Want to travel to 6 European countries with just 60 Euros a day travel budget? Here is your perfect Eastern Europe trip itinerary and budget breakdown!
We travelled across Europe for 18 days and visited 6 cities in 6 eastern European countries. What surprised us was how affordable most of these cities were compared to western and southern Europe. In terms of the cost of travelling, there were days when travel costs in eastern Europe were comparable to those in South East Asia. If you are wondering how to travel to Europe for cheap then TornMaps highly recommends eastern Europe travel. Our Europe trip cost calculator will help you estimate your travel expenses.
Our almost 3 weeks eastern Europe itinerary comprised of Bratislava (Slovakia), Budapest (Hungary), Krakow (Poland), Berlin (Germany), Prague (Czech Republic) and Vienna (Austria). We know that not every country we visited is part of eastern Europe. But since most of them were, we would like to call it our eastern Europe travel.
The daily average cost of travelling to eastern Europe is 60 – 70 Euros per person per day
(Note: This Europe trip cost calculator will suit you if are a budget traveller who seeks comfort during travel and wouldn’t prefer backpacking through hostels. This is not a budget for luxury travel)
Even though all the countries we visited are a part of the European Union, many don’t use Euro as their official currency. In Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic you’ll have to use their local currencies. This keeps everyday living expenses in these countries low.
Want to know about the cheapest and safest way to carry foreign currency abroad read, ‘Are Forex cards a smarter way to carry your travel money?’.
Pro Travel Tip: It is best to carry Euros and exchange them for local currencies.
Europe trip cost calculator: What is the worth of 60 Euros budget travel in Europe?
In 60 Euros a day budget in Europe you can comfortably spend 2 – 3 weeks in eastern European countries. This cost includes:
- your accommodation at central locations in either AirBnBs or private rooms in hostels or mid-range hotels
- sightseeing and attractions
- food
- nightlife
- daily travel within the city
- travel between cities
- a little bit of shopping
Our travel to eastern Europe began in India. So additionally we spent on our return flight tickets from India to Vienna and Schengen visa. This made our overall cost of travelling to Europe from India, 90 Euros per person per day. For our almost 3 weeks in Europe itinerary, we spent approximately INR 2.50 lakhs for two adults (exchange rate when we did the trip was approximately 1 Euro = INR 77.5). This price is inclusive of shopping and duty-free purchases. A similar 3 weeks eastern Europe itinerary for 2 adults organised by a travel agent would easily cost more than INR 4 lakhs.
A perfect 3 weeks Eastern Europe itinerary
Want to get a better idea of what can be covered in 18 days? Here is an overview of our eastern Europe itinerary:
- Day 1 – Travel from India to Vienna (Austria)
- Day 2 – Bratislava (Slovakia)
- Day 3,4 – Budapest (Hungary)
- Day 5,6,7 – Krakow (Poland)
- Day 8,9,10 – Berlin (Germany)
- Day 11, 12, 13, 14 – Prague (Czech Republic)
- Day 15, 16, 17 – Vienna (Austria)
- Day 18 – Travel from Vienna to India
Europe trip cost calculator: Detailed breakdown of our travel cost to Eastern Europe
Expense Type | Spends in Euro (For 2 adults) | Spends in Indian Rupee (INR for 2 adults | |
Return tickets from India to Vienna (Austria) | NA | 61000 | We booked our flights during an airline promotion For cheap flights booking hacks read, guide to book cheap flight tickets to Europe |
Schengen Visa | NA | 13000 | Includes the 60 Euro per person Schengen visa fee plus the VFS fee (In 2020 Schengen Visa price was increased to 80 Euro per person) |
Inter City Travel in Europe (train, flight & buses) | 250 | 20000 | This includes:
To book best travel options across Europe read, Your ultimate travel guide to travel across Europe on a budget. |
Accommodation | 750 | 60000 | This includes accommodation in Eastern Europe for 16 nights. Accommodation price in Vienna and Berlin were the highest. |
Food and drinks | 650 | 50000 | Travelling to 6 different countries in Europe meant trying 6 different delicious cuisines. No wonder we spent a lot on food and drinks on our eastern Europe travel! |
Local transport in cities | 120 | 9000 | Besides single use bus and tram tickets in all the cities, we bought one day travel passes in Budapest and Berlin. In Vienna, we purchased a three day travel pass. |
Shopping | 250 | 20000 | This also includes some shopping at the duty free store at the airport |
Sightseeing | 230 | 18000 | Entrance tickets to attractions like Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, Jewish Museum in Berlin, Devin Caste in Bratislava and tips for walking tours. |
