Europe By Rail

Independent Travellers Guides

by Tim Locke (Editor)

Europe by Rail is the bestselling guide to exploring Europe on a budget.  Aimed at Interrailers and independent travellers taking advantage of the well-integrated rail system and cheap rail passes, it is indispensable for accessing the extraordinary diversity that Europe has to offer.  No other title combines the same level of in-depth rail expertise with sound destination knowledge in one practical volume.

 

All of the transport information in this guide is drawn from our experienced authors and the expertise of the Thomas Cook European Rail Timetable team. 30 color photographs on 16 glossy full-color inserts give visual appeal in addition to route overview and map pages. The most comprehensive and practical guide available to navigating Europe by train.

 

·         Point-to-point route planners, route and city maps cover 28 countries and over 275 towns and cities.

·         Suggested international rail routes for planning a tour across the best of Europe

·         The low-down on all available rail passes.

·         Directory listings of country specific details and national rail information.

·         Detailed information on rail connections, frequency, and timing of journeys.

·        Listings for budget accommodation and eating options.

 

Genres: Travel

653 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2007

Reviews

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is excellent for anyone wishing to take a trip by train within Europe. The book contains 50 routes across European countries (for example, Barcelona to Lisbon, Budapest to Istanbul and Berlin to Krakow), and a guide to hub cities across Europe (London, Paris, Rome, Berlin, Budapest, Belgrade etc). I have found this route very useful; it explains the scenery of the routes included, the trains you should take and the best places to visit along the way. You should definitely buy this if you're considering making a particular journey in Europe but do not know exactly which trip to do and you are in need of ideas.

[Claire · Rating 3 out of 5]

This edition is from 2008 so a fair bit of follow up Googling is required but it lays out the basics

[Mike · Rating 1 out of 5]

Provides brief overview of train routes for travelling in Europe. I did not like this book because it did not provide enough detail. I would only recommend to a very seasoned traveller.