Lonely Planet Epic Train Trips of the World

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Book cover for Lonely Planet Epic Train Trips of the World
Book cover for Lonely Planet Epic Train Trips of the World

Lonely Planet Epic Train Trips of the World

Lonely Planet Epic Train Trips of the World

Lonely Planet

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Description

Discover 200 amazing train journeys around the world to inspire your next big adventure!

From luxury services such as southeast Asia's Eastern and Oriental Express to the scenic Rocky Mountaineer line in Canada; thrilling high-speed escapes in Japan to Switzerland's iconic Glacier Express, Epic Train Trips of the World offers an unforgettable window into railway travel with page after page of inspiring green getaways to feed your wanderlust.

Inside Epic Train Trips of the World:

  • 50 fascinating first-person stories of world-famous and lesser-known railway routes from seasoned train travellers including Oliver Smith, Monisha Rajesh, Shafik Meghji and more
  • Includes 150 further suggestions for out-of-this-world adventures by train
  • Select your perfect rail experience from three categories: Everyday, Luxury and Epic
  • Each route features a handy map, stunning photography and a factbox to help readers plan their next railway escape
  • Beautiful and vibrant hardback book cover by New Zealand illustrator, Ross Murray
  • Featured train journeys include: Africa - The Blue Train (South Africa), Cairo - Luxor (Egypt), Nairobi - Mombasa (Kenya); Americas - Hiram Bingham (Peru), Sunset Limited (US), Yukon and White Star (Canada); Asia - Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (India), Death Railway (Thailand), Alishan Forest (Taiwan); Europe - Bernina Express (Switzerland), The Douro (Portugal); Milan - Rome (Italy); Oceania - Indian Pacific (Australia), Trans-Alpine (New Zealand), Kuranda Scenic (Australia)


Continuing the collectible Lonely Planet Epic series comes this thrilling exploration of the world's greatest railway journeys - the perfect gift or self-purchase for railfans and anyone who loves to travel along the tracks.

Critical Reviews

"Visual Feast" - The New Zealand Herald

--The New Zealand Herald

Publishing Information

Publisher: Lonely Planet
Pub date: 2025-09-23
Length: 320 pages

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