An eSIM for your rail adventure
Check connections, find your platform and message home as the countries roll by. One prepaid plan can cover a whole multi-country route, with no new SIM at every border.
Why an eSIM helps on a rail adventure
Built for trips that cross borders, with nothing to swap when you change country.
One plan, many borders
A regional plan covers several countries on one eSIM, so there's nothing to swap at the border. Your eSIM finds a local network in each new country by itself, with no settings to change.
Ready at the first station
Install your eSIM on Wi-Fi before you leave home. Your plan's validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a supported network, so it's ready to switch on when your journey begins.
No need for station Wi-Fi
Public Wi-Fi in stations, hotels and cafés is often unencrypted. Using your own eSIM data to book tickets or check your bank keeps them off networks you don't control.
Extending the route?
Add data to the eSIM you already have from your account, with nothing new to install. Top-ups are for the same country or region your eSIM covers.
Popular rail destinations
A regional plan for a multi-country route, or a country plan if you're staying in one place. Allowances, prices and the countries each plan covers are on its page.
How much data will I need?
Checking times and finding your way uses little. Streaming to pass a long journey uses a lot.
Journey planners, maps and messages
Light useChecking times and platforms, finding your hostel from the station and keeping up with messages.
Sharing photos and browsing social apps
Moderate usePosting from a trip of a week or more adds up, and video most of all. Set photo backups to run on Wi-Fi only, so they don't upload over your data.
Streaming films, shows and music on board
Heavy useThe biggest use on a long journey. Download playlists, podcasts and shows on Wi-Fi before you board, and watching them on the train uses none of your data.
Sharing data with a tablet or laptop
Heavy useEverything the other device does comes out of your allowance, including updates and backups running in the background.
Tips for a connected rail adventure
Data roaming on before the first border
Choose the eSIM as your mobile data line and turn on data roaming for it before you set off: the eSIM needs roaming on to connect.
Expect gaps in tunnels and remote stretches
Signal can drop in tunnels, deep valleys and rural areas, and come back as the train moves on. If it stays weak, switch aeroplane mode on and off, or pick another network manually in your mobile settings.
Keep tickets and maps offline
Download offline maps and save tickets and reservations to your phone on Wi-Fi, so you can still show them and find your way when the signal drops.
Travelling with friends?
Buy everyone's eSIMs in one checkout and share one Group Trip Sharing link. Each person claims their own, so nobody is sending QR codes round the group chat.
Learn more
Rail adventure eSIM questions
Other kinds of trip
Every trip needs data. Here's what to know for the next one.
Ready to ride?
Pick your route's region or country, install before you leave and stay connected from station to station.
