How much does a Europe trip cost from India for 2 people?

For continental Europe (Schengen, excluding the UK), expect ₹3,25,000 to ₹4,20,000 excluding flights for a 10-12 night trip for 2 adults, plus Schengen visa fees of roughly ₹19,000-21,400 for 2 people, ₹65,000 to ₹85,000 per person for flights, and ₹15,000 to ₹40,000 per person for rail transfers between cities depending on the route. The exact figure depends heavily on which countries and experiences are included — itineraries including Switzerland's Swiss Travel Pass and Jungfraujoch tend to be significantly more expensive than itineraries focused on Central European cities.

Does a Europe trip need a Schengen visa?

Yes, for continental Europe. The Schengen visa covers most of continental Europe including France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria and Italy — all the destinations covered in this post. The UK is not part of Schengen and requires a separate visa application. The visa itself involves a VFS fee and Schengen visa fee of roughly €80-90 per adult (approximately ₹9,500-10,700), paid directly regardless of how you book. Visa assistance — help with documentation, itinerary, cover letter and financial proof — is a separate cost that can be ₹6,000 at retail or free through INFARE.

Is Switzerland the most expensive part of a Europe trip?

Often, yes — particularly if the itinerary includes the Swiss Travel Pass and Jungfraujoch, which together can cost over ₹1,30,000 for 2 people at B2B rates and represent the single largest attraction expense in a multi-country itinerary. The Swiss Travel Pass does, however, reduce separate rail transfer costs within Switzerland, partially offsetting its high upfront cost.

How much do rail transfers cost on a multi-city Europe trip?

This varies significantly by route. An itinerary built around the Swiss Travel Pass can keep rail transfer costs to ₹15,000-20,000 per person since the pass bundles transport with attractions. A multi-country itinerary without such a pass — covering cities like Prague, Budapest, Salzburg, Milan and Rome — can run ₹35,000-40,000 per person, as each city-to-city segment is booked separately.

What is the best way to book a Europe trip at lower cost?

Booking hotels and attractions at trade rates instead of retail is the biggest lever — across the two itineraries in this post, savings ranged from roughly ₹39,000 to ₹68,000 for 2 people, well above the ₹14,000 cost of the INFARE Trip Pass for Europe. Itineraries with more individual hotel bookings and day tours tend to show larger cumulative savings than itineraries concentrated around a few very expensive passes. Booking Schengen visa assistance through INFARE also removes a ₹6,000 cost — though the VFS and visa fees themselves still apply separately. For flights and rail transfers — which are not part of the Trip Pass — booking early and considering open-jaw routings (flying into one city, out of another) can reduce costs further.

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