Travel Guides
On this page you will find a selection of recommended travel guides, maps and timetables. They will help you to plan your trip and to get in the mood for your travel in Europe.
Europe by Rail
The Independent Travellers Europe by Rail guide concentrates on the most relevant and useful facts and tips on budget travel, accommodation and eating. As well as practical advice, the wealth of background information helps you to experience the destination, not just visit it.
Here’s a list of subjects:
- Suggested routes for exploring the best of each country
- Advice on getting around by public transport
- Practical planning and travel information
- Distances and travel timings for planning trips
- cities, villages and wilderness areas
- budget hostels, hotels and campsites local eateries
European Rail Timetable
The Thomas Cook monthly and quarterly European Rail Timetable are guides packed with over 500 pages of rail and ferry schedules throughout Europe. A unique must-have for Eurailers.
Here's a list of some of the subjects:
- Detailed timetables of railway and shipping services throughout Europe
- A list of Scenic rail routes
- Shipping operators
- 21 route maps of the railway network of European countries
- What’s New
- 34 station location plans of larger cities
- Eurail Global Pass valid in 20 countries
- Eurail Select Pass valid in 3, 4 or 5 countries
- Eurail Regional Pass available in various country combinations
- Eurail One Country Pass valid in 1 country