SBB trains have outlets to charge phones? & WiFi?
A traveler is curious about whether SBB trains in Switzerland provide outlets for charging phones and if there's Wi-Fi on board. They found out from replies that free Wi-Fi isn't available on the trains, only at some stations, and power outlets are primarily in first-class carriages, with the Swiss power outlets being different from those in neighboring countries.
- Free Wi-Fi is not available on Swiss trains; you can find it at many SBB stations, but you'll need to register with a mobile number.
- Power outlets are mainly found in first-class compartments; ensure you have a first-class ticket to access them.
- Consider using a local SIM card or a Traveler's WiFi device for better internet connectivity while traveling across Switzerland.
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Do SBB trains have outlets to charge phones? and wifi?
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There is no free wi-fi on trains, but some stations offer free wi-fi:
http://www.myswissalps.com/tr ain/practical/internet
http://www.sbb.ch/en/station-services/railway-stations/products/free -wifi.html
As far as I know, power outlets are only available in first-class carriages on routes which offer business-zone carriages. You would need a first-class ticket of course.
http://www.sbb.ch/en/station-services/on-the-train/on-board-service.html
Something else to note is that Swiss power outlets are different from those in neighbouring countries. There is relevant information in the following threads.
http://www.myswissalps.com/ab outswitzerland/practic al/swissoutlet
http://www.myswissalps.com/fo rum/topic/power-adapter-in-interlakenzuric
http://www.myswissalps.com/fo rum/topic/uk-adaptor-converter
http://www.myswissalps.com/fo rum/topic/power-adapter
Alpenrose
Like Alpenrose says Fritzrab, there is no wi-fi on Swiss trains but there is wi-fi at many SBB stations. http://www.sbb.ch/en/station-services/railway-stations/products/free -wifi.html
Note: In order to use it you have to register. You can only complete the one-off registration procedure (valid for 12 months) with a mobile phone number that can receive text messages.
I used a Salt Prepay SIM which I used on the trains and found to be very economical and quick. Great in conjunction with the SBB mobile app for looking up timetables.
Attached is a powerpoint (Swiss top, German below) on the Gotthard Panorama Express. I don’t recall seeing any other power points although only other times I travelled 1st Class was on Bernina Express and Glacier Express.
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I’m sure I’ve noticed the odd outlet while in 2nd class trains here, but extremely rare (may not have been a Swiss train come to think of it!).
WiFi is coming slowly but surely but not yet.
A great option for WiFi service that works anywhere in Switzerland is the Traveler's WiFi device.I’ve used it and its been great – and multiple people can connect to the device at one time.
Thank you. I just assumed the Swiss power outlets were the same 2-prong as in Italy & France. Thank for the heads up.
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