eSIM for Austria
A prepaid travel eSIM that gets you online the moment you land in Austria. You install it from a QR code we email you, in about five minutes, with no SIM shop to find at Vienna airport.
- 86 data plans work in Austria, from $3.49. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
- There is no plan for Austria alone right now. 5 plans pair it with one or two nearby countries, and 81 regional plans cover it too.
- Most plans start when you first use data, so you can install at home before you fly. A few start at install, and the tables mark them.
- Data only, with no local phone number. Your home number stays on your regular SIM.
Prices by data and trip length
Prices in US dollars, checked November 3, 2026. The plan page shows the current price before you pay.
| Data | 7 days | 15 days | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | $3.492 GB, 15 daysEurope plan, 36 destinations | $3.492 GB, 15 daysEurope plan, 36 destinations | $4.993 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 35 destinations |
| 3 GB | $4.993 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 35 destinations | $4.993 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 35 destinations | $4.993 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 35 destinations |
| 5 GB | $6.995 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 35 destinations | $6.995 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 35 destinations | $6.995 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 35 destinations |
| 10 GB | $10.9912 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 36 destinations | $10.9912 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 36 destinations | $10.9912 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 36 destinations |
| 20 GB | $17.9920 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 36 destinations | $17.9920 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 36 destinations | $17.9920 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 36 destinations |
Unlimited data plans
7 unlimited plans work in Austria. Unlimited plans give a set amount of full speed data, then slow down. The cheapest for each length:
| Length | Price | Full speed | Covers | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $8.99 | 3 GB a day at up to 20 Mbps, then 1 Mbps | Europe plan, 28 destinations | On first use |
| 5 days | $11.99 | 3 GB a day at up to 20 Mbps, then 1 Mbps | Europe plan, 28 destinations | On first use |
| 7 days | $14.99 | 3 GB a day at up to 20 Mbps, then 1 Mbps | Europe plan, 28 destinations | On first use |
| 10 days | $19.99 | 3 GB a day at up to 20 Mbps, then 1 Mbps | Europe plan, 28 destinations | On first use |
| 15 days | $43.99 | 90 GB in total at full speed, then 2 Mbps | Europe plan, 35 destinations | On first use |
Plans for Austria and nearby countries
- Austria and Germany: 5 plans, from $3.99 for 2 GB over 15 days.
- Europe plan, 28 destinations, including Germany, Italy, Czechia and Hungary: from $8.99 for unlimited data for 3 days.
- Europe plan, 34 destinations, including Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Czechia: from $3.99 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Europe plan, 40 destinations, including Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Czechia: from $4.99 for 1 GB over 14 days.
- Regional plan, 42 destinations, including Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Czechia: from $3.49 for 1 GB over 14 days.
- Regional plan, 51 destinations, including Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Czechia: from $12.99 for 12 GB over 30 days.
Network and plan details
- 40 of the 86 plans connect at 5G where the local network and your phone support it. The rest use 4G LTE.
- Of the 86 plans for Austria, 78 start when you first use data and 8 start when you install the eSIM.
- Your data goes out to the internet from the UK on 45 plans, Hong Kong on 8 and Western Europe on 7. 6 use other places. 20 do not say. Websites usually see that place as your location.
- Hotspot sharing works on every plan here.
- The catalog does not name the local network for these plans.
- Capital: Vienna
- Country calling code: +43
- Plans: 86, from $3.49 to $116.99
Austria is a country of trains and mountains, and the OBB app that runs the rail network needs data for tickets and connections. Add Google Maps for Vienna's grand center and the Alpine valleys, and a travel eSIM covers a trip. Austria is in EU roaming, so a Europe regional plan usually covers it alongside Germany, Switzerland's neighbors, and Italy.
What you can use the data for
Trains. The OBB app handles tickets and connections across the country, including the night trains Austria is known for. It needs a connection to buy and show tickets.
City transit. Google Maps and the Wiener Linien app read Vienna's U-Bahn, trams, and buses, which are the easy way around the capital.
Maps and skiing. Maps cover the Alpine valleys and the Tyrol ski resorts, though you should download offline maps before going high into the mountains.
Messaging and culture. WhatsApp for hosts and friends, plus booking apps for the concerts, opera, and museums Vienna is built around.
Where it works
Coverage roams on Austria's national networks, strong across the cities and reaching well into the Alps:
- Vienna (VIE) and the east
- Salzburg (SZG) and the lake district
- Innsbruck (INN) and the Tyrol
- Graz and the south
- The Alpine rail routes and ski valleys
City and valley coverage is strong, and the signal holds on most of the rail network. It drops on high ski slopes and remote mountain trails, so download offline maps before going above the resorts.
Common situations
Vienna culture trip
Activate at the airport, open Maps and the Wiener Linien app, and ride the U-Bahn into the center. A connection keeps your concert and museum bookings in hand as you move around the city.
Salzburg and the Sound of Music
Keep maps live across the old town and the lake district. Coverage holds on the main roads and the train out from Vienna or Munich.
Skiing in the Tyrol
Use the data in Innsbruck and the resort towns, and download offline maps for the high slopes, where signal drops. The eSIM runs beside your home SIM, so your usual number still rings.
How to install your eSIM before you fly
- Buy the plan. The eSIM arrives by email, usually within a minute. Install it at home on Wi-Fi with the one-tap link or the QR code in the email. 8 plans start counting at install or purchase, and the tables mark them. Install those close to your flight.
- Name the line Austria and keep it off until you land. Do not delete it after setup, because an eSIM installs only once.
- On arrival, turn the line on, choose it for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it. Turn off data roaming on your home line.
Screen by screen steps for iPhone and Android are in our travel eSIM install guide.
Phones that work
Your phone must support eSIM and be unlocked. Check your model on our compatibility page.
Common questions
How much does an eSIM for Austria cost?
Plans start at $3.49 for 2 GB over 15 days, on a plan that covers 36 destinations. A plan with at least 10 GB for 30 days starts at $10.99. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Austria?
Yes. 7 unlimited plans work in Austria, from $8.99 for 3 days. That plan gives 3 GB a day at up to 20 Mbps, then 1 Mbps.
Is there a plan for Austria only?
No, not right now. 5 plans cover Austria together with one or two nearby countries, and 81 regional plans cover it too.
Can one eSIM cover Austria and nearby countries?
Yes. 81 plans cover Austria, Germany and Italy together, from $3.49 for 2 GB over 15 days.
When does the plan start counting days?
It depends on the plan. Of the 86 plans for Austria, 78 start when you first use data and 8 start when you install the eSIM. The plan page shows the rule before you pay.
Does the eSIM come with a phone number?
No. These plans are data only, and your home number stays on your regular SIM.
Will it work on the trains?
Yes. Coverage holds on most of the OBB network, including the scenic Alpine routes, so the app and maps keep working.
What about the ski slopes?
Resort towns and valleys are well covered. High slopes and remote trails drop out, so download offline maps before going up.