Lonely Planet Epic Train Trips of the World

Lonely Planet

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Lonely Planet
01 September 2025

Trains & railways: general interest; Travel & holiday; Travel & holiday guides

Series: Epic

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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.

By: Lonely Planet
Imprint: Lonely Planet
Country of Publication: Ireland
Dimensions: Height: 265mm, Width: 207mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 1.420kg
ISBN: 9781837586141
ISBN 10: 1837586144
Series: Epic
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 01 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming