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Discover the green north of Spain on the "Costa Verde Express" hotel-train!

Overview

Santiago de Compostela - Bilbao

Basque Country - Cantabria - Asturias - Galicia


6-day trip (both directions):
Bilbao - Santander - Cabezón de la Sal -
Santillana del Mar - Llanes - Picos de Europa -
Oviedo - Gijón - Luarca - Ribadeo - Viveiro -
Santiago de Compostela

Price: from 3.600 EUR per person


Aboard the Belle Époque hotel-train "Costa Verde Express" through northern Spain

Welcome to our new Costa Verde Express route travelling between Bilbao and Santiago de Compostela!
This beautiful route gives you the opportunity to discover some of Spain's most breathtaking landscapes as you travel through the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia in all comfort. During the journey, you'll pass coastal towns, mountain landscapes and historic villages while enjoying first-class service and exhilarating views from the window. A luxury coach will be waiting for you at the train station to take you to the various planned excursions. Catering also plays a special role on this journey, either in selected restaurants or on the train itself. You can sleep peacefully at night, as the train stops and only continues its journey in the early morning so that you can get a good night's rest. The train stations have a security service. Travelling to and from your point of departure by train within Spain is included!

Get ready for an unforgettable journey from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela with the Costa Verde Express!


Departures 2024

* the dates can be fully booked from one day to the next, so please inquire availability
Santiago de Compostela – Bilbao 25.05.2024 08.06.2024 22.06.2024 14.09.2024 28.09.2024 12.10.2024
Bilbao – Santiago de Compostela 18.05.2024 01.06.2024 15.06.2024 29.06.2024 07.09.2024 21.09.2024

Costa Verde Express prices 2024

Category per person single occupancy supplement
Suite Gran Clase (high season May, June, September) 4.500 € 3.500 €
Suite Gran Clase (low season July, October) 3.600 € 2.800 €
Train & rooms

Santiago de Compostela - Bilbao

Basque Country - Cantabria - Asturias - Galicia


The train

The first Transcantábrico train was launched in 1983.
A few years later, two luxury trains were created: the Transcantábrico Gran Lujo and the Transcantábrico Clásico. The Transcantábrico Clásico became the Costa Verde Express, modelled on the classic trains of the golden age of the Belle Epoque railway, but equipped with modern comfort and technology. The carriages, lounges and rooms have been carefully renovated and decorated.
A welcoming atmosphere and professional staff with a highly personalised service are the hallmarks of the Costa Verde Express, which offers you an unparalleled opportunity to discover the green north of Spain with its beautiful landscapes, culture and gastronomy.
The carriages of the Costa Verde Express are designed with pleasure in mind. There is a restaurant car and a salon car to enjoy the various activities, a lounge car to relax and take in the scenery, a bar car to enjoy a drink... Real jewels of the railway era.

Lunch and dinner are served à la carte, breakfast is a sumptuous buffet, all on board the train. You will be offered a unique gastronomic experience on board, with a clear influence of the famous cuisine of northern Spain, combined with some international gastronomic trends.
You can enjoy the bar service for drinks with or without alcohol, coffee or a selection of herbal teas either in the saloon carriages or in the suite.
In the late evening or after dinner, various leisure activities are offered in the salon car. Parties, live music, cultural and gastronomic activities, etc. take place here.
During the day, comfortable clothing and footwear is recommended, especially for the planned excursions. In the evening, more formal dress is recommended, although no specific etiquette is required.
The train can accommodate 46 guests.


The rooms

Suites Gran Clase:
The cosy rooms with wood panelling create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. They have a double bed (1.20 m x 1.85 m) as well as a wardrobe, luggage rack, safe and minibar. They also have a private bathroom with hydromassage shower with steam sauna, hairdryer and a complete set of toiletries.a
The air conditioning is individually adjustable for all rooms.

Itinerary

Santiago de Compostela - Bilbao

Basque Country - Cantabria - Asturias - Galicia


Day 1: Bilbao - Santander
Reception at Bilbao - Concordia station at 10:00 a.m. on the train.
Accommodation in your room. Visit of the city and the Guggenheim Museum. Lunch on board while the train travels towards Santander. City tour, dinner and overnight stay in Santander.

Day 2: Santander - Llanes
During breakfast on board the Costa Verde Express, you will arrive in Cabezón de la Sal, visit Santillana del Mar and the cave of Altamira. Lunch is served. In the afternoon, continue to Llanes, sightseeing tour of the town, dinner on board and overnight stay in Llanes.

Day 3: Llanes - Oviedo
After breakfast, you will travel by coach to Cangas de Onís, the sanctuary of Covadonga and Lake Enol in the Picos de Europa. You will then continue to Oviedo, where lunch is served. Sightseeing, dinner and overnight stay in Oviedo.

Day 4: Oviedo - Luarca
After breakfast you visit Gijón, followed by lunch. In the afternoon, the train carries on to Luarca, sightseeing, dinner on board and overnight stay in Luarca.

Day 5: Luarca - Viveiro
After breakfast, you will arrive in Ribadeo, where a tour and lunch will follow. In the afternoon you arrive in Viveiro. This is followed by sightseeing, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6: Viveiro - Santiago de Compostela
On your last day, you arrive in Ferrol after breakfast.
There you say goodbye to the crew and continue by coach to Santiago de Compostela. Visit and lunch at El Parador Reyes Católicos, where your journey on the Costa Verde Express ends at around 16:00.

FAQ

Santiago de Compostela - Bilbao

Basque Country - Cantabria - Asturias - Galicia



The price for the 6-day trip on the "Costa Verde Express" in the Gran Clase Suite with double bed (1.20m x 1.85m) is EUR 4,500 per person and EUR 8,000 for single occupancy, all inclusive.
 

  • Accommodation in a Grand Class room with a double bed (120 cm x 185 cm) and a private bathroom.
  • All lounges on the train are open 24 hours a day.
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board the train or in first-class restaurants (including wine and coffee).
  • Welcome drink and aperitif.
  • Dinner/party at the end of the journey.
  • Toiletries and slippers, mineral water in the room.
  • Activities on board: live music and performances, pub parties, dancing... etc.
  • Excursions and guided tours, entrance tickets to museums, monuments and shows.
  • Luxury coach that accompanies the train throughout the journey to facilitate some transfers and excursions.
  • Taxes and services, CO2 compensation with atmosfair.
  • Daily newspapers and magazines.
  • A multilingual tour guide will accompany you throughout the journey.
  • An excellent team at your disposal (expedition leader, waiters, cooks and technical staff).
  • Free train transfers in Spain (AVE, ALVIA...etc.), before and after the trip from/to the nearest railway station to your place of origin.


EU citizens need their identity card or passport to identify themselves. Non-EU passengers need the documents from their country of origin required to enter Spain. 
 


There is no obligation, it is up to you if you want to tip.
 


There is a first aid kit on board the train and the staff have basic training to help you. In the event of an emergency that requires more attention, you will receive all the necessary information at the health centres along the route.

Spanish nationals are entitled to medical care and medicines at the pharmacy in accordance with Spanish social security regulations. Those who belong to the European Union should find out about the agreements with each country (in general there is reciprocity), as well as the agreements with other countries. In any case, it is highly advisable for citizens of other nationalities with whom there are no agreements or treaties to take out health insurance.
 


Generally Spanish, English, French and German. If necessary, please ask for confirmation of languages other than English and Spanish.
 


Pets are not allowed, please enquire about guide dogs.
 


The trains have been remodelled and equipped with the latest technology, but as they are historic trains, their interiors are not suitable for wheelchairs or walking aids. People with reduced mobility can travel with a certain degree of independence, although it is always advisable that they are accompanied to assist them if necessary. Upon prior request, a wheelchair will be made available to the traveller. It is very important that the disabled traveller is accompanied by a person who can assist them on all journeys, as there is no staff on board or on the ground for this type of service.
 


Public Wi-Fi is available on all trains, the "Transcantábrico", "Costa Verde Express" and "Al Ándalus".
 


The cancellation fees are listed below:

- Cancellation more than 30 days before the departure date: 15% of the travel price.

- Cancellation between 30 and 15 days before the departure date: 25% of the travel price.

- Cancellation between 14 and 5 days before the departure date: 50% of the travel price.

- Cancellation between 4 and 1 day before the departure date: 80% of the travel price.

- Cancellation less than 24 hours before the departure date or no-show: 100% of the travel price.