strong>.<br\/>With our bicycles delivered in <strong>MAYA SPORT (Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port)<\/strong>, assistance during the route and luggage transport options, you will have everything ready to fully experience the experience.<br\/><strong>Your Camino starts here.<\/strong><br\/>\ud83d\udc49 Book your bicycle with Bicigrino <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2642\ufe0f How to get to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port to start the French WayBicigrino practical guide to get to the starting point of the Camino de Santiago by bicycleSaint-Jean-Pied-de-Port (SJPdP) is the most emblematic starting point of the French Way. 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