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Renfe Luxury Tourist Trains
Renfe, the public railway operator, has four trains in which you sleep on board and travel for several days with everything organised: meals, coach visits and guides. The luxury travel section of renfe.com leads to its own website, from which bookings are made.
The four trains
The Transcantábrico Gran Lujo runs along the Cantabrian coast between San Sebastián and Santiago de Compostela in eight days, with fourteen suites in Pullman carriages from 1923. The Costa Verde Express makes a similar journey between Bilbao and Santiago. The Al Ándalus, with lounge cars from 1928 and 1930, links Madrid and Seville in seven days via Toledo, Cáceres, Mérida, Jerez, Cádiz and Córdoba. El Expreso de La Robla is the simplest: compartments with bunks and a private bathroom, and the old narrow-gauge line between Bilbao and León in three days.
Seasons and bookings
The trains run from spring to autumn, with departures in both directions. In November 2026 the website already treated the 2027 season as open, although the dates and prices per train for that year were not in view; the 2026 ones serve as a reference. Places are few, a few dozen per departure, and Renfe advises booking in advance.
What they run
- Transcantábrico Gran Lujo, eight days along the north coast with a night in Llanes Grand Luxury Transcantábrico, Northern Route, 8 days and 7 nights Book
- The La Robla Express, from León to Bilbao sleeping on the train La Robla Route, León – Bilbao, 3 days and 2 nights Book
Practical details
- Website
- spanishluxurytrain.com
Frequently asked questions
Where do I book Renfe's luxury trains?
On its official website, spanishluxurytrain.com, to which the luxury travel section of renfe.com leads.
Is the 2027 season open?
Yes, according to the official website in November 2026; dates are published per train.
What does the price include?
Accommodation on board, meals, visits and excursions on the itinerary, according to each train's brochure.