Europe by Train

Take to the rails and have a European adventure with this inspiring and practical guidebook. Thanks to Europe`s ever-expanding and improving rail network, there`s never been a better time to explore this diverse continent by train. But with so much ground to cover, it can be difficult to know where to start - and that`s where Europe by Train comes in. Compiled by a team of travel experts, our 50 hand-picked itineraries will kickstart your plans, showing you how to join the dots between Europe`s must-see destinations and introducing you to plenty of lesser-visited stops along the way. Featuring a mix of short trips and epic adventures, cross-continent and region-specific itineraries, this book provides endless inspiration, whether you`re looking to hop between Europe`s capitals, explore Scandinavia or experience the best of Italy. Packed inside Europe by Train you will find: - 50 inspiring and practical itineraries for exploring Europe by train. - Routes cover a variety of distances, from four-day trips to month-long adventures. - Each route covers either an epic cross-continent journey (eg from the North to the South, East to West) or a particular area, region or country (eg Beneluxe, Northern Italy, Finland), with the text describing the places you stop at rather than the journey between them. - Practical information details how to get between each stop, total distance travelled, trip duration and ticketing tips. - Some routes feature suggested detours and opportunities to extend your trip. Once your head is well and truly packed with rail trip ideas, you`ll be ready to start planning out the details. This handy guidebook has all the route infographics, network maps and practical information - including advice on what tickets to buy, how to catch connections and tips for travelling on night trains - you need to get started. We`ve also included detours and opportunities to extend the route, so you can curate your own rail adventure.