Introducing the new schedule for El Transcantábrico 2024

We have the 2024 schedule available for El Transcantábrico Gran Lujo, which includes its classic itinerary from San Sebastián to Santiago de Compostela and vice versa; and as new features in 2024, two new itineraries: Oviedo to San Sebastián and Santiago de Compostela to Gijón.

El Transcantábrico, one of the world’s most important luxury tourist trains

El Transcantábrico has been considered one of the world’s most luxurious trains since its creation in 1983. This year 2023 marks 40 years of operation on the railroads of northern Spain. In 2014, it was distinguished in London with the award for the “Most Luxurious Train in the World”, a recognition given by prestigious international experts.

Since 2011, it has been operating its now classic itinerary along the route by the Cantabrian cornice, northern Spain, from San Sebastián to Santiago de Compostela and vice versa. An eight-day journey through the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias, and Galicia, discovering spectacular landscapes, emblematic cities, World Heritage sites, and charming towns.

A journey on the Transcantábrico train is unique, exclusive, and with a very personalized service, each trip only accommodating 28 passengers. It covers 4 communities in Spain: the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias, and Galicia.

El Transcantábrico: spectacular landscapes, World Heritage sites, tourist cities, and charming towns

A journey to discover the most spectacular natural landscapes of northern Spain, represented by the Hermida Gorge and the Picos de Europa. A relaxing experience as you gaze at the beaches and sea from the train windows.

Interesting tourist cities like San Sebastián, Bilbao, Santander, Gijón, Oviedo, and Santiago de Compostela.

Charming historic towns: Potes, Cabezón de la Sal, and Santillana del Mar in Cantabria; Llanes and Luarca in Asturias; Ribadeo, Viveiro, and Ferrol in Galicia.

Tourist and cultural attractions: the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, El Capricho de Gaudí in Cantabria, and the Sanctuary of Covadonga in Asturias.

World Heritage sites are the highlights of this tour: the Neocueva of Altamira, pre-Romanesque monuments of the city of Oviedo, and the historic center of the city of Santiago de Compostela.

Itineraries of El Transcantábrico 2024

Classic itineraries of El Transcantábrico from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastián and from San Sebastián to Santiago de Compostela, 8-day journeys with several scheduled departures from April to October 2024, skirting the entire Cantabrian cornice, also known as Green Spain.

New for 2024, El Transcantábrico plans to operate the itinerary from Oviedo to San Sebastián, a 4-day route, with a single departure on March 26, 2024. Also with a duration of 4 days and a single departure on November 2, 2024, another interesting itinerary from Santiago de Compostela to Gijón.

Departures with special promotions for seniors over 55 years old (inquire with us)

Information and reservations:

Email: info@thetranscantabricotrain.com – Tel.: (0034) 913 095 131