--- product_id: 49165906 title: "Ticket to Ride: Around the World on 49 Unusual Train Journeys" price: "€ 31.44" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/49165906-ticket-to-ride-around-the-world-on-49-unusual-train store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # 49 unique global train journeys Best-selling travel writer insight From steam to bullet trains Ticket to Ride: Around the World on 49 Unusual Train Journeys **Price:** € 31.44 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚆 Unlock the world’s most extraordinary train journeys—don’t just travel, belong to the global rail tribe! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ticket to Ride: Around the World on 49 Unusual Train Journeys - **How much does it cost?** € 31.44 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/49165906-ticket-to-ride-around-the-world-on-49-unusual-train) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Cultural Encounters:** Meet memorable characters and discover off-the-beaten-track rail routes that redefine travel storytelling. - • **Global Rail Adventure:** Explore 49 unusual train journeys spanning 20+ countries, from the Scottish Highlands to the Australian Outback. - • **Insider Travel Stories:** Join Tom Chesshyre, a best-selling travel writer, as he uncovers the passion and culture behind train travel worldwide. - • **Highly Rated Inspiration:** Loved by rail enthusiasts with a 4.5-star rating from 738 reviews, perfect for professionals craving unique travel inspiration. - • **Diverse Train Experiences:** Ride everything from historic steam locomotives to cutting-edge bullet trains and maglevs. ## Overview Ticket to Ride: Around the World on 49 Unusual Train Journeys is a captivating travel book by Tom Chesshyre, featuring a curated collection of unique rail adventures across more than 20 countries. From historic steam trains to futuristic bullet trains, this best-selling author blends vivid storytelling with insider insights, making it a must-read for train lovers and global explorers alike. ## Description " Experience the world by train alongside best-selling travel writer Tom Chesshyre, as he takes a whistle-stop tour around the globe in 49 unique journeys Why do people love trains so much? Tom Chesshyre is on a mission to find the answer by experiencing the world through train travel – on both epic and everyday rail routes, aboard every type of ride, from steam locomotives to bullet trains, meeting a cast of memorable characters who share a passion for train travel. Join him on the rails and off the beaten track as he embarks on an exhilarating whistle-stop tour around the globe, on journeys on celebrated trains and railways including: India’s famed toy train Sri Lanka’s Reunification Express The Indian Pacific across the Australian outback The Shanghai maglev And the picturesque rail journeys of the Scottish Highlands Plus trains through Kosovo, North Macedonia, Turkey, Iran, Finland, Russia, America and France, with short interludes in North Korea, Italy, Poland, Peru, Switzerland, England and Lithuania. All aboard! " Review: Must read for train lovers - We love trains and train travel in this house so a really good book Review: Good, but not his best writing - Tom Chesshyre is one of my absolute favourite travel writers, and as we also share a passion for rail travel, I was sure that this book would be a sure fire winner. Sadly, that it not the case, and this is the first of his books that I have read over a period of a week, rather than tearing through from cover to cover. On reflection, some of the writing feels somewhat 'tired', and lacks his characteristic bounce. There are still sections of sparkling, sharply observed prose, but in between, the content can seem somewhat lacklustre, as though he's describing just another train journey. Most of Chesshyre's books are written in stand alone chapters, which often works to his advantage, and make them very readable. However, in this case, there are so few linkages between the chapters that it almost feels as though he's ticking down the list of '49 unusual train journeys' towards completion of his draft. Because he's written wonderfully well about rail travel before, there's also a sense that the subject matter is a little stale, and including a 'grab bag' chapter towards the end which contains a random selection of short railway stories seems a little sloppy. There are still flashes of sheer brilliance. The insurrection he unwittingly provokes on the Ghan across Australia and his account of a boozy weekend with an old college chum in Bordeaux stand out, and his opening and closing chapters (on trainspotting in Crewe and travelling the iconic West Coast railways of Scotland) show what he is capable of. I struggled with giving this a star rating. I have decided to give it 4 stars because it is still a great read compared to virtually any other travel author, and will also appeal to rail enthusiasts. I am looking forward to Tom returning to form with his next offering. Being a great fan of 'How Low Can You Go' (about the opeing up of new travel destinations in Europe due to the rise of the low cost air carriers), may I suggest that he consider a book on the 'opening up' of new tourist destinations in Asia as a result of the proliferation of low cost regional airlines such as AirAsia? ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 133,558 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 162 in Railway Transport 802 in Travel Writing (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 738 Reviews | ## Images ![Ticket to Ride: Around the World on 49 Unusual Train Journeys - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71T4x-1HVAL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must read for train lovers *by A***I on 2 February 2026* We love trains and train travel in this house so a really good book ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good, but not his best writing *by C***R on 6 April 2017* Tom Chesshyre is one of my absolute favourite travel writers, and as we also share a passion for rail travel, I was sure that this book would be a sure fire winner. Sadly, that it not the case, and this is the first of his books that I have read over a period of a week, rather than tearing through from cover to cover. On reflection, some of the writing feels somewhat 'tired', and lacks his characteristic bounce. There are still sections of sparkling, sharply observed prose, but in between, the content can seem somewhat lacklustre, as though he's describing just another train journey. Most of Chesshyre's books are written in stand alone chapters, which often works to his advantage, and make them very readable. However, in this case, there are so few linkages between the chapters that it almost feels as though he's ticking down the list of '49 unusual train journeys' towards completion of his draft. Because he's written wonderfully well about rail travel before, there's also a sense that the subject matter is a little stale, and including a 'grab bag' chapter towards the end which contains a random selection of short railway stories seems a little sloppy. There are still flashes of sheer brilliance. The insurrection he unwittingly provokes on the Ghan across Australia and his account of a boozy weekend with an old college chum in Bordeaux stand out, and his opening and closing chapters (on trainspotting in Crewe and travelling the iconic West Coast railways of Scotland) show what he is capable of. I struggled with giving this a star rating. I have decided to give it 4 stars because it is still a great read compared to virtually any other travel author, and will also appeal to rail enthusiasts. I am looking forward to Tom returning to form with his next offering. Being a great fan of 'How Low Can You Go' (about the opeing up of new travel destinations in Europe due to the rise of the low cost air carriers), may I suggest that he consider a book on the 'opening up' of new tourist destinations in Asia as a result of the proliferation of low cost regional airlines such as AirAsia? ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Choo-choo *by A***R on 1 March 2017* There are two types of people - those who love the adventure and romance of train travel and those who'd rather take the car. If you fall in the former group then you can't fail to enjoy this marvellous book. Tom Chesshyre takes us round the world on a number of trains - and not always the obvious ones (although he does a few of those too). He is an entertaining writer and his tales about the places he visits, the trains he travels in and the people he meets on them are all equally interesting and enjoyable. I particularly liked the chapters on Kosovo and Macedonia & Turkey and Iran. Towards the end he adds a chapter of highlights and anecdotes from previous train trips too - this chapter is rather bitty compared to the rest of the book, but it would be churlish to complain about too many trains in a volume such as this. By the end of his travels, Tom is closer to understanding the fascination of trains and the nature of the train sp... sorry, rail enthusiast. He's considerably closer to becoming one too - don't be too surprised if you spot him at the end of a platform with a thermos and a notebook one day. If you count watching that nice Mr Portillo tootle around clutching his trusty Bradshaw's as one of your guilty pleasures (and I do), then this one is most definitely for you. ## Frequently Bought Together - Ticket to Ride: Around the World on 49 Unusual Train Journeys - Around the World in 80 Trains: A 45,000-Mile Adventure - Trains: The World's Most Scenic Routes --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/49165906-ticket-to-ride-around-the-world-on-49-unusual-train](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/49165906-ticket-to-ride-around-the-world-on-49-unusual-train) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-07-27*