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SBB FreeSurf

SBB FreeSurf

Free Internet

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56 reviews
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✈️ Travel
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 8, 2020
  • November 17, 2025

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SBB AG
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Access free internet on SBB long-distance trains. This app leverages strong mobile coverage for a faster connection than traditional train Wi-Fi. It's available for customers with specific Swiss mobile contracts and international travelers with participating SIM cards.

✓Free internet access on SBB trains
✓Faster and smoother connection
✓Utilizes mobile phone coverage
✓Automatic recognition via beacon
✓SMS confirmation for registration
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What's New in SBB FreeSurf

1.3.7

November 17, 2025

Bug fixes and general improvements

User reviews

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Don’t

Don’t waste your time and your phone battery , doesn’t work unless is Swiss phone number
lepu_fashionlepu_fashion

Response from developer

Travellers with a foreign telephone number can surf for free on the train with a SIM card from a participating provider. Thanks to eSIM and DUAL-SIM, this is comparatively easy. We opted for SBB FreeSurf because SBB FreeSurf offers better quality than WiFi. You can find all information about SBB FreeSurf at www.sbb.ch/en/freesurf.

Leider unbrauchbar

Bei praktisch jedem anderen europäischen Anbieter sind überregionale Verbindungen mit WLAN ausgestattet. In meinem EU-Vertrag ist ein Datenvolumen für Drittstaaten inkludiert. Hier ernsthaft von Kund:innen zu erwarten explizit für den Internetzugang auf einem der für Konsumenten teuersten Zugnetze einen Datenvertrag zu erwerben ist mMn eine ziemliche Frechheit. Wäre schön wenn man in einem IR nach Olten den gleichen 🛜 Service genießen könnte wie in einem ICE…
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Nick_-__-_Nick_-__-_

Response from developer

SBB FreeSurf ist die leistungsfähigere, technologieunabhängigere und kostengünstigere Lösung als ein WiFi. Reisende aus dem Ausland können mit einer SIM Karte eines beteiligten Providers im Zug kostenlos surfen. Dank eSIM und DUAL-SIM geht das vergleichsweise einfach. Alle Informationen zu SBB FreeSurf, Gratis-Internet im Zug mit der App SBB FreeSurf, erhalten Sie unter www.sbb.ch/freesurf.

Swiss Only!

You must have a Swiss mobile number in order to use. Too bad.
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Response from developer

Travellers with a foreign telephone number can surf for free on the train with a SIM card from a participating provider. Thanks to eSIM and DUAL-SIM, this is comparatively easy. We opted for SBB FreeSurf because SBB FreeSurf offers better quality than WiFi. You can find all information about SBB FreeSurf at www.sbb.ch/en/freesurf.

Abzocke!!!

Nirgendwo auf der Welt braucht man für öffentliches WLAN eine lokale SIM-Karte. Aber bei einem der teuersten Bahnsystem der Welt bekommt man nicht einmal kostenloses WLAN. Das ist einfach nur peinlich und eine absolute Abzocke.
H. RashidH. Rashid

Response from developer

SBB FreeSurf ist die leistungsfähigere, technologieunabhängigere und kostengünstigere Lösung als ein WiFi. Reisende aus dem Ausland können mit einer SIM Karte eines beteiligten Providers im Zug kostenlos surfen. Dank eSIM und DUAL-SIM geht das vergleichsweise einfach. Alle Informationen zu SBB FreeSurf, Gratis-Internet im Zug mit der App SBB FreeSurf, erhalten Sie unter www.sbb.ch/freesurf.

Anti-foreigner

This app only works if you are a Swiss national or are willing to switch out your SIM card for a Swiss one which is totally unnecessary. No wonder the reviews are so low. Shocking approach to take. Get it sorted.
Stuart989Stuart989

Response from developer

Travellers with a foreign telephone number can surf for free on the train with a SIM card from a participating provider. Thanks to eSIM and DUAL-SIM, this is comparatively easy. We opted for SBB FreeSurf because SBB FreeSurf offers better quality than WiFi. You can find all information about SBB FreeSurf at www.sbb.ch/en/freesurf.

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FAQ

What is SBB FreeSurf?

SBB FreeSurf is an application that provides free internet access to passengers on SBB long-distance trains. It utilizes the strong mobile phone coverage along the rail routes to offer a faster and smoother connection compared to conventional train Wi-Fi.

Who can use SBB FreeSurf?

Customers with a digitec, Quickline, Salt, Sunrise, or Swisscom mobile phone contract can use the app for free internet. International passengers with a SIM card (including eSIM) from a participating mobile provider can also benefit from this service.

How do I activate SBB FreeSurf?

When you board a train marked with 'FS' in the timetable, open the SBB FreeSurf app. The app uses a beacon for automatic recognition. After successful registration, you will receive an SMS confirming your free internet access via your mobile provider.

Is SBB FreeSurf available on all trains?

SBB FreeSurf is available on SBB long-distance trains, specifically IC and IR types. Trains offering this free internet connection are marked with ‘FS’ (for FreeSurf) in the online timetable.

Does SBB FreeSurf cost anything?

The SBB FreeSurf app itself is free to download and use. The service provides free internet access, but you will need a mobile phone number from a participating provider to register and utilize the service.