Europe by Rail: The Definitive Guide
18th edition
ISBN: 978-3-945225-04-2
Publication date: 24 October 2024
by Nicky Gardner and Susanne Kries
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Research, writing, design and layout by hidden europe editorial bureau (Gardner & Kries GbR) in Berlin, Germany
Published by hidden europe publications
Printed and bound by GraphyCems of Villatuerta (Navarra) Spain
Distribution by CBL Distribution of Birmingham, England. Contact CBL at or call +44 121 608 3950.
Colour maps on inside front and back covers by David McCutcheon FBCart.S. of DVD Maps
Extent: 544 pages (paperback)
Size: 135 x 216 mm with a spine width of 21 mm
Weight: 605 g
UK List Price: £20.99
32 colour images
50 sketch maps of the routes
3 overview maps in full colour (inside front and back covers)
© 2024 Nicky Gardner and Susanne Kries
Whether you are making a long grand tour or just planning a couple of weekend breaks, Europe by Rail is the perfect guide. The book describes 50 key routes in detail. Together, they span mainland Europe and the British Isles. Each route can be followed in its entirety or used as a building block in a longer itinerary. Beyond the main routes you will find worthwhile excursions well off the beaten track. Written by two highly experienced travellers, Europe by Rail contains useful tips about how to plan your journey, what tickets to buy and where to stop off along the way.
There are special sections for holders of rail passes, including Interrail and Eurail, as well as information on night trains. The country guide summarizes key information about travelling by train through each of the four dozen countries listed. Apart from being full of good advice and up-to-date information, Europe by Rail is also a great read and a fine introduction to slow travel principles. With its nicely opinionated style and lots of cameo accounts of travel history, there’s plenty here for armchair travellers too. Now in its 18th edition, Europe by Rail really is the definitive guide on how to get the very best out of Euorpe’s excellent rail network.
Nicky Gardner is a Berlin-based writer with a particular interest in slow travel and sustainable tourism. From 2005 to 2023 she was co-editor of hidden europe magazine and she is also The Guardian’s slow travel expert. She has long been a champion of Interrail and long, meandering rail journeys which retain a dash of spontaneity.
Susanne Kries is a Berlin-based editor and consultant with a special interest in slow travel. From 2005 to 2023, she was co-editor of hidden europe magazine. Susanne knows a thing or two about rail tech and has worked closely with companies across the European rail industry to ensure that they can offer the widest possible range of train tickets to their clients.
The 18th edition contains 50 rail routes and 26 Sidetracks. Key features:
The authors, Susanne Kries and Nicky Gardner, can be contacted by email at editors [at] europebyrail [dot] eu or via the website's online contact form. The authors are available for media interviews, and can be approached directly.
