When should you use luggage transfer?
When your knees or back are hurting, when you want to walk light for a few days, or when you don't want to carry a big pack at all. Many pilgrims only send their bag on stages with steep climbs or descents and carry it the rest of the time.
How does it work?
Book the day before, leave your bag in the morning, and pick it up at your next stop in the afternoon.
- Book the day before and tell the company where you're staying today and tomorrow.
- Before setting out in the morning, leave your backpack in the designated spot at your lodging with a tag or envelope attached (usually showing tomorrow's lodging and your payment details).
- Arrive at your next stop in the afternoon and pick up your bag at your lodging.
Which companies are there? A comparison
The details below were checked on each company's official website on October 16, 2026. “Not listed on website” means it isn't stated online and you'll need to ask the company directly. All prices are per bag.
| Company | Main routes | Price | Weight limit per bag | Booking deadline | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Correos (Paq Mochila) | Camino Francés (from Roncesvalles), Portuguese Way central (from Porto) & coastal (from A Guarda), Spiritual Variant, Camino Primitivo, Camino del Norte, English Way, Camino Sanabrés, Fisterra and Muxía | Calculated by stages on website; single-stage price not listed | 15 kg | By 20:00 the day before | Max 60 km per day; from November until Holy Week, only runs from Sarria and Tui |
| Jacotrans | Full Camino Francés (from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port or Roncesvalles), can extend to Finisterre | Not listed on website; email for a quote | 15 kg | Advance booking required; deadline not listed on website | Accepts card, Bizum, bank transfer, or cash |
| Caminofácil | Camino Francés, Portuguese Way central & coastal, Spiritual Variant, Camino Primitivo, Camino Sanabrés, English Way, Fisterra, Camino del Norte | From €6/stage on Camino Francés & Fisterra; from €7 on other routes; from €12 on Camino del Norte | Not listed on website | Not listed on website | Lower price per stage with more stages or bags |
| Pilbeo | Camino Francés (from Saint-Jean, Roncesvalles, León, Sarria), Portuguese Way central (from Porto, Tui) & coastal (from Porto, Baiona), Fisterra and Muxía, Camino Sanabrés, Camino Primitivo, English Way, Camino de Invierno | From €6/stage; package examples: 5 stages from Sarria €30, 6 stages from Tui €42, 32 stages from Roncesvalles €219 | 20 kg | Not listed on website | Pickup 8:00–9:00, delivery by 14:30; max 60 km per stage |
| Tuitrans | Portuguese Way (Tui-based operator) | Not listed on website | 15 kg | Must send full itinerary in advance | Pickup at 8:00, delivery by 15:00 |
How to choose?
- Only walking the last 100+ km: Almost every company covers this—just compare prices and pickup times.
- Full Camino Francés: Jacotrans, Pilbeo, and Correos all start right from the foot of the Pyrenees.
- Camino del Norte: Fewer options here—Correos runs from Irún, and Caminofácil covers it too.
- Heavier luggage: Pilbeo allows up to 20 kg per bag, while most others cap it at 15 kg.
Can you still get the Compostela if you send your luggage?
Yes. The Pilgrim's Office cares about how you travel and how far you go—there's no rule saying you have to carry your own pack, as long as you walk the stages yourself.
What should you still carry with you?
Water, rain gear, sun protection, some snacks, ID, your credencial (pilgrim passport), phone, and a power bank. Your luggage won't arrive until the afternoon, so anything you need during the day goes in your daypack.
Key points
- Book the day before, leave your bag in the morning, and pick it up at your next stop in the afternoon.
- Prices start around €6–7 per bag per stage, with a weight limit of 15 kg at most companies (20 kg with Pilbeo).
- In winter, Correos only runs the Sarria and Tui sections, so you'll need another operator elsewhere.
In CaminoGO
Once you've added each stop's lodging to your itinerary, you'll find the address and phone number under “Booking & contact” in the lodging details—just copy them straight onto your luggage tag.
Sources
- Correos：El Camino con Correos，背包運送（Paq Mochila） (checked 2026-10-16)
- Jacotrans：官網 (checked 2026-10-16)
- Caminofácil：背包運送價格 (checked 2026-10-16)
- Pilbeo：價格 (checked 2026-10-16)
- Tuitrans：官網 (checked 2026-10-16)
- Oficina del Peregrino：The Compostela (checked 2026-10-16)
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