Getting around India
Asia
From Europe ✈️
Direct flight from Paris
Yes
Duration
8h30 direct (Delhi), 10-15h with a stopover
Indicative round-trip price
400-850 EUR round trip
Book
2-4 months ahead
Recommended airlines
Local transport
Bus
Huge network but very uneven quality. Air-conditioned Volvo buses between major cities. Local buses very cheap but uncomfortable.
Train
Legendary rail network. Book on IRCTC. Classes: AC 1st, AC 2 Tier, Sleeper. Delhi-Jaipur ~5h on a fast train.
Taxi
Auto-rickshaws everywhere. Metered taxis in big cities but haggling is common.
Metro
Modern metro in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata. Clean and fast.
Essential apps
Common routes and indicative prices
| From | To | Mode | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Agra | Gatimaan Express train | 1h40 | 8-15 EUR |
| Delhi | Jaipur | Train | 4h30 | 8-20 EUR |
| Mumbai | Goa | Night train | 10h | 10-30 EUR |
| Delhi | Varanasi | Plane | 1h30 | 30-70 EUR |
Indicative prices for 2025-2026. Fares vary by season, demand and how far ahead you book.
Vehicle rental 🛵
Scooter / Motorbike
5-10 EUR / day
Indian or international licence
Car
15-35 EUR with a driver recommended / day
International licence (self-driving strongly discouraged)
International permit : Required or strongly recommended
Transport scams to know ⚠️
Auto-rickshaw detour
The driver takes a detour through partner shops to earn commissions.
Tip :Use Ola/Uber for a fixed price and a GPS route.
Fake tourist station
In Delhi, touts steer you to a fake tourist office to sell overpriced tours.
Tip :Go straight to the official India Tourism office in the station.
Practical tips
- Book trains 2-3 months ahead on IRCTC — seats sell out fast.
- Avoid driving yourself: Indian traffic is like nowhere else in the world.
- IndiGo and SpiceJet domestic flights are punctual and very affordable.
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