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✓ Prices checked 22 Oct 2026For 7 days in Switzerland with normal daily use, TripUtils estimates 3–5 GB. A 5 GB plan is the usual buffer. Not a live price. SBB, maps and messaging fit the normal band. This is a typical destination where a travel eSIM replaces EU roaming, not a topping-up of it. Type J at 230 V — many Europlugs still fit.
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eSIM for Switzerland
Mobile data in Switzerland from the moment you land, instead of costly roaming. Install before you fly.
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What to do next
EU roaming does not cover Switzerland. A 5 GB plan is the usual buffer. Open Saily and pick a live Switzerland plan.
Saily plans for Switzerland — snapshot
As listed on saily.com on 22 Oct 2026, in US dollars. Prices change; the live price is on Saily.
| Data | Valid | Price (as listed) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | US$3.99 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | US$9.99 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | US$13.99 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | US$22.99 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | US$36.99 |
Saily also lists unlimited plans for Switzerland; the price depends on the number of days.
For 7 days at 3–5 GB (5 GB planning size), the smallest listed plan that fits is 5 GB for 30 days (US$13.99 on 22 Oct 2026).
Planning size
| Habits | 7-day range | Planning size |
|---|---|---|
| Normal (maps, messages, social) | 3–5 GB | 5 GB |
| Normal + daily video | 7–11 GB | 15 GB |
Assumptions and sources
Light 0.20 / normal 0.50 / heavy 0.95 GB per day, plus optional extras, plus about 20% buffer. No live retail prices.
Ski weeks and summer lakes lift stays; the data model does not change with altitude.
These are planning ranges, not live prices.
Common questions
Is 5 GB enough for 7 days in Switzerland?
SBB, maps and messaging fit the normal band. This is a typical destination where a travel eSIM replaces EU roaming, not a topping-up of it. Type J at 230 V — many Europlugs still fit. The 3–5 GB estimate plus buffer lands on 5 GB. Hotel Wi‑Fi is not counted. Streaming video on mobile is the usual reason to go larger.
Should I roam in Switzerland instead?
Switzerland is not in the EU roaming zone. As of 22 Oct 2026: A1 Roaming Pass €4.90 per started GB (zone 1) or A1 Datenwoche 2 GB/7 days for €4.90, Drei 1 GB for €5 or 5 GB for €10 (15 days), Magenta without a package €11.26 per MB.
Do you show live Saily prices?
No. The plan table on this page is a dated snapshot from saily.com (22 Oct 2026); the live price is always on Saily. The GB figures are TripUtils estimates.