500MB
Best match7 days
Switzerland
- Hotspot
- 5G
$1.80$1.90−5%
Switzerland eSIM
Switzerland runs to the minute: trains, boats and cable cars are timed to connect, and missing one link reshuffles the whole day, so the railway app is the thing you open most. The other thing worth knowing early is that Switzerland is not in the European Union, so many Europe regional plans list it separately from the EU countries.
Plans listed
51
Network
Swisscom, Sunrise
Technology
3G / 4G / 5G
Local currency
CHF
This page carries 51 eSIM plans for Switzerland, riding on Swisscom / Sunrise with 3G / 4G / 5G support. Install the profile at home before you fly; the plan starts counting when the phone first registers on a network at the destination.
Build the plan that fits
Pick your days and data and we match the closest real packages, cheapest first.
−5%5% off every plan · code ESIM5 applied for you · new eSIMs only, not top-ups1 package
How much data
1 package
Picked by how you travel
Best for a short trip
Switzerland +40 countries 500MB per day
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria +38See all
Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 500MB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$3.90$3.70
Best for heavy data
Switzerland +40 countries 50GB 180 days
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria +38See all
Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 50GB
- Validity
- 180 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$112.90$107.25
These picks are computed from price per GB, validity and plan features only — never from what we earn.
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Best pick$55.30$52.53Pick this plan
Switzerland +40 countries 2GB per day
41 countries · partner networks
- 2GB per day, buy exactly the 7 days you need
- Supports 5G network
for 7 days
Cheapest$30.90$29.35Pick this plan
Switzerland +40 countries 10GB 30 days
41 countries · partner networks
- 10GB for 7 days, leaves about 41% headroom
- Valid for 30 days, longer than your 7-day trip in case plans shift
- Supports 5G network
Extra headroom$30.90$29.35Pick this plan
Switzerland +40 countries 10GB 30 days
41 countries · partner networks
- 10GB for 7 days, leaves about 41% headroom
- Valid for 30 days, longer than your 7-day trip in case plans shift
- Supports 5G network
Most flexible$69.30$65.83Pick this plan
Switzerland +40 countries 2GB per day
41 countries · partner networks
- 2GB per day, buy exactly the 7 days you need
- Supports 5G network
for 7 days
Short trips, 1–7 days6 packages
Switzerland 1GB 7 days
Sunrise / Salt
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$1.90$1.80
Switzerland 500MB 7 days
Sunrise / Salt
- Data
- 500MB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$1.90$1.80
Switzerland +40 countries 1GB 7 days
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria +38See all
Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$5.90$5.60
Switzerland +40 countries 1GB 7 days
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria +38See all
Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$6.90$6.55
Switzerland +116 countries 1GB 7 days
117 countries · partner networks
Works in 117 countries: Switzerland, Japan, Australia +114See all
Switzerland, Japan, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States, Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Zambia
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$8.90$8.45
Switzerland +126 countries 1GB 7 days
127 countries · partner networks
Works in 127 countries: Switzerland, Japan, Australia +124See all
Switzerland, Japan, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam, Albania, Argentina, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, France, Gabon, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Martinique, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Réunion, Romania, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Zambia
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$13.90$13.20
8–15 days2 packages
Switzerland 3GB 15 days
Sunrise / Salt
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$2.90$2.75
Switzerland +40 countries 3GB 15 days
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria +38See all
Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$12.90$12.25
16 days and longer27 packages
Switzerland 3GB 30 days
Sunrise / Salt
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$3.90$3.70
Switzerland 5GB 30 days
Sunrise / Salt
- Data
- 5GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$4.90$4.65
Switzerland 10GB 30 days
Sunrise / Salt
- Data
- 10GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$8.90$8.45
Switzerland +40 countries 3GB 30 days
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria +38See all
Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$12.90$12.25
Switzerland +116 countries 1GB 365 days
117 countries · partner networks
Works in 117 countries: Switzerland, Japan, Australia +114See all
Switzerland, Japan, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States, Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Zambia
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$12.90$12.25
Switzerland +40 countries 3GB 30 days
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria +38See all
Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$13.90$13.20
Daily · unlimited with fair use13 packages
Full speed up to each day's quota, then a reduced speed for the rest of that day. Buy as many days as the trip needs.
Switzerland 1GB per day
Sunrise / Salt
1 Mbps after the quota
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$0.90$0.85
Choose network
Switzerland 500MB per day
Sunrise / Salt
- Data
- 500MB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$0.90$0.85
Switzerland 2GB per day
Sunrise / Salt
500 Kbps after the quota
- Data
- 2GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$1.90$1.80
Choose network
Switzerland 3GB per day
Sunrise / Salt
512 Kbps after the quota
- Data
- 3GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$2.90$2.75
Choose network
Switzerland 5GB per day
Sunrise / Salt
- Data
- 5GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$3.90$3.70
Switzerland +40 countries 500MB per day
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria +38See all
Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 500MB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$3.90$3.70
Covers several countries33 packages
Packages valid beyond one country; the card lists them.
Switzerland +40 countries 500MB per day
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria +38See all
Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 500MB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$3.90$3.70
Switzerland +40 countries 1GB 7 days
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria +38See all
Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$5.90$5.60
Switzerland +40 countries 1GB per day
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria +38See all
Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$5.90$5.60
Switzerland +40 countries 1GB per day
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria +38See all
Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$5.90$5.60
Switzerland +40 countries 1GB 7 days
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria +38See all
Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$6.90$6.55
Switzerland +40 countries 2GB per day
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria +38See all
Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 2GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$7.90$7.50
Every plan, as a list (15)+
- Switzerland 1GB per day
- Switzerland 500MB per day
- Switzerland 1GB 7 days
- Switzerland 500MB 7 days
- Switzerland 3GB 15 days
- Switzerland 2GB per day
- Switzerland 3GB per day
- Switzerland 3GB 30 days
- Switzerland 5GB per day
- Switzerland 5GB 30 days
- Switzerland 10GB per day
- Switzerland 10GB 30 days
- Switzerland 20GB 30 days
- Switzerland 50GB 30 days
- Switzerland 50GB 180 days
What happens when your GB runs out
A GB plan is a fixed amount of data. When it is used up, data on that eSIM stops and nothing is charged automatically, but you can top up the same eSIM without a new QR code, and check what is left any time from your order page.
Example: plenty left
59%used
4.1 GB left
Used 5.9 GB
Total 10 GB
41% remaining
Refresh
Example: running low
92%used
0.8 GB left
Used 9.2 GB
Total 10 GB
8% remaining
RefreshTop up
How much data you actually need
Around 600MB–1.2GB a day on a normal trip, since more time goes on the view than the screen. Days with several connections run higher because you keep re-checking timetables.
When you land
Zurich (ZRH) and Geneva (GVA) are the main gateways, with Basel's shared EuroAirport (BSL) plus Bern (BRN) and Lugano (LUG). Many arrive by train from Milan, Paris, Munich or Vienna — scenic lines, but with long tunnels. Switch the line on at the airport, since the station sits directly under the terminal in both Zurich and Geneva and you will want your platform straight away.
Where coverage changes
Cities and the main valley rail corridors hold a steady signal. It disappears in long tunnels such as the Gotthard Base Tunnel, and drops noticeably in deep valleys walled in on both sides, on high pass roads, around glaciers and at some summit viewpoints — even when the nearest town is only a few kilometres away.
Cities travellers ask about
- Zurich — City-wide, including the very busy main station.
- Geneva — Reliable by the lake and in the international quarter.
- Lucerne — Good in town; wobbles on the lake boats.
- Interlaken — Mountain base; the higher you go the less certain it is.
- Zermatt — Car-free village; normal service within the village.
Read it city by city: Zurich, Geneva, Interlaken, Lucerne
Apps to install before you fly
- SBB Mobile for train tickets, platforms and live connections
- SwitzerlandMobility for marked hiking and cycling routes
- MeteoSwiss for mountain weather that changes fast
- Google Maps for walking in town and station connections
Networks in Switzerland
| Operator | Technology |
|---|---|
| Swisscom | 4G / 5G |
| Sunrise | 4G / 5G |
These are the networks operating in the country. A given plan may reach only some of them — check the network named on the plan itself.
Plan comparison
| Plan | Data | Validity | Hotspot | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland 1GB per day | 1GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Switzerland 500MB per day | 500MB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Switzerland 1GB per day | 1GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Switzerland 2GB per day | 2GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Switzerland 2GB per day | 2GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Switzerland 3GB per day | 3GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Switzerland 5GB per day | 5GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Switzerland +40 countries 500MB per day | 500MB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Switzerland 3GB per day | 3GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Switzerland +40 countries 1GB per day | 1GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Switzerland +40 countries 1GB per day | 1GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Switzerland 10GB per day | 10GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
FAQ
Does a Europe plan cover Switzerland?+
Not always, because Switzerland is not an EU member; some regional plans list it separately or leave it out entirely. Open the country list on the plan page and look for Switzerland by name before buying, particularly on a multi-country rail trip that passes through for only a couple of days.
Is a rail pass worth it?+
It depends on how often you move and how many mountain lifts you plan to take. If you travel nearly every day across trains, boats and buses, a pass usually pays off; if you settle in two or three towns and mostly walk, single tickets in the app often come out cheaper. Price your actual route in the railway app and compare before deciding.
Will I still have data on the high peaks?+
Popular viewpoints with a lift station and a restaurant usually have working service, but ridge paths, glacier basins and the far side of a large rock face often drop out completely. If you plan a long walk, download the route before leaving the village, tell your accommodation when you expect to be back, and do not let your descent plan depend on looking something up on the way.
When does a Switzerland eSIM start counting days?+
Most plans here start when the phone first connects to a network at the destination, so you can install in advance at home and switch it on after landing. Each plan page states its own rule.
Do I have to remove my home SIM?+
No. The eSIM is a second line, so you keep your home number for SMS OTP. Turn off roaming data on the home line and set the eSIM as the data line.
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Last updated: October 18, 2026