Costa Verde Express train: Northern Spain by comfort train
COMFORT TRAIN (6 days, 5 nights on board) An unforgettable rail cruise through green Spain on board the Costa Verde Express train. Northern Spain to Santiago de Compostela.
DAY 1: BILBAO - SANTANDER (Costa Verde Express train)
Flight or train to Bilbao on request.
Welcome at Bilbao station at 10 a.m.
Board the Costa Verde Express comfort train and meet the crew.
After settling into your cabin, your guide will take you on a panoramic tour of the city and a visit to the Guggenheim Museum. Back on board, enjoy your meal as the Costa Verde heads for Santander.
In the afternoon, visit Santandere and its bay, considered one of the most beautiful in the world, then free time.
Dinner at a restaurant in town
Overnight in Santander on the Costa Verde Express train (DJ, dinner at restaurant).
DAY 2: SANTANDER - LLANES
Breakfast on board as the Costa Verde Exress arrives in Cabezón de la Sal.
A tourist coach will take you to visit the neo-grotto of Altamira, which contains one of the most important pictorial ensembles of prehistoric times, as well as the medieval town of Santillana del Mar, voted the most beautiful town in Spain.
Lunch in Santillana del Mar.
Back on the train, we head for Asturias, to Llanes, a charming port town with a rugged coastline.
Dinner on board and overnight in Llanes on the train (PDJ, DJ, DI).
DAY 3: LLANES - OVIEDO
Morning excursion by coach to Cangas de Onís, once the capital of Asturias in the 8th century.
We enter the heart of the Picos de Europa, the highest massif in the Cantabrian mountain range, to visit the Covadonga sanctuary, its basilica and grotto - a major pilgrimage site - and the magnificent Lake Enol.
Back on the train, you head for Oviedo, the capital of Asturias, enjoying lunch on board.
Visit Oviedo, famous for its Gothic cathedral.
Dinner and overnight in Oviedo on board the train (PDJ, DJ, DI)
DAY 4: OVIEDO - LUARCA
After breakfast, departure for Gijón, a dynamic city open to the sea.
Enjoy free time to discover this old port city renowned for its culinary specialties: fabada (cassoulet), Asturian potée and cachopos.
After lunch in Gijon, return to the train and depart for Luarca. Visit this peaceful village of whitewashed houses or take a stroll from La Atalaya chapel to the lighthouse.
Dinner and overnight on board the train in Luarca (PDJ, DJ, DI)
DAY 5: LUARCA - VIVEIRO
Breakfast on board as your train heads for Ribadeo, the town that links Galicia and Asturias.
Visit and free time in this town famous for its gastronomy and traditional music.
Lunch in Ribadeo.
In the afternoon, take the train back to Viveiro for a visit of this town with its medieval walls and rich artistic heritage.
Dinner and overnight on board the train in Viveiro (PDJ, DJ, DI)
DAY 6: VIVEIRO - SAINT JACQUES DE COMPOSTELLE
Last breakfast on board the Costa Verde Express train, the train arrives in Ferrol.
You take leave of the train crew and continue by coach to the Galician capital, Santiago de Compostela. Visit this city famous for its cathedral and UNESCO-listed historic center.
Lunch at the Parador Reyes Católicos, where we leave around 4 pm.
Additional night in Santiago de Compostela, transfer, return flight from Santiago de Compostela on request.
The Costa Verde Express Train
The lounges and rooms of the Costa Verde Express have been carefully restored to make every journey a magical, unforgettable experience with all the comfort, rest and pleasure you need.
The entire train, from the rooms to the common areas, is interconnected, allowing passengers to enjoy the freedom of the train.
- Gran Clase Suites
All train compartments are identical. These are beautiful, historic suites, decorated with wood panelling, creating a peaceful, comfortable atmosphere.
Each room has a double bed (1.20 m x 1.85 m), desk, closet, luggage compartment, minibar and safe. They are air-conditioned and feature a full private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries.
- Lounge cars
The lounge cars of the Costa Verde Express train are elegant communal areas where you can enjoy your breakfast, lunch or dinner prepared by the chef. You can also enjoy a drink in the bar car or chat with fellow passengers in the common rooms. And if you'd like to spend some festive time on the train, you can take advantage of the pub car, where small events and music are offered every evening.
Departure dates:
DEPARTURE DATES 2025 :BILBAO - SAINT-JACQUES-DE-COMPOSTELLE
May : 10, 24
June : 7, 21
July : 5, 19
August : 30
September : 13, 27
October : 11, 25
SAINT-JACQUES-DE-COMPOSTELLE - BILBAO
May : 17, 31
June : 14, 28
July : 12, 26
September : 6, 20
October : 4, 18
PRICE 2025 - COSTA VERDE EXPRESS TRAIN (SPAIN)
- Suite Gran Clase : from €4,700 / person
- Single supplement : from €3,650 / person
Departure point: Bilbao (other cities on request)
End point: Santiago de Compostela (other cities on request)
Additional travel to these cities will be offered in your quote.
PRICE INCLUDES
- Accommodation in a Gran Clase Suite on board the train (120 cm x 185 cm bed)
- Welcome drink and aperitif.
- Gift pack (toiletries and slippers).
- Mineral water
- All breakfasts.
- All dinners and lunches, of the finest gastronomy, on board the train or in first-class restaurants (wine, water, refreshments and coffee included).
- Onboard activities: live music and entertainment in the pub car, dancing and much more.
- Tickets to museums, monuments and shows.
- Scheduled excursions and visits.
- Multilingual guides
- Luxury bus transportation
- End-of-trip gala party.
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Flight/train to departure point (supplement on request)
- Airport <>train transfer
- Assustance or multi-risk travel insurance (proposed)
CONDITIONS OF SALE
- Deposit of 40% on order.
- Balance due 30 days before departure.
CANCELLATION CONDITIONS
- Cancellation more than 30 days before departure = 30% withheld
- Between 30 and 15 days before departure = 30% withholding
- Between 14 and 5 days = 60% withholding
- Between 4 and 1 day = 90% cancellation fee
- Less than 24 hours = 100% cancellation fee