Santiago de Compostela – San Sebastián 2026
8 days / 7 nights. Itinerary: Santiago de Compostela – Viveiro – Oviedo – Llanes – Cabezón de la Sal – Santander – Carranza – San Sebastián.
Welcome to our El Transcantabrico Train itinerary guide from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastián!
This impressive journey on this luxury tourist train is considered one of the best tourism options to discover some of the most stunning landscapes of northern Spain while traveling comfortably in a luxury train. The Transcantabrico Train is renowned for its first-class service and a well-designed itinerary, taking you through coastal cities, mountainous landscapes, and historic towns.
The itinerary starts in Santiago de Compostela, a city full of history and culture, famous for its cathedral and being the endpoint of the Camino de Santiago. As the train progresses, its route runs parallel to the Cantabrian coast, visiting charming villages and iconic landmarks, then venturing into the Picos de Europa, where you can admire breathtaking views of mountains and green valleys, concluding our route in San Sebastián.
On this page, you’ll find detailed information about the itinerary, including details about stops, the most interesting tourist spots, and other details. Get ready for an unforgettable journey from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastián on the Transcantabrico!
Itinerary (summary)
(see detailed ITINERARY above)
| Day 1 (Saturday) | Santiago de Compostela – Viveiro |
| Day 2 (Sunday) | Viveiro – Oviedo |
| Day 3 (Monday) | Oviedo – Llanes |
| Day 4 (Tuesday) | Llanes |
| Day 5 (Wednesday) | Llanes – Cabezón de la Sal |
| Day 6 (Thursday) | Cabezón de la Sal – Santander |
| Day 7 (Friday) | Santander – Carranza |
| Day 8 (Saturday) | Carranza – San Sebastián |
Departure Dates
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| March | 28 |
| April | 11, 25 |
| May | 9, 23 |
| June | 6, 20 |
| July | 4, 18 |
| August | 1, 15, 29 |
| September | 12, 26 |
| October | 10, 24 |
Prices per Person
| Accommodation 8 days / 7 nights | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Double Suite Grand Luxury | €9,900 | |
| Single Supplement | €7,200 | |
| Triple Supplement Suite Grand Luxury | €4,800 | |
| Prices must be reconfirmed. | ||
The program includes:
- Accommodation in a Deluxe Suite on the Transcantabrico train with a 150 cm x 200 cm double bed (or twin beds of 85 cm x 200 cm), sofa, and full private bathroom.
- All train lounges permanently open for the client’s use 24 hours a day.
- Possibility for the crew to collect your luggage.
- All breakfasts, with à la carte dishes and buffet products.
- All dinners and meals, featuring select gastronomy, on board the train or at first-class restaurants (including wine, water, soft drinks, and coffee).
- Welcome drink and appetizer.
- All non-alcoholic drinks available in the suite minibar, at no cost.
- Gala dinner and end-of-trip party.
- Courtesy detail (toiletry kit and slippers).
- On-board activities: live music and performances, parties in the pub car, dancing, etc.
- Excursions and guided tours.
- Entrance tickets to museums, monuments, and shows.
- Luxury coach accompanying the train throughout the journey to facilitate some transfers and excursions.
- Taxes and services.
- Daily newspapers and magazines.
- At night, you can rest assured as the train remains stationary and does not resume until the early morning hours to facilitate rest. Additionally, the stopping stations remain open and have security services.
- Multilingual accompanying guide throughout the journey: Spanish, English, French, and German.
- An excellent human team at your disposal (Expedition Leader, waiters, cooks, technical staff, etc.).
- Free train transfers across Spain (AVE, ALVIA, and Intercity), before and after the trip from/to the nearest train station to your place of origin. You will be able to travel in a preferred seat (choose comfort), and at the stations, you can use the Club Lounges.
Other services available at the client’s expense:
- Laundry service.
- Bar service.
Measurements of Deluxe Suite:
- Cabin size: 12 m2
- Double bed cabin: 1 bed 1.50 meters wide x 2 meters long + sofa 0.85 meters wide x 1.80 meters long
- Twin bed cabin: 2 beds 0.85 meters wide x 2 meters long + sofa 0.85 meters wide x 1.80 meters long”
The Transcantabrico train makes several stops in cities like Santiago de Compostela, Oviedo, Santander, and San Sebastián, where you can explore their historical and cultural sites. In addition to these important cities, the train will take us to discover other charming villages and iconic places in northern Spain, such as Viveiro and Llanes…
On this page, you can book your trip and get ready for an exciting tour on this luxury train. Get ready for an unforgettable journey from Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastián and discover the best of northern Spain with the Transcantabrico Train!
Day 1 (Saturday). Santiago de Compostela-Ferrol-Viveiro
Day 2 (Sunday). Viveiro-Ribadeo-Luarca-Oviedo
Day 3 (Monday). Oviedo–Gijón-Llanes
Day 4 (Tuesday). Llanes-Picos de Europa-Llanes
Day 5 (Wednesday). Llanes-Potes-Comillas-Cabezón de la Sal
Day 6 (Thursday). Cabezón de la Sal-Santillana del Mar-Santander
Day 7 (Friday). Santander-Bilbao-Carranza
Day 8 (Saturday). Carranza-Bilbao-San Sebastián