Hi, very glad to have found this site. Found all my accommodations and other info here! Thank you MadridMan.

I'm now in a fix as I will be travelling to Madrid from Paris, but would like to take the cheaper option of train travelling by transfering at Irun from Paris, then to Madrid.

Can anyone help me with these questions?
- do I need reservations for the Irun train?
- where can I buy the (Estrella 204) train ticket? I've been to the renfe site. They showed all the correct schedules, but I can't buy the Costa Vasca tix. Only the Talgo or Trenhotel ones can be bought.

I don't know if I should risk it, and buy the train ticket while I switch trains at the Irun station.

Please help!