Costa Verde Express saloons are treasures of railway heritage, several of them original 1923 Pullman cars, all lovingly renovated and decorated for luxury travel. The journey connects two of Spain's most captivating cities — Bilbao and Santiago de Compostela — passing through a coastal world of medieval villages, Asturian mountains, Cantabrian seascapes, and rich regional culture.
Whether travelling east to west or west to east, passengers experience the same curated itinerary of art, gastronomy, and natural beauty from the comfort of a moving hotel. This is northern Spain at its most unhurried — a part of Europe that rewards those who take time to discover it.
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Accommodation
Costa Verde Express Suite
Each of the 23 suites measures 6 sq.m. and features a double bed — 1.35 m wide by 1.85 m long — that converts to a sofa during the day. Large curtained windows, luggage space, mini-bar, safe, wardrobe, writing desk, telephone, and fitted carpet are standard. Guests enjoy individual control of air-conditioning, heating, music, and lighting, plus a private bathroom with hydro-sauna turbo-massage steam shower and hair dryer.
Saloon Cars
The train's saloon cars date from the 1920s and evoke a more gracious era of travel. The elegant Dining Car offers à la carte and buffet breakfasts each morning, as well as chef-prepared lunches and dinners. The Bar Car is open throughout the journey — the perfect place to watch the Cantabrian landscape roll past with a drink in hand.
Further carriages include the Tea Saloon, Panorama Coach, and Entertainment Saloon — a small onboard nightclub with live entertainment each evening. A library stocked with newspapers and magazines, plus DVDs and television, are also available.
Itineraries
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Bilbao – Santiago de Compostela
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Six days westward through Cantabria and Asturias to Galicia, calling at Laredo, Santander, Santillana del Mar, Llanes, the Picos de Europa, Oviedo, Luarca, Ribadeo, Taramundi, and Viveiro before arriving in Santiago de Compostela.
Day 1 — Bilbao · Laredo · Santoña · Santander
Check in at 10:00 at Bilbao–La Concordia station. After meeting the crew and settling into your suite, enjoy a panoramic tour of Bilbao and a visit to the Guggenheim Museum. Lunch on board en route to Treto, then a coach excursion to the old town of Laredo, a boat ride across the bay to Santoña, and a visit to an anchovy cannery. Continue to Santander for a panoramic city tour and dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight in Santander.
Day 2 — Santander · Santillana del Mar · Llanes
Breakfast on board as the train arrives in Cabezón de la Sal. A coach excursion takes you to the medieval town of Santillana del Mar and the Altamira neo-cave. After lunch, rejoin the train into Asturias and arrive in Llanes. Evening visit to Llanes, then dinner on board and overnight.
Day 3 — Llanes · Arenas de Cabrales · Bulnes · Oviedo
After breakfast, a coach takes you to Arenas de Cabrales to visit the Cabrales Cheese Cave–Museum. Continue to Poncebos and ride the funicular up to the mountain village of Bulnes. Lunch on board while the train travels to Oviedo for a guided city tour. Dinner and overnight in Oviedo.
Day 4 — Oviedo · Gijón · Luarca
After breakfast, visit Gijón — a lively coastal city — with free time and lunch. Rejoin the train to travel to Luarca. An evening visit to Luarca is followed by dinner on board and overnight.
Day 5 — Luarca · Ribadeo · Taramundi · Viveiro
Breakfast on board as the train arrives in Ribadeo. A coach excursion heads into the Oscos region to visit the Os Teixois ethnographic complex, the village of Taramundi, and its celebrated knife museum. Lunch in Taramundi. Return to the train in the afternoon and travel to Viveiro. Visit, dinner, and overnight in Viveiro.
Day 6 — Viveiro · Ferrol · Santiago de Compostela
On the final morning, breakfast on board as the train arrives in Ferrol. After farewells to the crew, a coach transfers the group to Santiago de Compostela for a guided city visit and lunch. The journey concludes at approximately 16:30.
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Santiago de Compostela – Bilbao
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The same magnificent itinerary travelled in reverse — beginning with a guided visit of Santiago de Compostela before boarding the train at Ferrol and journeying east through Galicia, Asturias, and Cantabria to arrive at Bilbao's La Concordia station.
Day 1 — Santiago de Compostela · Ferrol · Viveiro
Reception in Santiago de Compostela at 10:00, followed by a guided city visit and lunch. In the afternoon, a coach transfers the group to Ferrol to board the Costa Verde Express. The crew is introduced, cabins are allocated, and the train departs for Viveiro. Visit, free time, dinner, and overnight in Viveiro.
Day 2 — Viveiro · Ribadeo · Taramundi · Luarca
Breakfast on board while arriving in Ribadeo. A coach excursion heads to the Oscos region for the Os Teixois ethnographic complex, Taramundi village, and its knife museum. Lunch in Taramundi. Afternoon return to the train and travel to Luarca — the White Town of the Green Coast. Visit, dinner, and overnight in Luarca.
Day 3 — Luarca · Oviedo · Gijón · Llanes
Early departure from Luarca. After breakfast, a coach visit to Gijón with free time. In the afternoon, continue to Oviedo — capital of Asturias — for a guided visit and free time. Rejoin the train in the early evening and travel to Llanes. Dinner on board and overnight in Llanes.
Day 4 — Llanes · Arenas de Cabrales · Bulnes · Cabezón de la Sal
After breakfast, a coach excursion to Arenas de Cabrales and the Cabrales Cheese Cave–Museum. Continue to Poncebos for the funicular up to Bulnes. Lunch in Arenas de Cabrales. In the afternoon, visit Llanes and then travel by train to Cabezón de la Sal. Dinner and overnight in Cabezón de la Sal.
Day 5 — Cabezón de la Sal · Santillana del Mar · Santander
After breakfast, visit the Altamira neo-cave and the medieval village of Santillana del Mar. Lunch on board as the train travels to Santander. A city visit with free time is followed by dinner in a traditional restaurant. Overnight in Santander.
Day 6 — Santander · Santoña · Laredo · Bilbao
During breakfast, the train advances to Treto. A coach excursion visits Laredo's old town, then a boat ride to Santoña and a visit to an anchovy cannery. The train continues to Bilbao for lunch at a local restaurant. The journey ends at approximately 16:30 at La Concordia station.
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| Date | Direction / Route | From | Status | |
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| Sat, 5 Sep 2026 | Santiago de Compostela → Bilbao | €5,000 | Available | Reserve → |
| Sat, 12 Sep 2026 | Bilbao → Santiago de Compostela | €5,000 | Available | Reserve → |
| Sat, 19 Sep 2026 | Santiago de Compostela → Bilbao | €5,000 | Available | Reserve → |
| Sat, 26 Sep 2026 | Bilbao → Santiago de Compostela | €5,000 | Available | Reserve → |
| Sat, 3 Oct 2026 | Santiago de Compostela → Bilbao | €5,000 | Available | Reserve → |
| Sat, 10 Oct 2026 | Bilbao → Santiago de Compostela | €5,000 | Available | Reserve → |
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| Sat, 24 Oct 2026 | Bilbao → Santiago de Compostela | €5,000 | Available | Reserve → |
| Wed, 12 May 2027 | Oviedo to Bilbao | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Sat, 15 May 2027 | Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Sat, 22 May 2027 | Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Sat, 29 May 2027 | Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela | — | Available | Reserve → |
| Sat, 5 Jun 2027 | Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao | — | Available | Reserve → |
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| Sat, 18 Sep 2027 | Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela | — | Available | Reserve → |
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| Sat, 9 Oct 2027 | Santiago de Compostela to Oviedo | — | Available | Reserve → |
Cabins & Prices
| Cabin / Suite | Basis | Price |
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| Gran Clase Double Suite | per person, double | € 5,000 |
| Gran Clase Double Suite | single supplement | € 4,000 |
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Destinations on This Journey
In-depth guides to the places you'll visit — what to see and where to eat at each stop.
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