This time-tested book provides the information on fares, schedules, and pass options. It is also packed with travel tips, including information on keeping costs down, traveling light, conquering jet lag, and exchanging currency.

"Europe by Rail shows just how easy it is to explore Europe by train. The book is packed with tips on ticketing, fares and accommodation. Detailed descriptions of 50 key rail routes across the continent are at the heart of Europe by Rail. These routes showcase great options for travelling by train to popular tourist regions, but also pinpoint journeys well worth making in their own right. From the Alps to the Baltic, from the shores of the North Sea to the Mediterranean, Europe by Rail is an invitation to adventure. For short city breaks or an entire month exploring Europe, this book is the perfect partner for journey planning and for taking along on the trip." -- Provided by publisher.

Europe by Eurail has been the train traveler’s one-stop source for visiting Europe’s cities and countries by rail for nearly fifty years. Newly revised and updated, this comprehensive annual guide provides the latest information on fares, schedules, and pass options, as well as detailed information on more than one hundred specific rail excursions and sightseeing options.

Europe by Eurail has been the train traveler’s one-stop source for visiting Europe’s cities and countries by rail for over forty years. Newly revised and updated, this comprehensive annual guide provides the latest information on fares, schedules, and pass options, as well as detailed information on more than one hundred specific rail excursions and sightseeing options.

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Frommer's. The best trips start here. Extensive information on reservations procedures, scenic train routes, and discount railpasses. Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget. Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions. Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com

The European railway sector has undergone profound and predominantly institutional changes over the past 20 years, due to the initiatives of the European Commission. This book constitutes a first systematic assessment and account of the recent transformations of the industry along a series of critical yet contentious issues such as competition, unbundling, regulation, access charging, standards and interoperability, and public–private partnerships. It also covers the main railways sectors including passenger transport, high speed and freight.

Peaceful Revolution -- Post-Communist Transformation -- European Integration -- Sovereign Debt Debacle -- Migration Wave -- Brexit Self-Destruction -- Economic Competitiveness -- Restructured Welfare State -- Protected Environment -- Defense Disagreements -- Populist Backlash -- Global Role.