How much does it cost?

From $1,358 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,358 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is this an escorted tour?

Yes. Firebird Tours provides tour guides and a dedicated crew aboard the train throughout the six days, plus professional airport meeting services.

Where do you sleep each night?

You sleep aboard El Expreso de la Robla for all five nights. The train remains overnight in Viveiro, Ortigueira, Ferrol, and en route back to Oviedo.

Can I walk the Camino de Santiago stages?

Yes, optional Camino walking stages are offered daily (25 to 31 kilometers each). Alternatively, Firebird provides scenic bus tours to the same destinations.

What meals are included?

Breakfasts are included daily aboard the train and at hotels. A group dinner of pulpo a la gallega is included in Ferrol. Other meals are not mentioned as included.

How many people travel in the group?

The tour is described as a small group tour, but Firebird does not specify a maximum group size in the available information.

Firebird Tours · Group tour

El Expreso de la Robla Train: Pilgrim's Route

El Expreso de la Robla is a six-day heritage train journey operated by Firebird Tours through Spain's northern Galician coast. The trip departs from Oviedo, travels to Viveiro, Ortigueira, and Ferrol aboard the vintage El Expreso de la Robla, and concludes in the Santiago de Compostela region. You spend all five nights sleeping aboard the train, which remains stationary at each stop, allowing for daily excursions without repacking. Firebird provides guided tours of the medieval towns, English-speaking expert guides, and a dedicated crew throughout. Each day you choose between optional Camino de Santiago walking stages of 25 to 31 kilometers or scenic bus tours to destinations including Cape Estaca de Bares, the northernmost point of the Iberian Peninsula, and the Sanctuary of San Andres de Teixido. A traditional Galician pulpo a la gallega dinner in Ferrol is included. The tour suits repeat rail travelers seeking an immersive overnight train experience, history lovers interested in medieval Galician architecture and pilgrimage sites, and those who wish to walk segments of the Camino at a leisurely pace without daily hotel changes.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has fallen US$393 since 4 Jul, to US$1,358.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

The optional Camino walking stages range from 25 to 31 kilometers daily; these are only for those who choose to walk, and bus alternatives are available
All five nights are spent aboard the train rather than in hotels; confirm the berth and cabin configurations with Firebird before booking
The itinerary lists Oviedo as both the start and end point, though the route description states the end is Santiago de Compostela; clarify your final destination with Firebird

Day by day

The operator's published day-by-day is incomplete (days 1, 3, 4 appear twice). Day counts and hotel changes are not calculated from it.

Day 1railovernight: Aboard El Expreso de la Robla, Viveiro
Oviedo City Tour & Train Boarding with Departure to Viveiro
Guided tour of Oviedo's old town, then board the train for the overnight journey to Viveiro, Galicia.
Day 1overnight: Aboard El Expreso de la Robla, Viveiro
Arrival in Viveiro
Early arrival in Viveiro; overnight stay on board.
Day 2overnight: Aboard El Expreso de la Robla, Viveiro
Optional Tours from Viveiro
Choice of walking the first Camino stage (Ferrol to Pontedeume, 26km) or a scenic bus tour to Cape of Estaca de Bares, Bares Beach and O Barqueiro.
Day 3railovernight: Aboard El Expreso de la Robla, Ortigueira
Departure to Ortigueira
Breakfast on board as the train travels to Ortigueira.
Day 3overnight: Aboard El Expreso de la Robla, Ortigueira
Arrival in Ortigueira & Optional Tours
Choice of walking the second Camino stage (Pontedeume to Abegondo, 31km) or a tour to the Sanctuary of San Andres de Teixido and Cedeira.
Day 4railovernight: Aboard El Expreso de la Robla, Ferrol
Departure to Ferrol
Breakfast on board as the train travels to Ferrol.
Day 4overnight: Aboard El Expreso de la Robla, Ferrol
Arrival in Ferrol & Optional Tours
Choice of walking the third Camino stage (Abegondo to A Calle, 25km) or a bus tour to A Coruna; group dinner of pulpo a la gallega in Ferrol.
Day 5railovernight: Aboard El Expreso de la Robla, en route to Oviedo
Optional Tours and Departure to Oviedo
Choice of walking the final Camino stage (A Calle to Santiago de Compostela, 27km) or a bus visit to Santiago de Compostela, before the train continues towards Oviedo.
Day 6
Arrival in Oviedo and Farewell
Early arrival in Oviedo, breakfast on board and farewell to the crew.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Guided tour of Oviedo's old town followed by overnight boarding of El Expreso de la Robla for departure to Viveiro
Day 2Optional visit to Cape of Estaca de Bares, the northernmost point of the Iberian Peninsula, or a 26-kilometer Camino walking stage
Day 3Optional tour to the Sanctuary of San Andres de Teixido pilgrimage site or the second Camino stage of 31 kilometers
Day 4Group dinner of traditional pulpo a la gallega in Ferrol, with optional bus tour to A Coruna or the third Camino stage of 25 kilometers
Day 5Optional journey to Santiago de Compostela, either by completing the final 27-kilometer Camino stage or by guided bus tour

Included

Exceptional downtown hotel accommodations
Guided sightseeing tours with expert English-speaking guides
Delicious breakfasts at your hotels
In-depth exploration of best landmarks
Tickets and intercity transportation as per itinerary
Professional meeting services at the airport
Dedicated support team before and during your trip

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From $1,358 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,358 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is this an escorted tour?: Yes. Firebird Tours provides tour guides and a dedicated crew aboard the train throughout the six days, plus professional airport meeting services.
Where do you sleep each night?: You sleep aboard El Expreso de la Robla for all five nights. The train remains overnight in Viveiro, Ortigueira, Ferrol, and en route back to Oviedo.
Can I walk the Camino de Santiago stages?: Yes, optional Camino walking stages are offered daily (25 to 31 kilometers each). Alternatively, Firebird provides scenic bus tours to the same destinations.
What meals are included?: Breakfasts are included daily aboard the train and at hotels. A group dinner of pulpo a la gallega is included in Ferrol. Other meals are not mentioned as included.
How many people travel in the group?: The tour is described as a small group tour, but Firebird does not specify a maximum group size in the available information.