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Lonely Planet Epic Train Trips of the World

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"Visual Feast" - The New Zealand Herald Discover 200 amazing train journeys around the world to inspire your next big adventure!


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About the book

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 you'll find 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, plus 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 you plan your next railway escape, all presented in a beautiful hardback with vibrant cover art by New Zealand illustrator Ross Murray. Featured train journeys span the globe from Africa's Blue Train and the Cairo to Luxor line, to the Americas' legendary Hiram Bingham and Sunset Limited; from Asia's enchanting Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and Death Railway to Europe's breathtaking Bernina Express and Douro line; plus Oceania's epic Indian Pacific and Trans-Alpine routes. Continuing the collectible Lonely Planet Epic series, this is the perfect gift or self-purchase for railfans and anyone who loves to travel along the tracks.

Book details

Published by Lonely Planet Global Limited

Hardback ISBN: 9781837586141 12 Sep 2025 207 x 267 x 29 (mm) 1344g