Spain trip from India: cost, itinerary, visa and best time
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Plan 7 to 10 days. An 8-day Spain trip from India costs about ₹1.7 lakh per person with mid-range hotels, flights and visa included. Go April to June or September to October. Indians need a Schengen visa, applied for at BLS International about 6 to 8 weeks before you fly. Most flights from India have one stop.
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Spain gives you three trips in one: Gaudí and the beach in Barcelona, museums and late nights in Madrid, and Moorish palaces and flamenco in Andalusia. Fast trains link all three, so you can see a lot without flying inside the country. The catch is the visa and the timed tickets, which need planning weeks ahead. This guide is the version we would actually book. For the day-by-day plan, see the Spain itinerary, and for the wider continent, the Europe guide.
How much does a Spain trip from India cost?
Per person, two people sharing a room, 8 days and 7 nights: Barcelona, Madrid and Seville. Estimates as of October 2026, at about ₹106 to the euro; prices move.
| Item | Mid-range |
|---|---|
| Return flight, one stop, from Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru | ₹65,000 |
| Schengen visa, BLS charge and travel insurance | ₹13,000 |
| Stay, 7 nights (your share) | ₹42,000 |
| High-speed trains (2 legs) | ₹9,000 |
| Food, 8 days | ₹24,000 |
| Sights (Sagrada Família, Alcázar, Prado and more) | ₹9,000 |
| Metro, taxis and airport transfers | ₹5,000 |
| Total per person | ₹1,67,000 |
Flights are the biggest swing. May, June and September are cheaper than July, August and Christmas, and booking 2 to 3 months ahead usually saves more than any hotel choice.
How many days do you need in Spain?
- 5 days: Barcelona and Madrid only. Two cities, one train.
- 7 to 8 days: Barcelona, Madrid and Seville. This is the one we recommend for a first trip.
- 10 days: add Granada for the Alhambra and a day trip to Toledo from Madrid.
- 14 days: add Valencia or the coast, or cross into Portugal from Seville.
Spain tourist map
The red line is the 7-day route below: Barcelona, Madrid and Seville by high-speed train, with a day trip to Toledo. The blue dots are other places worth adding on a longer trip.
Spain's most popular destinations in pictures
The ideal 6-night, 7-day Spain itinerary
Barcelona (2 nights), Madrid (2 nights) and Seville (2 nights), linked by high-speed train. Fly into Barcelona and home from Seville or Madrid so you never backtrack.
| Day | Base | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | Arrive, Gothic Quarter, sunset at Bunkers del Carmel |
| 2 | Barcelona | Sagrada Família, Passeig de Gràcia, Park Güell, Barceloneta |
| 3 | Madrid | Train to Madrid, Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Gran Vía |
| 4 | Madrid | Toledo day trip, Prado at the free evening hour |
| 5 | Seville | Train to Seville, cathedral and Giralda, flamenco |
| 6 | Seville | Real Alcázar, Plaza de España, Triana, Setas at sunset |
| 7 | Fly home | Slow breakfast, then fly from Seville or train to Madrid |
Day 1: Arrive in Barcelona
- Morning: most one-stop flights from India land in the morning or early afternoon. Take the Aerobús or a taxi (about 30 minutes) to your hotel in Eixample or the Gothic Quarter, drop your bags and rest.
- Afternoon: walk the Gothic Quarter: Barcelona Cathedral, Plaça Sant Felip Neri and the old Roman walls, then down to Santa Maria del Mar in El Born.
- Evening: taxi up to Bunkers del Carmel for sunset over the whole city. Dinner of tapas in El Born.
- Tip: stay awake until at least 9 pm to beat the jet lag; Spain is 3.5 hours behind India in summer and 4.5 in winter.
Day 2: Gaudí day in Barcelona
- Morning: Sagrada Família on a timed ticket (from €26, €36 with a tower). Book the first slot of the day for the best light through the stained glass.
- Late morning: walk Passeig de Gràcia to see Casa Batlló and Casa Milà (La Pedrera) from outside, or pick one to go into.
- Afternoon: Park Güell on a timed ticket for the mosaic terrace and the gatehouses. Then La Boqueria market on Las Ramblas for fruit and juice.
- Evening: Barceloneta beach for a seafood or vegetable paella, then a walk along the waterfront.
Day 3: Fast train to Madrid
- Morning: high-speed train from Barcelona Sants to Madrid, about 2.5 to 3 hours (Renfe AVE, Iryo or Ouigo). Book 4 to 8 weeks ahead for the lowest fares.
- Afternoon: check in around Sol or Centro. Visit the Royal Palace, then Almudena Cathedral and the Sabatini gardens next door.
- Evening: Plaza Mayor and Mercado de San Miguel for tapas, then the lights of Gran Vía and a rooftop bar such as the Círculo de Bellas Artes.
Day 4: Toledo, then the Prado
- Morning: 35-minute train from Madrid Atocha to Toledo. Walk the old town: the cathedral, the synagogues, and the view from the Mirador del Valle across the Tagus.
- Afternoon: back in Madrid by mid-afternoon. Rest, then a walk in Retiro Park and the Crystal Palace.
- Evening: the Prado (€15) or go free from 6 to 8 pm, Monday to Saturday (queue early, free slots cannot be booked). Late dinner in La Latina.
Day 5: Train to Seville
- Morning: about 2.5 hours on the high-speed train from Atocha to Seville Santa Justa. Check in near Santa Cruz or Arenal.
- Afternoon: Seville Cathedral and the climb up the Giralda tower for views over the rooftops. Then wander the lanes of the Santa Cruz quarter.
- Evening: a flamenco show (book a small tablao), then tapas. Try espinacas con garbanzos.
Day 6: Palaces and plazas
- Morning: Real Alcázar (about €15.50) on the first timed slot; allow 2 to 3 hours for the palaces and gardens.
- Afternoon: Plaza de España and María Luisa Park. Hire a rowing boat on the canal if it is not too hot.
- Evening: cross the bridge to Triana for the river views, then sunset from the top of Las Setas (Metropol Parasol).
Day 7: Fly home
- Morning: slow breakfast of churros or tostada with tomato.
- Then: fly home from Seville with one stop, usually via Madrid, Istanbul or another European hub, or take an early train back to Madrid (2.5 hours) for more flight choices.
- Have one more day? Add a night in Granada for the Alhambra (General ticket €21, book weeks ahead). That makes it the 8-day trip priced above.
When is the best time to visit Spain?
Spring and autumn. Summer is hot in the south and crowded everywhere; winter is cool and cheap, and fine for a city trip.
| Region | Best | Okay | Avoid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona and the coast | May, Jun, Sep | Apr, Oct | Aug, for crowds and prices |
| Madrid | Apr to Jun, Sep, Oct | Nov to Mar | Jul, Aug, for heat |
| Seville and Granada | Mar to May, Oct, Nov | Dec to Feb | Jul, Aug, when it often passes 40°C |
Indian school holidays in May and June overlap with good weather, which is also when fares rise. October to early November is the sweet spot for price and weather.
Do Indians need a visa for Spain?
Yes. Spain is in the Schengen area, so you need a short-stay Schengen visa. If Spain is your main destination (most nights), apply to Spain, through BLS International centres in India.
- Fee: €90 for adults, plus the BLS service charge
- When to apply: about 6 to 8 weeks before travel, and earlier for summer and Christmas
- Documents: passport, hotel bookings for every night, a flight reservation, travel insurance with at least €30,000 medical cover, 3 to 6 months of bank statements, salary slips or ITRs, and a leave letter from your employer
- Processing: usually 10 to 15 working days, longer in peak season. You can apply up to 6 months before travel
- At the border: the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is fully live since April 2026, so on your first entry you give fingerprints and a photo instead of getting a passport stamp. Allow extra time at immigration
- Tip: do not buy non-refundable flights before the visa is approved
Where should you stay in Spain?
Pick three bases and use trains between them.
| Base | Nights | Best area | Mid-range per room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 3 | Eixample for calm and Gaudí, Gothic Quarter for old streets | ₹12,000 to ₹18,000 |
| Madrid | 2 | Sol and Centro to walk everywhere, Salamanca for quiet | ₹10,000 to ₹15,000 |
| Seville | 2 | Santa Cruz or Arenal, close to the cathedral and Alcázar | ₹9,000 to ₹14,000 |
| Granada (10-day trip) | 2 | Albaicín for Alhambra views, Centro for flat streets | ₹8,000 to ₹12,000 |
What are the best things to do in Spain?
- Sagrada Família, Barcelona. Book a timed ticket online; walk-ups often sell out.
- The Alhambra, Granada. The most sold-out ticket in Spain. Book as soon as your dates are fixed.
- Park Güell and the Gaudí houses on Passeig de Gràcia.
- The Prado, Madrid, then an evening in Retiro Park.
- Real Alcázar and Plaza de España, Seville, with a flamenco show at night.
- A day trip to Toledo, about 35 minutes from Madrid by fast train.
- A tapas crawl, standing at the bar, after 8:30 pm like everyone else.
How do you get to Spain from India?
Most trips need one stop. Common routes go via Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Istanbul or a European hub into Madrid or Barcelona, about 13 to 18 hours in total. Check whether a nonstop Delhi to Madrid service runs on your dates before you book.
A good pattern is to fly into Barcelona and out of Madrid or Seville (an "open jaw" ticket), so you never backtrack.
Is Spain good for vegetarians?
It works with a little planning. Spanish food leans on ham and seafood, but tapas bars always have patatas bravas, pimientos de Padrón, grilled vegetables and Spanish tortilla (it has egg). In Seville, try espinacas con garbanzos. Say "sin carne, sin jamón, sin pescado" (no meat, no ham, no fish), and check gazpacho and salmorejo, which sometimes come topped with ham. Barcelona and Madrid both have plenty of Indian restaurants.
Money and safety tips
- Spain uses the euro. Cards work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for small bars.
- Tipping is not expected. Round up or leave 5 to 10% for good service.
- Pickpockets work Las Ramblas, the Barcelona metro and Madrid's Sol. Use a zipped bag and keep your phone off café tables.
- Meal times are late: lunch at 2 pm, dinner from 9 pm.
Plan your Spain trip
How Cura plans a Spain trip
Cura is an AI + human travel agent. For Spain, the planning that matters is the visa file, the order of the cities and booking the timed tickets before they sell out.
FAQ
How much does a Spain trip cost from India?
About ₹1.7 lakh per person for 8 days with flights, visa, mid-range hotels and trains.
Do Indians need a visa for Spain?
Yes, a Schengen short-stay visa. Apply at a BLS International centre about 6 to 8 weeks before travel. The visa fee is €90 for adults plus a service charge.
Which month is best for a Spain trip?
April to June and September to October. Avoid July and August in Seville and Granada, when it often passes 40°C.
Is 7 days enough for Spain?
Yes for a first trip: 2 nights each in Barcelona, Madrid and Seville by fast train, with a day trip to Toledo. Add 1 to 3 days for Granada and the Alhambra.
Is there a direct flight from India to Spain?
Most routes need one stop via the Gulf, Istanbul or a European hub. Check whether a nonstop Delhi to Madrid service runs on your dates.
Can I visit Portugal on the same Spain trip?
Yes. The same Schengen visa covers Portugal, and Lisbon is a short flight or a long bus ride from Seville.
