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

Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastián

The Northern Route in reverse: from Santiago's pilgrim streets along the Galician, Asturian and Cantabrian coast to elegant San Sebastián.

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

Overview

This eight-day journey opens with a tour of Santiago de Compostela and ends with a visit to San Sebastián. Along the way you trace the cliffs and estuaries of Galicia, explore Oviedo and Gijón, spend a full day in the Picos de Europa from Llanes, and wander Santillana del Mar, Santander and Bilbao.

  • Introductory tour of Santiago de Compostela's historic centre
  • The Lugo coastline of estuaries, cliffs and fishing villages
  • Free time in Oviedo and a stop in seafront Gijón
  • A full day in the Picos de Europa, returning to Llanes
  • Gorges and historic villages of inland Cantabria
  • Medieval Santillana del Mar and the bay city of Santander
  • Bilbao city tour and a farewell visit to San Sebastián

Day by day

Day 1Santiago de Compostela → Ferrol → ViveiroViveiro

You are welcomed in Santiago de Compostela with an introductory visit to its magnificent historic centre, steeped in the spirit of pilgrimage. After lunch you travel to Ferrol to board the train and settle into your suite as it sets off for Viveiro, with dinner on board.

Meals: Lunch · Dinner

Day 2Viveiro → Ribadeo → Luarca → OviedoOviedo

Breakfast is served as the train runs along the Lugo coast past estuaries, cliffs and fishing villages. You discover Ribadeo and some of the Atlantic coast's most striking scenery, then continue into Asturias to reach Oviedo, with free time in its historic centre.

Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

Day 3Oviedo → Gijón → LlanesLlanes

The day follows the Asturian coast with a stop in Gijón, a city closely tied to the sea and known for its culture and cooking. In the afternoon the train continues along the coast to Llanes, an elegant fishing town, for dinner and the night.

Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

Day 4Llanes → Picos de Europa → LlanesLlanes

A whole day is given to the natural beauty of the Picos de Europa, where mountains, valleys and small villages create some of the finest landscapes in northern Spain. After lunch you return to Llanes for free time by the sea before dinner.

Meals: Lunch · Dinner

Day 5Llanes → Potes → Comillas → Cabezón de la SalCabezón de la Sal

As the train crosses into Cantabria, you head inland to explore gorges, historic villages and mountain scenery. It is a day that blends heritage, tradition and nature before you return to the train for dinner.

Meals: Dinner

Day 6Cabezón de la Sal → Santillana del Mar → SantanderSantander

The morning is spent in Santillana del Mar and its remarkable medieval centre. After lunch the journey continues to Santander, set on its bay above the Cantabrian Sea, with free time before dinner on board.

Meals: Lunch · Dinner

Day 7Santander → Bilbao → CarranzaCarranza

Breakfast is served on the way to Bilbao, where a city tour shows how tradition, bold contemporary architecture and urban renewal define the city today. In the afternoon the train carries on through green countryside to Carranza, with dinner on board.

Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

Day 8Carranza → Bilbao → San Sebastián

After a last breakfast on board you return to Bilbao to say goodbye to the train and crew. You continue to San Sebastián, a luminous city on the Cantabrian Sea, where a visit and free time to enjoy its atmosphere and food bring the journey to a close.

Meals: Breakfast

Santiago de CompostelaFerrolViveiroRibadeoLuarcaOviedoGijónLlanesPicos de EuropaPotesComillasCabezón de la SalSantillana del MarSantanderBilbaoCarranzaSan Sebastián
Where you spend each night
  • Night 1Viveiro
  • Night 2Oviedo
  • Night 3Llanes
  • Night 4Llanes
  • Night 5Cabezón de la Sal
  • Night 6Santander
  • Night 7Carranza

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

Dates and prices

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Deluxe Suite - Twin Beds

October 10, 2026 EUR 9,900.00 EUR 9,405.00 pp dbl
October 24, 2026 EUR 9,900.00 EUR 9,405.00 pp dbl
Sold Out
April 3, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
April 17, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
May 1, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
May 15, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
May 29, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
June 12, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
June 26, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
July 10, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
July 24, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
August 7, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
September 4, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
September 18, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Deluxe Suite - Matrimonial Bed
October 2, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
October 16, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
October 10, 2026 EUR 17,100.00 EUR 16,245.00 pp sgl
October 24, 2026 EUR 17,100.00 EUR 16,245.00 pp sgl
Sold Out
April 3, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
April 17, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
May 1, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
May 15, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
May 29, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
June 12, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
June 26, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
July 10, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
July 24, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
August 7, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
September 4, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
September 18, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Deluxe Suite - Matrimonial Bed
October 2, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
October 16, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
October 10, 2026 EUR 8,200.00 EUR 7,790.00 pp tpl
October 24, 2026 EUR 8,200.00 EUR 7,790.00 pp tpl
Sold Out
April 3, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
April 17, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
May 1, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
May 15, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
May 29, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
June 12, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
June 26, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
July 10, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
July 24, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
August 7, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
September 4, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
September 18, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
Sold Out Available in Deluxe Suite - Matrimonial Bed
October 2, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
October 16, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl

Deluxe Suite - Matrimonial Bed

October 10, 2026 EUR 9,900.00 EUR 9,405.00 pp dbl
Sold Out Available in Deluxe Suite - Twin Beds
October 24, 2026 EUR 9,900.00 EUR 9,405.00 pp dbl
Sold Out
April 3, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
April 17, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
May 1, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
May 15, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
May 29, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
June 12, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
June 26, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
July 10, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
July 24, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
August 7, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
September 4, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
September 18, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
October 2, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
October 16, 2027 EUR 11,100.00 EUR 10,434.00 pp dbl
October 10, 2026 EUR 17,100.00 EUR 16,245.00 pp sgl
Sold Out Available in Deluxe Suite - Twin Beds
October 24, 2026 EUR 17,100.00 EUR 16,245.00 pp sgl
Sold Out
April 3, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
April 17, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
May 1, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
May 15, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
May 29, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
June 12, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
June 26, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
July 10, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
July 24, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
August 7, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
September 4, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
September 18, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
October 2, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
October 16, 2027 EUR 19,200.00 EUR 18,048.00 pp sgl
October 10, 2026 EUR 8,200.00 EUR 7,790.00 pp tpl
Sold Out Available in Deluxe Suite - Twin Beds
October 24, 2026 EUR 8,200.00 EUR 7,790.00 pp tpl
Sold Out
April 3, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
April 17, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
May 1, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
May 15, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
May 29, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
June 12, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
June 26, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
July 10, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
July 24, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
August 7, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
September 4, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
September 18, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
October 2, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl
October 16, 2027 EUR 9,200.00 EUR 8,648.00 pp tpl

Questions about this journey

Where does the Santiago to San Sebastián journey start?

It begins in Santiago de Compostela with an introductory visit to the historic centre and lunch. You then travel to Ferrol, where the train is waiting, and set off for Viveiro the same evening.

How is this different from the San Sebastián to Santiago direction?

It covers the same regions in reverse, but the days are arranged differently. In this direction you stay two nights in Llanes, with a full day in the Picos de Europa in between, and you end with a visit to San Sebastián rather than Santiago.

Is there a full day in the Picos de Europa?

Yes. The fourth day is devoted to the mountains, valleys and villages of the Picos de Europa, returning to Llanes after lunch for free time by the sea. The following day also heads inland through Cantabrian gorges and villages.

Do we visit Bilbao?

Yes. On the seventh day a city tour shows how Bilbao blends tradition with contemporary architecture and urban renewal. You also pass back through Bilbao on the final morning when you leave the train.

Where does the journey finish?

You leave the train in Bilbao after the last breakfast on board and continue to San Sebastián. A visit and free time to enjoy the city and its food round off the trip.

How can I see departure dates and fares?

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