Lonely Planet Epic Train Trips of the World: 200 Extraordinary Journeys by Rail | Travel Planning Tips & Advice | Everyday & Luxury Experiences | Beautiful Photography & Maps

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“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 moreIncludes 150 further suggestions for out-of-this-world adventures by trainSelect your perfect rail experience from three categories: Everyday, Luxury and EpicEach route features a handy map, stunning photography and a factbox to help readers plan their next railway escapeBeautiful and vibrant hardback book cover by New Zealand illustrator, Ross MurrayFeatured 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.

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lonely Planet
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 23, 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1837586144
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1837586141
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.96 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.2 x 1 x 10.5 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #34,377 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2 in Railroad Pictorials #4 in Railroad Travel Reference #92 in Travel Writing Reference
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