Costa Verde Express Spain

COSTA VERDE EXPRESS

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NO CARD FEES / NO BOOKING FEES / NO JOINING FEES

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CLUB DISCOUNT 2.5%. No Booking Fee. Deposit 15% of RRP.

About Costa Verde Express

Costa Verde Express saloons are delights of railway heritage, some of them being original 1923 Pullman cars. All the carriages have been specifically renovated and decorated for these luxury trains.

Bilbao – Santiago de Compostela OR Santiago de Compostela - Bilbao

The Costa Verde Express is an evocative way to travel through the rich landscapes of northern Spain between Bilbao and Santiago de Compostela in either direction. Along the way, regional cuisine, art, monuments, coastal views and landscapes are presented from the comfort of a 'train hotel'.

The itinerary makes Costa Verde Express a unique mode of transport for this less-visited part of Europe.

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Accommodation

Costa Verde Express carriage plan - Luxury Train Club

Costa Verde Express Suite

Each 6sq.m. cabin has a double bed 119cms wide by 185cms long (4ft wide by 6ft long). Large curtained windows, luggage space, mini bar, safe, wardrobe, writing desk, telephone & carpeted. Individual control of air-conditioning, heating, music and lights.

Private bathroom with hydro-sauna turbo-massage steam shower and hair dryer.

Saloon Cars

Costa Verde Express has saloon cars dating from the 1920s, exuding memories of more relaxed travel.

The elegant Dining Car serves an a la carte and buffet breakfast every morning as well as fine chef-prepared dining for those dinners or lunches served on board.

The Bar Car is permanently open; here you can sit back and enjoy a quiet drink whilst reflecting on the passing scenery.

Other carriages include the Tea Saloon, the Panorama Coach and the Entertainment Saloon, a small night-club with entertainment every night.

There is a library with newspapers and magazines; DVDs and television are available on board.

Itinerary 2025

Bilbao – Santiago de Compostela

Bilbao, Santander, Santillana, Arriondas, Picos de Europa, Candás, Oviedo, Gijón, Luarca, Ribadeo, Viveiro, Santiago de Compostela

6 days/5 nights. 10:00hrs check-in at Bilbao - La Concordia station.

Saturday: Bilbao - Santander. 10:00 am. Reception on board at Bilbao-La Concordia station, followed by a sightseeing tour of the city with a visit to the Guggenheim Museum. Lunch on board as the train heads to Santander. In the afternoon, a visit to the city with free time and dinner in one of the city restaurants. Those who wish, can visit the Casino del Sardinero. Overnight in Santander.

Sunday: Santander – Santillana – Arriondas. Breakfast on board as the train arrives in Cabezón de la Sal where the coach will take us to visit the medieval village of Santillana del Mar and the neo-cave of Altamira. Lunch in Santillana del Mar. Return to the train to travel through the Asturian lands to Llanes for a tour of this town. Dinner onboard and overnight in Llanes.

Monday: Llanes – Oviedo. After breakfast, our coach will take us to the first Capital of the Asturian Kingdom, Cangas de Onís, to the heart of the Picos de Europa mountains; Covadonga Sanctuary, and Lake Enol. We then return to the train to head towards Oviedo while having lunch. Tour of Oviedo. Dinner and overnight stay in Oviedo.

Tuesday: Oviedo – Gijón – Luarca. After breakfast we tour Gijon, a dynamic city open to the sea, free time, and lunch in Gijon. In the afternoon, we travel to Luarca where there is a tour followed by dinner on board the train. Overnight in Luarca.

Wednesday: Luarca – Ribadeo – Viveiro. While breakfasting, we arrive in Ribadeo, the first Galician town on our route. Visit, free time and lunch in Ribadeo. In the afternoon, the train travels to Viveiro. Visit, dinner and overnight in Viveiro.

Thursday: Viveiro – Santiago de Compostela. On the last day, while breakfasting, we arrive at Ferrol and take the coach in this Jacobean Holy Year towards the Galician Capital City. Visit Santiago de Compostela and lunch in the Parador Reyes Católicos, where we will say goodbye about 16:00hrs.

Dates & Prices 2025

Prices quoted are ex Club Discount

Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela: May 10,24. June 7,21. July 5,16. August 30. September 13,27. October 11,25

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Santiago de Compostela - Bilbao

Santiago de Compostela, Viveiro, Ribadeo, Luarca, Gijón, Oviedo, Candás, Picos de Europa, Arriondas, Santillana, Santander, Bilbao

6 days/5 nights. 10:00hrs check-in at the National Parador Reyes Católicos in Santiago de Compostela

Saturday: Santiago de Compostela–Viveiro. Reception in Santiago de Compostela’s Parador Nacional de los Reyes Católicos at 10:00 h. Tour of Santiago during this Compostela Holy Year, and lunch. In the afternoon, the coach will take us to Ferrol, to join the train. Presentation of the crew and settling in as the train travels to Viveiro. Tour of Viveiro, free time, dinner, and overnight stay in Viveiro.

Sunday: Viveiro-Oviedo. While having breakfast on board the train we will travel to Ribadeo, tour, free time, and lunch in Ribadeo. In the afternoon, the train will take us to the first Asturian locality, Luarca, known as the White Town of the Green Coast. Tour. Dinner on board the train and overnight stay in Oviedo.

Monday: Oviedo-Llanes. After breakfast we will take our coach to visit Gijon. In the afternoon, we travel to the Capital of the Principality, Oviedo. Tour and free time. In the late evening, we depart for Llanes. Dinner on board the train and overnight stay in Llanes.

Tuesday: Llanes–Cabezón de la Sal. After breakfast we travel by coach to the heart of the Picos de Europa mountains; Covadonga Sanctuary, Lake Enol, and the first Capital of the Asturian Kingdom, Cangas de Onís. Lunch. In the afternoon, we visit the town of Llanes and then head towards the Cantabria region; dinner on board the train, and overnight stay in Cabezón de la Sal.

Wednesday: Cabezón de la Sal–Santander. After breakfast we visit the Altamira Neocave and the medieval town of Santillana del Mar. Rejoin the train for lunch as it travels to Santander. Tour, free time, and dinner in a traditional restaurant. Overnight stay in Santander.

Thursday: Santander–Bilbao. During breakfast the train travels towards the Basque Country, arriving in the Capital of Biscay Province, Bilbao. Tour and lunch. After lunch we will head back to La Concordia Station, where our trip will end around 16:00 hrs.

Dates & Prices 2025

Prices quoted are ex Club Discount

Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao: May 17,31. June 14,28. July 12,26. September 6,20. October 4,18

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Costa Verde Express Private Hire / Charter

The Costa Verde Express is available for private hire or exclusive charter for up to 46 passengers.

Use the Costa Verde Express for business or pleasure trips, conferences, incentives, product presentations or or as a film / movie / TV location.

General Information

Included. 5 nights' accommodation on Costa Verde Express; 6 buffet breakfasts on board; 6 lunches & 6 dinners on board or at restaurants; high quality wines, liqueurs, coffee and tea with meals; accompanying hostess throughout the journey; multi-lingual guided excursions with a luxury coach for transfers and visits; musical performances, entertainment and all entrance fees; on-board activities; bathrobes, slippers and a bag of toiletries provided.

Not Included. Gratuities; drinks other than at meals; laundry - advised on the train.

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All reservations made on RENFE LUXURY TRAINS must include the passenger's TELEPHONE NUMBER, EMAIL and PASSPORT/DNI NUMBER

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If there are incidents with clients as a result of not having this information, the Travel Agency and/or the Passenger will be responsible for not providing it on booking.

Payment terms. Deposit payment 15% of total price to reserve a Costa Verde Express cabin. Balance payment 85% at least 35 days prior to departure. In Euros: Prices are per person. Club discount based on total price is deducted from the balance payment.

Cancellations. You may cancel the reservation and be refunded, minus 15% of the total payable fare, as registration and reservation guarantee fee, which will increase as follows: Cancellation between 30 and 15 days: 25% of the total; Cancellation between 14 and 05 days: 50% of the total; Cancellation between 04 and 01 days: 80% of the total; Cancellation with less than 24 hours or failure to turn up: 100% of the total. You will be liable for any bank and currency costs incurred by us related to the refund to you.

Amendments. Changes are only allowed for the same season / year. Changes are free (except for €60 Club admin) if requested more than 120 days before the departure. Changes between 120 and 31 days in advance: 10% of the total. No changes are allowed on the date of the trip less than 31 days before the departure date. If, after changing the reservation, you cancel it, the expenses will be the 100% of the total.

Dress Code. Smart leisure wear for the day with comfortable walking shoes. Smart casual for the evening. Gala night (on the train) can be a dressier occasion.

Luggage. There is limited storage space inside the cabin for luggage storage. Soft-topped luggage is easier to store.

Wi-Fi is free on the train. However, it is unreliable when the train is moving and best used whilst the train is static overnight at stations.

Electrics. 220 volts with Type F round 2-prong plug outlets.

Unforeseen events/changes. Itineraries, routes, departure points and times may change at any time for reasons outside the control of the train company. Every effort will be made by train staff to minimise any impact; neither the Luxury Train Club will not accept responsibility for any changes. The Club aims to keep itineraries as up to date as possible. Please note itineraries are as notified to us by Renfe.

Child Policy: Children up to 4 years old travel free but do so under the tutelage and full responsibility of an adult. They must always be covered by the adult travellers' travel insurance. Renfe allows children under 4 years of age to travel in the Suites, Rooms or Compartments of the Luxury Trains always accompanied by an adult and to make use of all the onboard services of the train. Any off the train expenses such as lunches, dinners, tickets and visits must be borne by the adult companion.

In double occupancy, the adult companion pays single supplement and travels with the child.

Children over 4 years old pay 100% of the adult price.

Terms and Conditions. Go here for the Terms and Conditions of RENFE Viajeros sa, which owns and operates this train.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Go here for some answers to questions other passengers have raised.

Travel & Health Advice. For general travel and health advice (including for COVID-19, coronavirus), go here for travel and health advisories links to national governments and health agencies, including the World Health Organisation (WHO).

COVID: Renfe is this train's operator. They apply the Covid rules laid out by the Spanish Government.

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Prices for the Costa Verde Express are shown at publicly-quoted rates. The Club discount is deducted for Members.

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