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Lonely Planet Epic Train Trips of the World

Series: Epic
Brief 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... Read More
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Discover 50 first-person stories plus 150 extra suggestions for out-of-this-world adventures by train. From luxury services like Canada's Rocky Mountaineer to high-speed escapes in Japan and Switzerland's scenic Glacier Express, this epic guide shares popular and lesser-known railway routes, maps and beautiful photography to inspire your next trip.

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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.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781837586141

Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 September 2025

Country: Ireland

Imprint: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 207.0mm

Height: 265.0mm

Weight: 1420g

Pages: 320

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