There is no single Camino duration. It depends on where you start, your daily distance and rest days. Divide your section's distance by daily kilometres and round up for an initial estimate, then adapt the actual stages.
First defines what section you want to do
Starting in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is not the same as starting in Sarria. Discussing duration without a starting point mixes very different trips. Choose your route and departure point. Check that the distance follows the walking route, not a straight line between towns.
An example with Sarria
The app catalogue uses approximately 117 km from Sarria. At 22 km per day, the calculation rounds up to six walking days. Add one full rest day and the total becomes seven. This illustrates the arithmetic, not where to sleep. Actual stages may differ because you want to finish in a particular town or your accommodation is farther away.
Days walking and days travelling
Add your outward journey, return journey and any nights before starting separately. Allow time on arrival if you want to visit Santiago or request the Compostela. The calculator counts your departure date as walking day one. Travel to the Camino is not added automatically.
Convert estimate into a viable plan
Review elevation, surfaces and services. Allow time for weather and stage changes. If you have only five days, do not simply increase daily kilometres without considering your preparation. Open the Camino duration calculator to compare starting points and daily distances. Then organise stages in the app and read the guide from Sarria If you're evaluating that stretch.
