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Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao – Costa Verde Express
Costa Verde Express · 6 days, 5 nights

Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao

Six days from Santiago de Compostela east along the Galician, Asturian and Cantabrian coast to Bilbao and its Guggenheim Museum.

  1. Santiago de CompostelaDay 1
  2. FerrolDay 1
  3. ViveiroDay 1
  4. RibadeoDay 2
  5. TaramundiDay 2
  6. LuarcaDay 2
  7. OviedoDay 3
  8. GijónDay 3
  9. LlanesDay 3
  10. Arenas de CabralesDay 4
  11. Cabezón de la SalDay 4
  12. Santillana del MarDay 5
  13. SantanderDay 5
  14. BilbaoDay 6
Train stopExcursion by road
Duration6 days
Nights5
RouteSantiago de Compostela → Bilbao
Places visited14
From, per personEUR 4,982

Overview

This journey opens with a visit to Santiago de Compostela's historic centre and boards the train in Ferrol. You then follow the coast through Ribadeo and Taramundi to Luarca, discover Oviedo and Gijón, head into the Picos de Europa, see Santillana del Mar and the Altamira Neocave, and end with Bilbao's Guggenheim.

  • Introductory visit of Santiago de Compostela
  • Ribadeo and the countryside of Taramundi
  • Luarca, the white town of the Costa Verde
  • Oviedo and Gijón in one day
  • Arenas de Cabrales in the heart of the Picos de Europa
  • Santillana del Mar and the Altamira Neocave
  • Bilbao city visit with the Guggenheim Museum

Day by day

Day 1Santiago de Compostela → Ferrol → ViveiroViveiro

You are welcomed in Santiago de Compostela with a first visit to its extraordinary historic centre, one of Europe's great monumental sites. After lunch you transfer to Ferrol, meet the crew and settle into your suite as the train sets off for Viveiro, with dinner on board.

Meals: Lunch · Dinner

Day 2Viveiro → Ribadeo → Taramundi → LuarcaLuarca

Breakfast is served as the train follows the Lugo coast past estuaries, cliffs and small Atlantic ports. You discover Ribadeo and the natural and traditional surroundings of Taramundi, then continue into Asturias to Luarca, the elegant white fishing town of the Costa Verde.

Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

Day 3Luarca → Oviedo → Gijón → LlanesLlanes

The route crosses Asturias between coastal scenery and fishing villages. You discover Oviedo and Gijón, two cities with very different characters shaped by history, culture and the sea, before the train follows the coast to Llanes in the late afternoon.

Meals: Dinner

Day 4Llanes → Arenas de Cabrales → Cabezón de la SalCabezón de la Sal

After breakfast you travel deep into the Picos de Europa to see some of the most iconic scenery in northern Spain. The day mixes nature, tradition and mountain villages before you return to the train and continue into Cantabria.

Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

Day 5Cabezón de la Sal → Santillana del Mar → SantanderSantander

The day begins in Santillana del Mar and at the Altamira Neocave, two landmarks of northern Spain's history and culture. Lunch is served as the train heads to Santander, where you have free time on the bay before dinner.

Meals: Lunch · Dinner

Day 6Santander → Bilbao

The final breakfast is served as the train crosses the green Cantabrian coast to Bilbao. After saying goodbye to the crew you visit the city and the Guggenheim Museum, followed by lunch and the end of the journey.

Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

Santiago de CompostelaFerrolViveiroRibadeoTaramundiLuarcaOviedoGijónLlanesArenas de CabralesCabezón de la SalSantillana del MarSantanderBilbao
Where you spend each night
  • Night 1Viveiro
  • Night 2Luarca
  • Night 3Llanes
  • Night 4Cabezón de la Sal
  • Night 5Santander

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

Dates and prices

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Gran Clase Suite

October 17, 2026 EUR 5,000.00 EUR 4,750.00 pp dbl
Sold Out
May 22, 2027 EUR 5,300.00 EUR 4,982.00 pp dbl
June 5, 2027 EUR 5,300.00 EUR 4,982.00 pp dbl
June 19, 2027 EUR 5,300.00 EUR 4,982.00 pp dbl
September 25, 2027 EUR 5,300.00 EUR 4,982.00 pp dbl
October 17, 2026 EUR 9,000.00 EUR 8,550.00 pp sgl
Sold Out
May 22, 2027 EUR 9,550.00 EUR 8,977.00 pp sgl
June 5, 2027 EUR 9,550.00 EUR 8,977.00 pp sgl
June 19, 2027 EUR 9,550.00 EUR 8,977.00 pp sgl
September 25, 2027 EUR 9,550.00 EUR 8,977.00 pp sgl

Questions about this journey

Where does the Santiago to Bilbao journey start?

It starts in Santiago de Compostela with a visit to the historic centre and lunch. You then transfer to Ferrol to board the train and travel to Viveiro for the first night.

Is the Guggenheim Museum part of the trip?

Yes. On the final day, after leaving the train in Bilbao, you visit the city and the Guggenheim Museum before lunch and the end of the journey.

Will I see the Altamira cave art?

The fifth day includes the Altamira Neocave, a faithful re-creation of the famous prehistoric cave, together with the medieval village of Santillana del Mar.

How much time is spent in the Picos de Europa?

The fourth day is dedicated to the Picos de Europa, travelling from Llanes into the mountains around Arenas de Cabrales before rejoining the train for Cantabria.

Does this direction follow the same days as Bilbao to Santiago?

It covers the same regions in reverse, though some overnight towns differ. In this direction you sleep in Viveiro, Luarca, Llanes, Cabezón de la Sal and Santander.

How can I see departure dates and fares?

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