The best
train routes in northern Spain
 

If northern Spain is known for something, it is for having impressive, picture-perfect natural landscapes. Steep cliffs, green meadows and endless beaches intertwine forming landscapes that are difficult to forget and that are bound to leave you speechless.

To admire these landscapes, travelling by train is one of the best options when it comes to visiting the North. Kicking back on a train while enjoying the views is a luxury that Renfe offers, allowing you to discover new hideaways in an original and peaceful way.

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Asturias and Galicia: natural paradises

You cannot talk about northern Spain without mentioning its two main destinations: Asturias and Galicia. These lands offer a veritable experience for the senses, from their rich gastronomy and culture to their exuberant landscapes, without forgetting their rich historical legacy.

Asturias Tourist Trains

Asturias has two different Tourist Train routes, allowing you to enjoy a natural spectacle or the history and gastronomy of this region. The time has come to discover them for yourself!
 

 
  • The Route of Ports and Cliffs
    Discover some of Asturias' most fascinating highlights on this train that departs and returns to Gijón. Discover cliffs including Cabo Vidio or Cabo de Peñas, visit the Marine Environment Interpretation Centre, and have the opportunity to visit and discover beautiful coastal towns including Cudillero and Candás. A day trip for basking in nature.
  • The Cider and Dinosaur Route
    Departing and returning to Oviedo, this train takes you to visit the facilities of Sidra El Gaitero and the Cider Museum in Nava to soak up its history and tradition that is inextricably linked to Asturias. It also includes a visit to the Jurassic Museum of Asturias (MUJA), where remains of dinosaurs believed to have roamed the region 150 million years ago have been found.

Galicia Tourist Trains

There are an impressive 13 routes for you to get to know Galicia in all its splendour. Gastronomy, landscapes, history... different types of experiences for all tastes that are bound to surprise you.

Furthermore, learn about the history of the railway in Galicia and relive the efforts of thousands of people who made one of the most complex works of Spanish engineering a reality, accompanied by a specialised guide who is on hand to help for the entire journey.

Want to read more about them all? Then take a look at the Galicia Tourist Trains and discover the routes that Renfe has prepared for you and family and friends to experience the immense beauty of Galicia first hand.  

Other routes in the North: pure luxury

  • El Expreso de la Robla. Take this classic train, where comfort, gastronomy and high-quality service go hand-in-hand to offer you a unique experience in nature. The culture of the Camino de Santiago permeates the carriages of the Expreso de la Robla, with two itineraries on offer: a weekend alternative that runs between Bilbao and León and a 6-day option duration that runs Oviedo - Santiago de Compostela - Oviedo. The train's classic decor has been designed with a relaxing journey in mind, both in terms of its comfortable bunkbeds and its luxurious lounge cars.
  • Costa Verde Express Travelling the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia on board a luxury train? It is possible! The Costa Verde Express offers a unique experience combining gastronomy with culture on board a train that takes you back to the golden age of railway, with all the comforts of modern times. This six-day trip between Bilbao and Santiago de Compostela will awaken all your senses thanks to its lounges and rooms that have been remodelled to make sure every detail makes your trip a unique experience.
  • The Transcantábrico Gran Lujo. An authentic luxury hotel on wheels and rails: that is precisely what the Transcantábrico Gran Lujo train is. A trip into the past where nostalgia and the charm of 20th century trains come together with the comfort, glamour, culture, relaxation and fun offered by a luxury hotel. This authentic trip back to the 1920s allows you to travel between San Sebastian and Santiago de Compostela in 8 days and 7 nights aboard spacious suites where all the finer details have been taken care of.