Epic Train Trips of the World

Discover the thrill of train travel with 200 amazing rail routes from Lonely Planet’s latest release Epic Train Trips of the World. Continuing the collectible Epic series, this new addition will take readers on an incredible journey around the globe to explore the greatest railway experiences.

This beautifully designed coffee-table book has a train trip for everyone, as each rail route is broken down by category, allowing readers to choose from luxury, everyday and epic. Featuring 50 fascinating first-person stories of world-famous and lesser-known railway routes, readers will hear from seasoned train travellers including Oliver Smith, Monisha Rajesh, and Shafik Meghji. 

Inside Epic Train Trips of the World:

  • 50 fascinating first-person stories of world-famous railway routes and lesser-known local train lines 

  • Includes 150 further suggestions for must-do rail-based breaks

  • 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 adventure by train

  • Beautiful and vibrant hardback book cover by New Zealand illustrator, Ross Murray

Featured train journeys include: 

  • Africa: The Blue Train (South Africa), Cairo–Aswan (Egypt), Mombasa–Nairobi (Kenya)

  • Americas: The Hiram Bingham (Peru), The Sunset Limited (US), The Skeena (Canada)

  • Asia: The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (India), The Death Railway (Thailand), The Alishan Forest Railway (Taiwan)

  • Europe: The Bernina Express (Switzerland), The Linha do Douro (Portugal); Milan–Rome (Italy)

  • Oceania: The Indian Pacific (Australia), The TranzAlpine (New Zealand), The Kuranda Scenic (Australia)

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Releasing from September 2025

ISBN 9781837586141
FORMAT Hardback, Full Colour, 320 Pages
DIMENSIONS 265 x 207 mm I 8.15 x 10.43”
RRP GBP £29.99 I AUD $49.99 I NZD $55.00 I USD $40.00