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All three trains are all-inclusive — gourmet meals with wines, every excursion and entrance fee, live entertainment and a dedicated crew — and all three park at a station each night. The differences are region, scale, cabin size and price.
| Transcantábrico Gran Lujo | Al Ándalus | Costa Verde Express | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route | San Sebastián ⇄ Santiago de Compostela | Seville ⇄ Madrid | Bilbao ⇄ Santiago de Compostela |
| Region | Northern Spain | Southern Spain | Northern Spain |
| Duration | 8 days · 7 nights | 7 days · 6 nights | 6 days · 5 nights |
| Max guests | 28 | 64 | 46 |
| Suites | 14 Deluxe Suites | 20 Suite Deluxe + 12 Gran Clase | 24 Gran Clase Suites |
| Largest cabin | ~12 m² (128.7 sq ft) | ~8.3 m² (89 sq ft) | ~6 m² (64.8 sq ft) |
| 2026 fare (pp double) | from €9,900 | from €7,900 | from €5,000 |
| 2027 fare (pp double) | from €11,100 | from €7,700 | from €4,770 |
| Season | March–October | March–October | May–October (+ Sep–Oct 2026) |
| Signature moments | 14 Deluxe Suites of ~12 m²; Maximum 28 guests with a near one-to-one crew ratio | Four lounge cars built 1928–1930 with original Belle Époque interiors; Five UNESCO World Heritage cities in one week: Seville, Córdoba, Mérida, Cáceres, Toledo | The original 1983 Spanish train cruise, fully refreshed for its 2022 relaunch; 24 Gran Clase Suites, each with a private en-suite bathroom |
| Best for | Travelers who want the most exclusive, most spacious train in Spain | Lovers of history, architecture and the great Andalusian cities | First-time rail cruisers and the best value in luxury rail |
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