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El Transcantábrico Gran Lujo · Spain

Northern Route: Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastián Luxury Train Itinerary

The eastbound full route crosses Green Spain from Galicia to the Basque Country with the same broad cultural and culinary scope.

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8 days / 7 nights Journey lengthSpain RegionFood & wine · Culture · Scenery Travel style28 July 2026 Last reviewed
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Published route
Santiago de Compostela Galicia Oviedo Picos de Europa Santander Bilbao San Sebastián

Published journey map

Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastián journey map.

Numbered markers follow the published itinerary sequence. Use this geographic overview to understand the shape of the journey before our specialists confirm the exact departure and operating details.

Geographic overview of the published Northern Route: Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastián route: Santiago de Compostela to Galicia to Oviedo to Picos de Europa to Santander to Bilbao to San Sebastián
  1. 1Santiago de Compostela
  2. 2Galicia
  3. 3Oviedo
  4. 4Picos de Europa
  5. 5Santander
  6. 6Bilbao
  7. 7San Sebastián

Map note: This is a geographic route overview, not a precise track diagram. Rail paths, operating stops, excursions and timings can change; we will verify the current itinerary before booking.

Journey overview

Northern Route: Santiago de Compostela to San Sebastián at a glance.

The eastbound full route crosses Green Spain from Galicia to the Basque Country with the same broad cultural and culinary scope.

This journey is most rewarding when the route, cabin and wider travel arrangements are planned together. Our travel specialists can compare the direction of travel, touring pace and accommodation options, then coordinate suitable hotels or private transfers around the rail experience.

Operating season: Published March–October 2026 departures

Published route, stage by stage

Route stage 1

Santiago de Compostela

The published journey begins in or around Santiago de Compostela. Exact check-in, station and transfer instructions are supplied with the final travel documents.

Route stage 2

Galicia

Galicia is identified on the published route. The precise timing, touring content and method of transfer can vary by departure and must be confirmed.

Route stage 3

Oviedo

Oviedo is identified on the published route. The precise timing, touring content and method of transfer can vary by departure and must be confirmed.

Route stage 4

Picos de Europa

Picos de Europa is identified on the published route. The precise timing, touring content and method of transfer can vary by departure and must be confirmed.

Route stage 5

Santander

Santander is identified on the published route. The precise timing, touring content and method of transfer can vary by departure and must be confirmed.

Route stage 6

Bilbao

Bilbao is identified on the published route. The precise timing, touring content and method of transfer can vary by departure and must be confirmed.

Route stage 7

San Sebastián

The published route concludes in or around San Sebastián. Allow a sensible buffer before any onward flight or independently booked connection.

Typically included

  • Accommodation or reserved seating in the published service category
  • Dining and programmed experiences stated in the confirmed itinerary
  • Operator-planned touring and transfers where specifically listed

Usually additional

  • Flights and services before or after the published rail journey unless confirmed
  • Travel insurance, visas, personal purchases and optional upgrades
  • Anything not identified as included in the final operator confirmation

Important planning note

Train paths, stops, excursions and timings can change because luxury trains operate across national rail networks and depend on local access. Your final confirmation and travel documents govern the booked journey. Contact us before arranging non-refundable flights or independent connections.

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