Europe Travel Guides for Rail Travel

On this page you will find a selection of recommended Europe travel guides, rail maps of Europe and European rail timetables. They will help you to plan your trip and to get in the mood for your travel in Europe.

Europe by Rail

cover of Thomas Cook's Europe by RailThe 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.

With detailed destination breakdowns and rail route itineraries, this book includes all that's needed for planning where to visit, what to see, where to sleep & eat, where to go next.
The new edition will be on sale from around February 12.
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European Rail Timetable

Cover of Thomas Cook Rail TimetableThe European Rail Timetable provides comprehensive rail and ferry times including 5,000 locations and 50,000 connections across Europe. This is the only publication of its kind and essential to make the most of your trip. The schedules included in this book are more detailed than in the free Eurail Timetable that you receive with your order.

Includes key country information, 21 route maps and 34 station location plans, airport to city-centre links, ferry and shipping schedules, suggested scenic rail routes. Monthly publication ensures that the information is as up to date as possible.
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Rail Map of Europe

Cover of Thomas Cook rail mapA large foldable map showing all passenger railways of Europe from the Atlantic to Moscow. The map shows central Europe on the reverse side at an enlarged scale (covering the area from Paris to eastern Hungary and from Berlin to Bologna). This map is more detailed than the free Eurail Map that you recieve with your order.
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Discount on Thomas Cook Travel Guides
Thomas Cook is the expert on rail travel and publishes a range of guides essential for the Eurail Traveler. To claim your 25% discount, click Buy Now and add the desired guide to your shopping basket at thomascookpublishing.com.
On the Checkout page, enter the Discount Code as printed on the last page of the Eurail Timetable (which you receive for free with your Eurail.com Pass order).