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Europe Trip from India (2026) — Budget, Visa, and 14-Day Itinerary
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A two-week Europe trip from India costs ₹1.5-3 lakh per person depending on style, with the Schengen visa being the biggest planning hurdle. This guide covers the full planning timeline: when to start, how to budget, how to apply for the Schengen visa, and a tested 14-day itinerary through Paris, Amsterdam, the Swiss Alps, and Rome.
Total budget breakdown (per person, 14 days)
| Category | Budget (₹) | Mid-range (₹) | Comfort (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return flights (DEL/BOM → Europe) | 65,000 | 85,000 | 1,20,000 |
| Schengen visa (via Visank) | 15,600 | 15,600 | 15,600 |
| Travel insurance | 2,500 | 4,000 | 6,000 |
| Accommodation (14 nights) | 35,000 | 70,000 | 1,40,000 |
| Inter-city rail / flights | 20,000 | 35,000 | 50,000 |
| Food | 20,000 | 40,000 | 70,000 |
| Attractions & activities | 15,000 | 30,000 | 55,000 |
| Local transport | 8,000 | 15,000 | 25,000 |
| Total | ~₹1,80,000 | ~₹2,95,000 | ~₹4,80,000 |
When to start planning
- 6 months out — Book flights (cheapest advance fares), draft itinerary
- 4 months out — Reserve hotels (free cancellation) and Eurail passes
- 2-3 months out — Apply for Schengen visa, arrange travel insurance
- 2 weeks out — Download offline maps, book skip-the-line tickets for big attractions
- 3 days out — Print documents, confirm VFS passport return
Which Schengen country to apply through?
Apply through the country where you'll spend the most nights, or your first point of entry if the stay is evenly split. For the 14-day itinerary below (Paris 4 nights, Amsterdam 2, Switzerland 3, Italy 5), Italy is the correct lead state because it has the most nights. See our Schengen visa comparison for more: visank.com/compare.
14-day itinerary
- Days 1-4: Paris — Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Versailles day trip, Montmartre, Seine cruise
- Day 5: Paris → Amsterdam — Thalys/Eurostar (3.5 hrs), canal walk, check in
- Day 6: Amsterdam — Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum, Jordaan district
- Day 7: Amsterdam → Lucerne — Flight or train via Frankfurt (~6 hrs)
- Days 7-9: Swiss Alps — Lucerne, Mt. Titlis, Jungfraujoch, Interlaken
- Day 10: Switzerland → Rome — Flight (2 hrs)
- Days 10-14: Italy — Rome (3 nights: Colosseum, Vatican, Trevi), Florence (1), Venice (1)
Indian food in Europe — where to find it
Every major European city has good Indian restaurants. Paris has dozens around Gare du Nord and La Chapelle; London is basically Little India; Amsterdam has Chutneys and Bollywood Cafe; Rome has Maharajah near Termini station; Zurich has Shiva. Budget ₹1,500-2,500 per meal at a sit-down Indian place in Europe.
Frequently asked questions
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