What Does the Trip on the Costa Verde Express Include
In this page, we explain the services included in your journey aboard the Costa Verde Express train, a tourist train that traverses the most interesting cities and places in northern Spain, known as Green Spain. This train journey is an exclusive experience that combines breathtaking landscapes, the history, and culture of the four Spanish regions it crosses: Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias, and Galicia. Enjoy the comfort and elegance of this tourist train while traveling through Green Spain aboard the Costa Verde Express.
The Costa Verde Express travels through the regions of Green Spain, areas of great beauty and special charm, such as the green valleys of the Picos de Europa, charming towns like Luarca, known as The White Village of the Green Coast, among other historic and picturesque villages. The journey includes stops at Santiago de Compostela (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Bilbao, San Sebastián, Santander, Oviedo, Gijón, and other locations featured in the 2025 itineraries. During the trip, passengers can enjoy the stunning views through the large windows of the train while savoring local cuisine and immersing themselves in the culture and history of these places.
Available Itineraries
In 2025, it offers the routes Santiago de Compostela – Bilbao, Bilbao – Santiago de Compostela (6 days/5 nights), Oviedo – Bilbao and Santiago de Compostela – Oviedo (3 days/2 nights). These itineraries are designed to showcase the best of each region and offer passengers a unique and unforgettable experience.
If you are looking for a unique and different trip through Spain, the Costa Verde Express is an excellent option to enjoy the beauty of northern Spain in a luxurious and comfortable setting.
What’s Included
On the Costa Verde Express, almost everything is included (we specify what is included in the program). Every detail has been carefully considered to ensure that your journey and stay on this historic train are truly satisfying. It is a different travel experience on a unique train, with the convenience of waking up each day in a different place without the need to pack and unpack. Traveling through the four northern Spanish regions: Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias, and Galicia.
The program includes:
- Accommodation in Gran Clase Room with a 120 cm x 185 cm double bed and a fully equipped private bathroom.
- All train lounges are permanently open for customer use 24 hours a day.
- All breakfasts.
- Dinners and lunches on board the train or in top-class restaurants (including wine and coffee).
- Welcome drink and appetizer.
- Farewell dinner/party.
- Toiletries kit and slippers.
- Mineral water in the room.
- On-board activities: music and live performances, parties in the pub car, dancing, etc.
- Excursions and guided tours.
- Admission to museums, monuments, and shows.
- Luxury coach accompanying the train throughout the journey to facilitate some transfers and excursions.
- Taxes and services.
- Daily press and magazines.
- At night, you can rest easy as the train remains stationary and does not resume its journey until early morning, ensuring a good night’s sleep. Additionally, the stop stations will remain open and have security service.
- Multilingual accompanying guide throughout the journey: Spanish, English, French, and German.
- An excellent team at your disposal (Expedition Leader, waiters, chefs, and technical staff).
- Free train transfers throughout Spain (AVE, ALVIA, etc.), before and after the trip, from/to the train station closest to your place of origin. Additionally, you can use the Club Rooms at the stations.
All reservations are governed by the General Terms and Conditions of RENFE/Viajeros for Luxury Trains.
Other services available at the customer’s expense:
- Laundry service.
- Bar service.
Deluxe Suite Measurements:
- Cabins of 6 m²
- Double bed cabin: 1 bed, 1.20 m wide x 1.85 m long
- Triple cabin: 1 bed, 1.20 m wide x 1.85 m long