There is no single answer to what a Europe trip costs from India. The total depends on how many days you stay, which countries you pick, when you travel and how you like to sleep and eat. What you can do is split the trip into cost blocks, fill in the fixed ones with official prices, and price the rest live for your dates. This guide walks through the Europe trip cost from India one block at a time, using Paris and Switzerland as worked examples.
Know before you go
- Schengen visa fee: EUR 90 for adults and EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 12. Visa centres add their own service charge.
- Travel insurance: the EU Visa Code requires medical cover of at least EUR 30,000, valid across the Schengen area.
- Swiss Travel Pass: from CHF 254 for 3 days in 2nd class for an adult, per Switzerland Tourism.
- Paris Metro: a single Metro-Train-RER ticket costs EUR 2.55 in 2026; a Navigo day pass for all zones costs EUR 12.30 (airports excluded).
- Big tickets: Louvre EUR 32 for non-EEA visitors; Eiffel Tower summit by lift EUR 36.70 for adults until 10 January 2027.
- Not quoted here: flights, hotels and food. They change daily, so price them for your dates.
- Last checked: 27 October 2026 (sources under Official resources below).
In this Article
How to work out the cost
Split the budget into two groups.
Fixed costs barely move with your travel style: the visa, insurance, rail passes and the entry tickets you are sure to buy. You can look these up today.
Variable costs depend on your dates and choices: flights, accommodation, food, intercity trains booked as single tickets and shopping. These need live searches.
Then add a buffer. Exchange rates move, and prices quoted in euros or Swiss francs will turn into a different rupee figure by the time your card is charged.
Block 1: Visa and insurance
Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa for a short trip to most of Western Europe, including France, Italy, the Netherlands and Switzerland. The European Commission lists the fee as EUR 90 for adults and EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 12. Children under 6 are exempt. Visa service centres in India charge a separate service fee on top, so check the centre’s page for the amount on the day.
Travel insurance is a requirement, not an extra. The EU Visa Code sets minimum medical cover of EUR 30,000, valid across the Schengen area for the whole trip. Ask for a certificate that states the cover clearly.
Our Schengen visa guide for Indians covers the documents, processing time and where to apply.
Block 2: Flights
Return flights from India can be the largest single line in the budget, and they move a lot with the season. We do not quote fares here because they change daily.
To price this block:
- Search open-jaw tickets, flying into one city and out of another, so you do not have to backtrack. For a France and Switzerland trip, that could mean Paris in and Zurich out.
- Compare a few dates on either side of your plan.
- Check what the fare includes. Checked baggage and seat selection can add up on long-haul tickets.
Put the best fare you find in the worksheet, and note the date you checked.
Block 3: Accommodation
Accommodation is the second big block. The choice between hostels, budget hotels, apartments and central hotels moves the total more than almost anything else.
Price this block city by city, for your exact nights. Staying a little outside the centre near a metro or train line can save money without costing too much time. For a family, an apartment with a kitchen also cuts down the food block.
Block 4: Getting around
In Switzerland
Switzerland is the clearest case for a pass. Switzerland Tourism lists these adult prices for the Swiss Travel Pass, valid on consecutive days:
| Pass length | 2nd class | 1st class |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days | CHF 254 | CHF 405 |
| 4 days | CHF 309 | CHF 492 |
| 6 days | CHF 399 | CHF 634 |
| 8 days | CHF 439 | CHF 697 |
| 15 days | CHF 499 | CHF 778 |
Travellers up to their 25th birthday get a 30% discount on the Swiss Travel Pass Youth. Children aged 6 to 15 travelling with a parent who holds a pass ride free with the Swiss Family Card. The pass covers trains, buses and boats, public transport in more than 90 towns and cities, and entry to more than 500 museums. Some panoramic trains need a seat reservation or supplement.
In Paris
Île-de-France Mobilités lists these 2026 fares:
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Metro-Train-RER single ticket | EUR 2.55 |
| Navigo day pass, all zones (no airports) | EUR 12.30 |
| Paris region to airports, single | EUR 14.00 |
| Paris Visite pass, adult, 1 day, all zones | EUR 30.60 |
| Paris Visite pass, adult, 3 days, all zones | EUR 63.80 |
Paris Visite includes airport services; the Navigo day pass does not. Add up your actual journeys before buying any pass.
Between cities
High-speed trains link the big cities, and single-ticket fares can rise as the travel date gets closer. Price each leg on the operator’s site for your date. A budget flight can make sense for longer hops, but add the airport transfers and bag fees to the comparison.
Block 5: Sights and experiences
This block is easy to underestimate. List the paid sights you know you want, then look up each price.
Some official examples:
| Sight | Adult price |
|---|---|
| Louvre, non-EEA visitor | EUR 32 |
| Eiffel Tower, second floor by stairs | EUR 14.80 |
| Eiffel Tower, summit by lift | EUR 36.70 |
| Jungfraujoch return ticket | from CHF 129.60 |
| Jungfraujoch seat reservation | CHF 10 |
The Eiffel Tower prices apply until 10 January 2027. From 11 January 2027, the stairs ticket to the second floor rises to EUR 15.20 and the summit by lift to EUR 37.70. The Louvre is free for under-18s and for all visitors on the first Friday of the month after 6 p.m., except in July and August. Our guides to Eiffel Tower tickets and the Jungfraujoch have the full fare tables.
A mountain excursion like the Jungfraujoch can be the biggest single entry ticket on the trip. Decide early whether it is a must, because it changes the total a lot.
Block 6: Food and daily spending
Food costs depend on how you eat. Supermarket breakfasts and picnic lunches cost far less than sit-down meals twice a day. Set a daily food allowance per person that matches your style, multiply by the number of days, and add a small amount for water, coffee, tips and toilets at stations.
A worksheet you can copy
Fill in each line for your own trip.
| Cost block | How to price it | Your figure |
|---|---|---|
| Schengen visa | EUR 90 per adult, EUR 45 per child 6 to 12, plus centre fee | |
| Travel insurance | Policy with at least EUR 30,000 medical cover | |
| Return flights | Live search for your dates | |
| Accommodation | Per night, per city, for your dates | |
| Swiss Travel Pass | CHF 254 to 499 in 2nd class, by length | |
| City transport elsewhere | Day passes or single tickets per city | |
| Intercity trains | Operator sites, per leg | |
| Sights | Official ticket prices | |
| Food | Daily allowance x days x people | |
| Buffer | A margin for exchange rates and surprises |
Ways to bring the total down
- Travel outside the summer and school holiday peaks when you can.
- Pick fewer countries. Each extra base adds a train fare and often a pricier night.
- Use a rail pass only where it beats single tickets, as in Switzerland for a multi-day trip.
- Book big sights online on their official sites, and use free days where they exist.
- Choose accommodation with breakfast or a kitchen.
FAQ
### How much does a Europe trip cost from India? It depends on the length, season, countries and travel style, so any single figure would mislead. Add up the fixed costs in this guide, then price flights, stays and food live for your dates.
### What is the Schengen visa fee for Indians? EUR 90 for adults and EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 12, with children under 6 exempt. The visa centre adds a service charge.
### Is travel insurance compulsory for a Schengen visa? Yes. The EU Visa Code requires medical cover of at least EUR 30,000, valid across the Schengen area for the whole stay.
### How much is the Swiss Travel Pass? Switzerland Tourism lists the adult 2nd class pass at CHF 254 for 3 days, CHF 309 for 4 days, CHF 399 for 6 days, CHF 439 for 8 days and CHF 499 for 15 days.
### How much is the Paris Metro? A single Metro-Train-RER ticket costs EUR 2.55 in 2026. A Navigo day pass for all zones costs EUR 12.30 but does not cover the airports.
### What does the Louvre cost for Indian visitors? The non-EEA rate is EUR 32. Visitors under 18 get in free.
Official resources: European Commission: applying for a Schengen visa; EUR-Lex: EU Visa Code; Switzerland Tourism: Swiss Travel Pass; Jungfrau Railways: prices and tickets; Eiffel Tower: rates and opening times; Louvre: hours and admission; Île-de-France Mobilités: 2026 fares
Photo credits
Featured image: Gordon Gartrell / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0; How to work out the cost: Avij (talk · contribs) / Wikimedia Commons (public domain); In Switzerland: Kabelleger / David Gubler (https://www.bahnbilder.ch) / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0; In Paris: Dietmar Rabich / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; Between cities: Steve Cadman / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0; Block 5: Sights and experiences: Benh LIEU SONG / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5; Block 5: Sights and experiences: NOTE: This image is a panorama of Jungfraujoch Sphinx-Observatory consisting of 5 frames that were merged or stitched in PTGui Pro 12.2. As a result, this image necessarily underwent some form of digital manipulation. These manipulations may include blending, blurring, cloning, and color and perspective adjustments. As a result of these adjustments, the image content may be slightly different from reality at the points where multiple images were combined. This manipulation is often required due to lens, perspective, and parallax distortions. / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; Block 5: Sights and experiences: Keith Halstead / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0; Ways to bring the total down: Basile Morin / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; Ways to bring the total down: Diego Delso / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
