Frommer's Europe by Rail

by Naomi P. Kraus, Hana Mastrini, Lesley Logan

Whether you're a first-time visitor doing the grand tour or a seasoned traveler planning a multi-country itinerary, "Frommer's Europe by Rail" is a must. The official guidebook of Rail Europe, this user-friendly volume has everything you'll need to plan a successful train trip through Europe, from descriptions of the best scenic lines and high-speed rail routes to detailed information on reservations procedures and all of the rail passes available to visitors. We've also included a wide array of options in a variety of price ranges, from large hotels and world-renowned dining rooms to charming guesthouses and simple cafes. There's something here for every taste, interest, and budget.Just because we're covering such a wide territory doesn't mean that we've skimped on the details. You'll find an astounding depth of accurate, up-to-date information, including timetables, detailed city and route maps, exact prices, open hours, metro stops, rail pass options, train station amenities, train interior photos, and more.

We'll take you to Europe's major cities and most charming towns, where we offer complete sightseeing, shopping, and nightlife coverage and review the best accommodations and dining for the rail traveler. But we don't stop there. We've designed easy-to-follow point-to-point itineraries that help you make the most out of your time in Europe, including special itineraries that highlight Europe's best dining, architecture, scenery, and historic castles. With "Frommer's Europe by Rail" you'll tour the medieval towns of Flanders, the chateaux of the Loire Valley, the sunny resorts of the Costa del Sol, the hill towns of Tuscany, and the spectacular scenery of the Alps.

It's all accompanied by color maps that have been carefully keyed to the text. You'll also find a glossary of handy rail terms, the latest trip-planning advice, money-saving tips, and a free color fold-out rail map

Genres: Travel, Reference, Nonfiction

881 pages, Paperback

First published April 2, 2004

Reviews

[Megengelter]

Dreaming of a trip to Europe? I believe rail is the way to go! I appreciated ALL the details, sketched itineraries, mini maps, mini list of festivals (would like more), and country-specific tips. Wish there had been more on prices and how river cruises (for example) could be part of the rail pass. One of my potential go-to places, Luxembourg, wasn't listed in the TOC - found it in the Index! DEFINITELY WOULD CHECK THIS OUT FROM THE LIBRARY - AGAIN!

[Andrew Farr]

It's really useful for basic knowledge, but much too much to digest (and very heavy in a backpack). The costs tables (though maybe outdated depending on when it's been reprinted) and the train maps are very useful.

If you need advice just ask me. I know more than I ever thought I would about the Eurail system.

[Rick Ludwig]

For someone who is planning on doing Europe by train this is an excellent resource. The book is rather large, but I found I could tear out the relevant chapters and cut down on the weight a great deal. I would recommend this for anyone whose primary means of transportation in Europe is by train.

[Kelly]

A must if you are traveling to Europe. Train schedules,train types,and overall how to get from country to country. Great maps and websites to utilize

[Thomas]

Price information and time sensitive material are out of date as this was published in 2008.