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San Sebastián to Santiago de Compostela – El Transcantábrico
El Transcantábrico · 8 days, 7 nights

San Sebastián to Santiago de Compostela

Eight days along Spain's green north coast, from the Basque Country through Cantabria and Asturias to the pilgrim city of Santiago.

  1. San SebastiánDay 1
  2. BilbaoDay 1
  3. CarranzaDay 1
  4. SantanderDay 2
  5. PotesDay 3
  6. ComillasDay 3
  7. Cabezón de la SalDay 3
  8. Santillana del MarDay 4
  9. LlanesDay 4
  10. Picos de EuropaDay 5
  11. OviedoDay 5
  12. GijónDay 6
  13. LuarcaDay 6
  14. RibadeoDay 7
  15. ViveiroDay 7
  16. FerrolDay 8
  17. Santiago de CompostelaDay 8
Train stopExcursion by road
Duration8 days
Nights7
RouteSan Sebastián → Santiago de Compostela
Places visited17
From, per personEUR 9,405

Overview

The classic Northern Route starts with lunch in San Sebastián and ends with a guided tour of Santiago de Compostela. In between, the train follows the Cantabrian coast past Bilbao, Santander and Llanes, with days in the Picos de Europa, medieval Santillana del Mar, Oviedo and the cliffs and estuaries of Galicia.

  • Welcome tour and lunch in San Sebastián
  • Bilbao, where modern architecture meets an industrial past
  • Two days among the mountains and villages of the Picos de Europa
  • The cobbled medieval streets of Santillana del Mar
  • Free time in Oviedo, Gijón and Luarca on the Asturian coast
  • The Galician coast of cliffs and rías via Ribadeo and Viveiro
  • Guided farewell tour of Santiago de Compostela

Day by day

Day 1San Sebastián → Bilbao → CarranzaCarranza

Your journey begins in San Sebastián with an introductory tour of the city and lunch. You then transfer to Bilbao to board the train, meet the crew and settle into your suite. The first dinner is served on board as the train sets off into the northern countryside.

Meals: Lunch · Dinner

Day 2Carranza → Bilbao → SantanderSantander

Over breakfast the train returns to Bilbao, a city reinvented along its estuary where contemporary architecture sits beside its industrial heritage. After lunch you continue by rail along the Cantabrian coast to Santander, with free time to stroll the elegant capital before dinner back on board.

Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Day 3Santander → Potes → Comillas → Cabezón de la SalCabezón de la Sal

Today heads inland into Cantabria and the foothills of the Picos de Europa. The day weaves together small mountain villages, dramatic scenery and places of real cultural interest before you rejoin the train for dinner.

Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

Day 4Cabezón de la Sal → Santillana del Mar → LlanesLlanes

A short coastal run brings you to Santillana del Mar, one of the best-preserved medieval villages in Spain, to wander its cobbled lanes. Lunch is back on the train as it crosses into Asturias, arriving at the seaside fishing town of Llanes with free time before dinner.

Meals: Lunch · Dinner

Day 5Llanes → Picos de Europa → OviedoOviedo

A second day in the Picos de Europa takes you among mountains, gorges and wild landscapes on one of the most memorable stages of the trip. You then continue to Oviedo, the graceful capital of Asturias, with free time in its historic centre.

Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

Day 6Oviedo → Gijón → LuarcaLuarca

The train follows the Asturian coast, with sweeping views of the Cantabrian Sea and a stop in Gijón, a seafront city known for its culture and food. In the afternoon you reach Luarca, the white town of the Costa Verde, with time to explore before dinner on board.

Meals: Dinner

Day 7Luarca → Ribadeo → ViveiroViveiro

Over breakfast the train crosses into Galicia along one of the loveliest stretches of the northern coast, past cliffs, estuaries and small Atlantic harbours. After a visit to Ribadeo you travel on to Viveiro, a town shaped by its long seafaring history.

Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

Day 8Viveiro → Ferrol → Santiago de Compostela

The final breakfast on board is served as the train arrives in Ferrol. From there you continue to Santiago de Compostela for a guided tour of the historic centre and some free time, where the journey comes to an end.

Meals: Breakfast

San SebastiánBilbaoCarranzaSantanderPotesComillasCabezón de la SalSantillana del MarLlanesPicos de EuropaOviedoGijónLuarcaRibadeoViveiroFerrolSantiago de Compostela
Where you spend each night
  • Night 1Carranza
  • Night 2Santander
  • Night 3Cabezón de la Sal
  • Night 4Llanes
  • Night 5Oviedo
  • Night 6Luarca
  • Night 7Viveiro

The map is schematic. Dashed lines are excursions by road.

Dates and prices

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Deluxe Suite - Twin Beds

October 17, 2026 EUR 9,900.00 EUR 9,405.00 pp dbl
Sold Out
October 31, 2026 EUR 9,900.00 EUR 9,405.00 pp dbl
March 27, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
April 10, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
April 24, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Deluxe Suite - Matrimonial Bed
May 8, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Deluxe Suite - Matrimonial Bed
May 22, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
June 5, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
June 19, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Deluxe Suite - Matrimonial Bed
July 3, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
July 17, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
July 31, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
August 14, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
September 11, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
September 25, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
October 9, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
October 23, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
October 17, 2026 EUR 17,100.00 EUR 16,245.00 pp sgl
Sold Out
October 31, 2026 EUR 17,100.00 EUR 16,245.00 pp sgl
March 27, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
April 10, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
April 24, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Deluxe Suite - Matrimonial Bed
May 8, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Deluxe Suite - Matrimonial Bed
May 22, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
June 5, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
June 19, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Deluxe Suite - Matrimonial Bed
July 3, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
July 17, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
July 31, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
August 14, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
September 11, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
September 25, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
October 9, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
October 23, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
October 17, 2026 EUR 8,200.00 EUR 7,790.00 pp tpl
Sold Out
October 31, 2026 EUR 8,200.00 EUR 7,790.00 pp tpl
March 27, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
April 10, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
April 24, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
Sold Out Available in Deluxe Suite - Matrimonial Bed
May 8, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
Sold Out Available in Deluxe Suite - Matrimonial Bed
May 22, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
June 5, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
June 19, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
Sold Out Available in Deluxe Suite - Matrimonial Bed
July 3, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
July 17, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
July 31, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
August 14, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
September 11, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
September 25, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
October 9, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
October 23, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl

Deluxe Suite - Matrimonial Bed

October 17, 2026 EUR 9,900.00 EUR 9,405.00 pp dbl
Sold Out
October 31, 2026 EUR 9,900.00 EUR 9,405.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Deluxe Suite - Twin Beds
March 27, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
April 10, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
April 24, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
May 8, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
May 22, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
June 5, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
June 19, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
July 3, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
July 17, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
July 31, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
August 14, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
September 11, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
September 25, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
October 9, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
October 23, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
October 17, 2026 EUR 17,100.00 EUR 16,245.00 pp sgl
Sold Out
October 31, 2026 EUR 17,100.00 EUR 16,245.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Deluxe Suite - Twin Beds
March 27, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
April 10, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
April 24, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
May 8, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
May 22, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
June 5, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
June 19, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
July 3, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
July 17, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
July 31, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
August 14, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
September 11, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
September 25, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
October 9, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
October 23, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
October 17, 2026 EUR 8,200.00 EUR 7,790.00 pp tpl
Sold Out
October 31, 2026 EUR 8,200.00 EUR 7,790.00 pp tpl
Sold Out Available in Deluxe Suite - Twin Beds
March 27, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
April 10, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
April 24, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
May 8, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
May 22, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
June 5, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
June 19, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
July 3, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
July 17, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
July 31, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
August 14, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
September 11, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
September 25, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
October 9, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
October 23, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl

Questions about this journey

Where does the San Sebastián to Santiago journey begin?

Guests are welcomed in San Sebastián around lunchtime for a first tour of the city and lunch. You then transfer to Bilbao, where the train is waiting and the crew helps you settle in.

How many days are spent in the Picos de Europa?

The route visits the Picos de Europa area twice: on the third day from Santander via Potes and Comillas, and again on the fifth day between Llanes and Oviedo. Both days combine mountain scenery with villages and places of cultural interest.

Which cities can I explore on this journey?

You spend time in San Sebastián, Bilbao, Santander, Oviedo and Gijón, and the trip ends with a guided tour of Santiago de Compostela. Smaller stops include Santillana del Mar, Llanes, Luarca, Ribadeo and Viveiro.

Which meals are included?

The itinerary includes daily meals, with breakfast on board most mornings and a mix of lunches and dinners on the train or ashore. The final day includes breakfast on board before the farewell tour in Santiago.

Where does the journey end?

The train's last stop is Ferrol, from where you continue to Santiago de Compostela. After a guided tour and free time in the historic centre, the journey concludes in the city.

How can I see departure dates and fares?

Live dates and fares are shown on this page, and our reservations team can help on (866) 484-7882.

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