Costa Verde Express · 6 days · 5 nights
Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao
Ferrol · Viveiro · Ribadeo · Luarca · Oviedo · Gijón · Llanes · Cabezón de la Sal · Santander · Bilbao
Costa Verde Express · 6 days, 5 nights
Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela
Six days from Bilbao along Spain's green northern coast through Cantabria and Asturias to the pilgrim city of Santiago de Compostela.
- BilbaoDay 1
- SantanderDay 1
- Santillana del MarDay 2
- LlanesDay 2
- Arenas de CabralesDay 3
- OviedoDay 3
- GijónDay 4
- LuarcaDay 4
- RibadeoDay 5
- TaramundiDay 5
- ViveiroDay 5
- FerrolDay 6
- Santiago de CompostelaDay 6
Train stopExcursion by road
Duration6 days
Nights5
RouteBilbao → Santiago de Compostela
Places visited13
From, per personEUR 4,750
Overview
The Green Spain Route begins at Bilbao's historic Concordia station with a tour of the city and ends with a guided visit and farewell lunch in Santiago de Compostela. Between them come Santander, medieval Santillana del Mar, the Picos de Europa at Arenas de Cabrales, Oviedo, Gijón, Luarca and Galicia's Taramundi and Viveiro.
- Welcome at Bilbao's historic Concordia station and a city tour
- Free time in elegant Santander
- Medieval Santillana del Mar
- Arenas de Cabrales in the Picos de Europa
- Oviedo, Gijón and the white town of Luarca
- Ribadeo and the folk heritage of Taramundi
- Guided tour and farewell lunch in Santiago de Compostela
Day by day
Day 1Bilbao → SantanderSantander
Your journey begins at Bilbao's historic Concordia station, followed by a first tour of a city that blends tradition, contemporary architecture and urban renewal. After lunch the train sets off along the Cantabrian coast to Santander, with free time to enjoy the elegant Cantabrian capital before dinner.
Meals: Lunch · Dinner
Day 2Santander → Santillana del Mar → LlanesLlanes
Breakfast is served on board as the train rolls through green countryside and small northern villages. You visit Santillana del Mar, one of the best-preserved medieval villages in Spain, then after lunch continue along the coast into Asturias to the seaside town of Llanes.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 3Llanes → Arenas de Cabrales → OviedoOviedo
After breakfast you head into the natural setting of the Picos de Europa and Arenas de Cabrales, a highlight of the route for its mountains and traditions. Following lunch you continue to Oviedo, capital of Asturias, with time in its historic centre before dinner on board.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 4Oviedo → Gijón → LuarcaLuarca
The journey follows the Asturian coast with its seascapes and small towns, stopping in Gijón, a seafront city with a strong cultural and culinary character. In the afternoon the train continues to Luarca, the white town of the Costa Verde, with free time before dinner.
Meals: Dinner
Day 5Luarca → Ribadeo → Taramundi → ViveiroViveiro
Over breakfast the train crosses into Galicia through some of the most beautiful Atlantic coastal scenery. The day combines Ribadeo with Taramundi, where traditions, nature and folk heritage capture the essence of northern Spain, before arriving in Viveiro for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast · Dinner
Day 6Viveiro → Ferrol → Santiago de Compostela
The last breakfast on board is served as the train arrives in Ferrol. From there you transfer to Santiago de Compostela, the great monumental pilgrim city, for a guided tour and farewell lunch to close the journey.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch
Where you spend each night
- Night 1Santander
- Night 2Llanes
- Night 3Oviedo
- Night 4Luarca
- Night 5Viveiro
The map is schematic. Dashed lines are excursions by road.
Standard
Gran Clase Suite
23 suites · approx. 6 m²
- Sofa by day, double bed (1.35 × 1.80 m) by night
- Warm wood-veneer panelling
- Full private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- Desk, minibar, safe, wardrobe and luggage rack
All suites are the same Gran Clase category, converting from a daytime sitting room to a bedroom at night.
- Five nights in a Gran Clase suite on board
- Meals as described in the itinerary
- Bilbao city visit on the first day
- Excursions as described, including Santillana del Mar, Arenas de Cabrales and Taramundi
- Transfer from Ferrol to Santiago de Compostela
- Guided tour and farewell lunch in Santiago de Compostela
- Deposit
- 15% of the total at booking
- Final payment
- 35 days before departure
Dates and prices
Live availability. Choose a cabin type, then select Book Now to reserve online, or Join waitlist on sold-out dates.
Gran Clase Suite
October 10, 2026
EUR 5,000.00
EUR 4,750.00 pp dbl
Sold Out
October 24, 2026
EUR 5,000.00
EUR 4,750.00 pp dbl
May 15, 2027
EUR 5,300.00
EUR 4,982.00 pp dbl
May 29, 2027
EUR 5,300.00
EUR 4,982.00 pp dbl
June 12, 2027
EUR 5,300.00
EUR 4,982.00 pp dbl
September 18, 2027
EUR 5,300.00
EUR 4,982.00 pp dbl
October 2, 2027
EUR 5,300.00
EUR 4,982.00 pp dbl
October 10, 2026
EUR 9,000.00
EUR 8,550.00 pp sgl
Sold Out
October 24, 2026
EUR 9,000.00
EUR 8,550.00 pp sgl
May 15, 2027
EUR 9,550.00
EUR 8,977.00 pp sgl
May 29, 2027
EUR 9,550.00
EUR 8,977.00 pp sgl
June 12, 2027
EUR 9,550.00
EUR 8,977.00 pp sgl
September 18, 2027
EUR 9,550.00
EUR 8,977.00 pp sgl
October 2, 2027
EUR 9,550.00
EUR 8,977.00 pp sgl
Join the waitlist
This departure is currently sold out. Leave your details and we will contact you the moment a cabin becomes available.
Questions about this journey
Where does the Bilbao to Santiago journey begin?
Guests are welcomed at Bilbao's historic Concordia station. The first day includes a tour of the city before lunch and the train ride along the coast to Santander.
Does the route go into the Picos de Europa?
Yes. On the third day you head from Llanes into the Picos de Europa to Arenas de Cabrales, a mountain area known for its landscapes and traditions, before continuing to Oviedo.
Which towns do we stay in overnight?
The train stops overnight in Santander, Llanes, Oviedo, Luarca and Viveiro, and you sleep in your suite on board each night.
What happens on the last day?
After breakfast the train reaches Ferrol, and you transfer by road to Santiago de Compostela. A guided tour of the city and a farewell lunch bring the journey to an end.
What is Taramundi?
Taramundi is a rural area near the Galicia–Asturias border where traditional crafts, nature and folk heritage are well preserved. It is visited together with Ribadeo on the fifth day.
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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