Santiago de Compostela – Bilbao 2026
6 days / 5 nights. Itinerary: Santiago de Compostela – Viveiro – Oviedo – Llanes – Cabezón de La Sal – Santander – Bilbao
Welcome to our guide to the Costa Verde Express itinerary from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao 2026!
This stunning route will give you the opportunity to discover some of the most breathtaking landscapes in Spain while traveling in luxury and comfort. Throughout the journey, you will pass through coastal cities, mountainous landscapes, and historic towns, all while enjoying first-class service and impressive views from the window.
On this page, you will find detailed information about the itinerary, including details about the stops where guided tours and scheduled excursions will be conducted, etc. Get ready for an unforgettable journey from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao on the Costa Verde Express!
Itinerary (Summarized)
(see detailed ITINERARY above)
| Day 1 (Saturday) | Santiago de Compostela – Viveiro |
| Day 2 (Sunday) | Viveiro – Oviedo |
| Day 3 (Monday) | Oviedo – Llanes |
| Day 4 (Tuesday) | Llanes – Cabezón de la Sal |
| Day 5 (Wednesday) | Cabezón de la Sal – Santander |
| Day 6 (Thursday) | Santander – Bilbao |
Departure Dates
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| May | 16, 30 |
| June | 13, 27 |
| July | 11 |
| September | 5, 19 |
| October | 3, 17 |
Prices per Person
| Accommodation 6 days / 5 nights | 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Suite Grand Class | 5,000 € | ||
| Single Supplement | 4,000 € | ||
| Prices subject to confirmation. | |||
The Program Includes:
- Accommodation in a Grand Class Room with a double bed measuring 120 cm x 185 cm, and a private full bathroom.
- All train lounges are permanently open and available to the customer 24 hours a day.
- All breakfasts.
- Dinners and meals aboard the train or in first-class restaurants (includes drinks, wine, and coffee).
- Welcome drink and appetizer.
- End-of-trip dinner/party.
- Toiletry bag with toiletries and slippers.
- Bottled water in the room.
- Onboard activities: live music and performances, parties in the pub car, dancing, etc.
- Excursions and guided tours.
- Tickets to museums, monuments, and shows.
- Luxury coach accompanying the train throughout the journey to facilitate some transfers and excursions.
- Taxes and services.
- Daily newspapers and magazines.
- At night, you can rest easy, as the train remains stationary and does not resume travel until early morning, to facilitate rest. Additionally, the stopping stations will remain open and have security service.
- Multilingual accompanying guide throughout the journey: Spanish, English, French, and German.
- An excellent human team at your disposal (Expedition Chief, waiters, cooks, and technical staff).
- Free train transfers across Spain (AVE, ALVIA, and Intercity), before and after the trip from/to the nearest train station to your place of origin. You will be able to travel in a preferred seat (choose comfort), and at the stations, you can use the Club Lounges.
Other Services Available at the Customer’s Expense:
- Laundry service.
- Bar service.
Grand Class Room Dimensions:
- 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.
The itinerary begins in Santiago de Compostela, a World Heritage City famous for the Camino de Santiago, with its Cathedral and surrounding squares such as Obradoiro, Inmaculada, Praterías, and Quintana, which possess great artistic and religious value. As the train moves forward, it delves into marvelous places filled with spectacular landscapes and rich history.
The Costa Verde Express train makes several stops in emblematic cities and charming historic towns such as Viveiro, Ribadeo, Luarca, Oviedo, Gijón, Llanes, Santillana del Mar, Santander… among others, deserving a special mention is the journey through the Picos de Europa, with breathtaking landscapes. Excursions are included in the route as detailed in the ITINERARY section.
On this page, you can book your journey on the Costa Verde Express. Get ready for an unforgettable trip and discover the best of northern Spain with the Costa Verde Express Train!
Day 1 (Saturday). Santiago de Compostela – Ferrol - Viveiro
Day 2 (Sunday). Viveiro - Ribadeo - Taramundi - Luarca
Day 3 (Monday). Luarca - Oviedo - Gijón - Llanes
Day 4 (Tuesday). Llanes – Arenas de Cabrales - Cabezón de la Sal
Day 5 (Wednesday). Cabezón de La Sal – Santillana del Mar - Santander
Day 6 (Thursday). Santander – Bilbao