Do I need mobile data for the m2 metro and city transport?

It helps a lot. The tl app sells m2 metro, bus and boat tickets and shows live departures, and many hotels include a free Lausanne Transport Card — but you still want data to plan routes up and down the hills.

Can I use the same eSIM along the lake to Montreux or Lavaux?

Yes. It's one national Switzerland plan, so the same eSIM works right along Lake Geneva — through the Lavaux vineyards to Vevey and Montreux — on a single data allowance, with no new SIM at each town.

Lausanne eSIM.

Name: Lausanne travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Lausanne, the Olympic city on Lake Geneva, from the Ouchy waterfront up to its Gothic cathedral.

from $2.15/day · unlimited dataAll of Switzerland →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$6.01$0.60/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$6.01

Good to know in Lausanne

Lausanne has Switzerland's only metro, and the driverless m2 climbs a steep 30% gradient from the lake at Ouchy up to the Old Town — buy tickets in the tl app so you can hop on without queuing at machines.

Two simple ways to buy

Lausanne eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Lausanne eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Lausanne — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Lausanne?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Lausanne eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Lausanne are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Lausanne eSIM: your local data guide.

Lausanne tumbles down steep hillsides to Lake Geneva, so you'll use the m2 metro constantly — from the Ouchy waterfront up to the Old Town cathedral and the buzzing Flon district — plus maps to the Olympic Museum and the Lavaux vineyards. A Lausanne eSIM keeps the metro app, tickets and bookings live from arrival, so those hills never slow you down.

One eSIM for Lausanne and all of Switzerland. It's the national Switzerland eSIM — from $2.15/day with unlimited data, working the same in Lausanne as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Geneva Airport (GVA) — about 45 minutes from Lausanne by direct train?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Lausanne eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.04

$3.12

—

5 days1GB

$0.62

$3.12

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.45

$3.12

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$0.60

$6.01

−42%

15 days3GB

$0.40

$6.01

−62%

30 days5GB

$0.40

$12.08

−62%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Lausanne

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Lausanne eSIM from $2.15/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Lausanne.

Ouchy & the lakefront

Stroll the promenade, check CGN boat times to Évian or Montreux and book a lakeside table before the sunset over the Alps.

The Old Town (Cité)

Climb to the Gothic cathedral, catch the nightly watchman's call and navigate the medieval stairways and market squares.

Flon

Find the converted-warehouse bars, shops and clubs, and hop the m2 metro back uphill when the night runs late.

Olympic Museum & Lavaux

Book the Musée Olympique in Ouchy, then map the train and trails through the terraced Lavaux vineyards along the lake.

The practical bit

Getting around Lausanne on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Lausanne

SBB Mobile— Switzerland's rail app for the quick train from Geneva Airport and lakeside routes.
tl— Lausanne's transport app for the m2 metro, buses and tickets, with live departures.
Uber— Operates in Lausanne for hillside and late-night rides; tracking and payment need data.
Twint— Switzerland's mobile-payment app, handy across Lausanne's cafés, markets and shops.

How long to stay in Lausanne

Lausanne fits a day or two — the cathedral and Old Town, the Ouchy lakefront and Olympic Museum, with an easy add-on into the Lavaux vineyards.

How much data for Lausanne

For metro tickets, maps and lake-boat times over a day or two, a light-to-balanced 1-3 GB is usually enough; scale up if you'll stream or hotspot from your hotel.

Coverage in Lausanne

Swisscom, Sunrise and Salt cover Lausanne's centre, the m2 metro and the Ouchy lakefront with strong 4G and 5G; signal only thins out on the water and deep among the Lavaux vine terraces.

Where you're headed

Discover Lausanne.

Lausanne, Switzerland — skyline and landmarks · stay connected with a Lausanne eSIM from My Holiday SIM

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Lausanne, Switzerland — sights worth exploring · stay connected with a Lausanne eSIM from My Holiday SIM

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How to activate your Lausanne eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Lausanne

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Lausanne?

What is a Lausanne eSIM?

A Lausanne eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Lausanne data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Peace of mind

Your Lausanne eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your Lausanne eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Lausanne, no swapping your real SIM out.

Keep your number & WhatsApp

The eSIM is data-only and runs alongside your home SIM. Your number, iMessage and WhatsApp keep working exactly as they do at home.

No roaming bills, ever

Turn data roaming OFF on your home SIM and ON for the eSIM. You pay once, up front — no overage, no metered surprises, no bill waiting when you land home.

One thing worth knowing

Because it's data-only, the eSIM can't receive bank verification (OTP) text codes — those still go to your home number. Keep it reachable on Wi-Fi calling, or use app-based codes.

Traveller relaxed and connected on her phone, no roaming bill to worry about

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Lausanne.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in Switzerland.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins Switzerland's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

Swisscom
Sunrise
Salt

Popular places covered

ZurichGenevaBernLucerneInterlakenZermattLausanneLugano

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Lausanne eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Lausanne eSIM questions, answered.

Direct trains run from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lausanne in about 45 minutes. Your eSIM connects the moment you land, so you can buy your train ticket in the SBB app and check the platform before boarding.

Your Lausanne eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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