Santiago de Compostela to Oviedo
A three-day short trip from Santiago de Compostela along the Galician coast and the Cathedrals Beach to Luarca and Oviedo.
- Santiago de CompostelaDay 1
- FerrolDay 1
- ViveiroDay 1
- RibadeoDay 2
- Playa de las CatedralesDay 2
- LuarcaDay 2
- OviedoDay 2
Overview
This short trip begins with a visit to Santiago de Compostela and a welcome toast on board in Ferrol. Day two follows the Galician Atlantic coast to Ribadeo and the area around the Cathedrals Beach, then stops in Luarca before Oviedo, where a morning tour of the Asturian capital ends the journey at midday.
- Visit to Santiago de Compostela's historic centre
- Welcome toast on board in Ferrol
- The Galician coast around Playa de las Catedrales
- Luarca, the white town of the Costa Verde
- Morning tour of Oviedo
Day by day
Day 1Santiago de Compostela → Ferrol → ViveiroViveiro
You are welcomed in Santiago de Compostela and visit its historic centre, a cultural and spiritual landmark of Europe for centuries. After lunch you transfer to Ferrol, where a welcome toast awaits on board before the train sets off for Viveiro.
Meals: Lunch · Dinner
Day 2Viveiro → Ribadeo → Luarca → OviedoOviedo
Breakfast is served as the train follows the Galician Atlantic coast to Ribadeo. You explore some of the most famous scenery on the northern coast, including the area around Playa de las Catedrales, then continue into Asturias with a stop in Luarca before arriving in Oviedo.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3Oviedo
After breakfast you spend the morning discovering Oviedo, the elegant capital of Asturias, touring its historic centre and best-known sights. The journey ends at midday.
Meals: Breakfast
- Night 1Viveiro
- Night 2Oviedo
The map is schematic. Dashed lines are excursions by road.
Gran Clase Suite
- 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.
- Two nights in a Gran Clase suite on board
- Meals as described in the itinerary
- Visit to Santiago de Compostela and transfer to Ferrol
- Welcome toast on board
- Excursion to Ribadeo and the area around Playa de las Catedrales
- Morning tour of Oviedo
- Deposit
- 15% of the total at booking
- Final payment
- 35 days before departure
Dates and prices
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Gran Clase Suite
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Questions about this journey
Where does the Santiago to Oviedo trip begin?
It begins in Santiago de Compostela with a visit to the historic centre and lunch. You then transfer to Ferrol, where a welcome toast is served on board before the train leaves for Viveiro.
Does it visit the Cathedrals Beach?
Yes. On the second day the route explores the coast around Ribadeo, including the area of Playa de las Catedrales, one of the best-known landscapes on the northern coast.
How long is the trip?
It lasts three days and two nights, with the first night in Viveiro and the second in Oviedo.
What time does the journey end?
The final morning is a tour of Oviedo's historic centre and landmarks, and the journey concludes at midday.
Who is this trip suited to?
It is ideal if you want a short taste of the train focused on Galicia and western Asturias, or want to combine the train with time elsewhere in Spain.
How often does this short trip depart?
Departures are very limited, often only one per season. Live dates and fares are shown on this page, and our reservations team can help on (866) 484-7882.



