Product Description

Annually updated, all of the transport information in this guide draws on our experienced authors and the expertise of the Thomas Cook European Timetable team. 30 colour photographs on 16 glossy full-colour inserts give visual appeal in addition to route overview and map pages. This is the most comprehensive and practical guide available to navigating Europe by train. It features: point-to-point route planners, route and city maps cover 28 countries and over 275 towns and cities; suggested international rail routes for planning a tour across the best of Europe; the low-down on all available rail passes; directory listings of country specific details and national rail information; detailed information on rail connections, frequency, and timing of journeys; and, guides to budget accommodation and eating places. "Europe by Rail" is the bestselling guide to exploring Europe on a budget. Aimed at Interrailers and independent travellers taking advantage of the well-integrated rail system and cheap rail passes, it is indispensable for accessing the extraordinary diversity that Europe has to offer. No other title combines the same level of in-depth rail expertise with sound destination knowledge in one practical volume. It is annually updated. It draws on the expertise of the Thomas Cook rail timetable compilers and feautures 31 city maps, 47 rail route maps and 16 country maps. It also features 35 colour and 15 b/w photographs.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #355495 in Books
• Published on: 2007-02-09
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 672 pages

Customer Reviews

The perfect travel companion
Striking a balance between the bare essentials and information overload, this book provides just the right amount of information to get you on your feet when you arrive to a new place. Obviously you've got all the usual practical stuff like train stations, tourist information offices accommodation and transport info etc, plus some handy hints on nightlife, eating out and sightseeing. The book provides you with enough suggestions to make you feel like you have a choice without causing indecisiveness.
I particularly like the way it offers a "where to next?" section after most major destinations - perfect for the backpacker. In addition to this, the book provides 3-stop routes that can be tackled in 10-day holidays, for example Munich-Innsbruck-Vienna.
The book also contains enough glossy pictures to keep most people happy, whilst still allowing some thought to the imagination.

Try something different!
This book gives a good over-view of most Europian countries and all their major cities. It is easy to read and gives well balanced reviews. However the book fails to go into a great deal of depth on any places the author didn't seem to like. For instance, the great Moroccan city of Casablanca merited I one line put-down. The lay-out is poorly designed, with country chapters and city reviews crashing together making the over-all read a difficult prospect. To be honest there isn't much within this book to be dedicated directly to rail travellers, there are a few little tips, but by and large you'll get more useful information (and a more readable book) from a Lonely Planet guidebook. Happy travelling!