eSIM for Switzerland
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Switzerland eSIM plans start at $4.49. 12 prepaid packages cover 1 GB to 50 GB plus daily-unlimited over 3 to 30 days. Data runs on Salt and Sunrise. Pay once and the QR code lands in your inbox — your regular SIM stays in the phone.
Fixed data
Daily unlimited
Trip data planner
Switzerland trip: how much data do I need?
Pick a trip length and how you use your phone. Every answer is a Switzerland plan on sale today.
Plan for about 3.4 GB–7 GB for this trip.
Recommended from the current Switzerland plans
Its validity and daily high-speed allowance fit this usage profile for 7 days.
Also fits
Every answer for Switzerland at a glance
| Trip | Light | Everyday | Heavy | Video-heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | Light | Everyday | Heavy | Video-heavy |
| 10 days | Light | Everyday | Heavy | Video-heavy |
| 14 days | Light | Everyday | Heavy | Video-heavyNo plan fits |
| 30 days | Light | Everyday | HeavyNo plan fits | Video-heavyNo plan fits |
Planning estimates, not a guarantee: video quality, uploads and hotspot use change real usage. Compare destinations in the data calculator
Using an eSIM in Switzerland
Switzerland's main mobile networks are Swisscom, Sunrise and Salt. Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern and the larger resort towns are covered for maps, tickets and bookings, and signal is common along main rail and motorway routes.
Alpine terrain is the exception to plan around. High valleys, mountain passes, hiking trails above the tree line and some long tunnels can have gaps, even though the country is small and heavily visited.
Good to know
- The SBB Mobile app holds train, bus and many boat tickets and shows live platform changes, so a connection is useful on travel days.
- Switzerland is not in the European Union, so a plan for another European country does not automatically cover it. Check that Switzerland is listed on the plan.
- Mountain railways and cable cars often have good signal at the stations but not on the trails beyond them, so save your route offline before you set out.
Switzerland eSIM questions
- Does a Swiss eSIM also cover Liechtenstein?
- Liechtenstein is a separate country that Swiss networks reach in some form, but a plan's coverage list decides what is included. Check the package details if you are crossing over.
- Will it work on the Glacier Express and other scenic trains?
- Signal is generally available in valleys and towns along the line, but tunnels and remote mountain sections can drop out. Keep tickets and reservations saved in your phone beforehand.
- Is the eSIM enough for hiking in the Alps?
- Many trails near villages and lifts have signal, but high routes and narrow valleys can lose it on every network. Download offline maps and check weather and trail information before you leave the village.
