The 2011 and 2012 editions of Thomas Cook’s comprehensive guidebook. Completely revamped and extended to include fifty routes across the continent.

Welcome to Europe by Rail

Exploring Europe by train is easy, economical and enjoyable. Based around 50 routes that reveal Europe’s rich diversity from the Atlantic coast to the Bosphorus, from northern fjords to Spanish sierras, Europe by Rail is the definitive guide to exploring the continent by train. Get advice on travel planning and find the best ticket deals with the help of our insider tips. Whether you want the buzz of big cities, a dose of southern sun, or just prefer to sit back and watch the landscape slide by, Europe by Rail is packed with detailed information on what to see, where to stay and how to get around.

With detailed route descriptions and travel information compiled especially for this brand new edition.

Discover how interesting and rewarding it is to explore Europe by train, whether you are using regular tickets or a Eurail or InterRail pass.

The thirteenth edition of this long-standing guidebook was published in March 2012. The publisher is Thomas Cook Publishing, one of the leading producers of quality travel guides — and a company with a long-standing commitment to rail-related travel publications.

This website showcases this new edition of Europe by Rail and is maintained by the editors of the guidebook. Get further details by accessing the book spec.