Lonely Planet Epic Train Trips of the World
200 Extraordinary Journeys by Rail | Travel Planning Tips & Advice | Everyday & Luxury Experiences | Beautiful Photography & Maps
Published on 12. September 2025
Book
Hardback
320 pages
978-1-83758-614-1 (ISBN)
Description
"Visual Feast" - The New Zealand Herald
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
"Visual Feast" - The New Zealand Herald * The New Zealand Herald *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Dublin 8
Ireland
Dimensions
Height: 207 mm
Width: 267 mm
Thickness: 31 mm
Weight
1494 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83758-614-1 (9781837586141)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
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