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Berlin eSIM

100 Germany plans · from $2.23

Berlin is enormous and low-rise, so distances that look walkable on a map are often three U-Bahn stops apart. A travel eSIM gets the BVG app working from the moment you land at BER — which matters, because the ticket machines are unforgiving and inspectors are not sympathetic.

Landing at Brandenburg (BER)

BER sits 25km south-east of the centre; the FEX and RE7 trains take about 30 minutes to Hauptbahnhof. Buy the ABC-zone ticket in the BVG or DB app on the platform — with an eSIM already live you skip the machine queue entirely.

eSIM plans that cover Berlin

Berlin is covered by every Germany plan below — there is no separate city-only eSIM to buy.

Choose a data plan

1 GB

7 days· 0.6 GB per $1

$2.23

★ BEST VALUE

Unlimited

1 days· ∞ GB per $1

$2.63

2 GB

15 days· 0.7 GB per $1

$3.71

3 GB

30 days· 0.8 GB per $1

$4.65

Unlimited

3 days· ∞ GB per $1

$5.45

5 GB

30 days· 0.9 GB per $1

$6.38

Unlimited

5 days· ∞ GB per $1

$8.52

10 GB

30 days· 1.2 GB per $1

$10.03

Unlimited

7 days· ∞ GB per $1

$11.64

Unlimited

10 days· ∞ GB per $1

$16.25

20 GB

30 days· 1.4 GB per $1

$16.46

Unlimited

15 days· ∞ GB per $1

$24.06

Which networks you'll be on in Berlin

Siima eSIMs for Germany ride Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone. Telekom has the widest and most consistent footprint — worth knowing, because German rural coverage has more genuine gaps than travellers expect from a country this developed.

Coverage around Berlin

U-Bahn and S-Bahn

Station platforms are covered across the network, and the newer U5 extension has continuous tunnel signal. Some older U-Bahn tunnel sections still drop between stations, so load your route before you go down.

Mitte, Kreuzberg and Neukölln

Solid 5G across the central districts. Berlin's thick-walled Altbau buildings and courtyard blocks weaken indoor signal noticeably on lower floors and in basement bars.

Tempelhofer Feld and Tiergarten

The old airfield and the Tiergarten are both fully covered end to end — useful, since neither has much signage and both are far bigger than they look.

Potsdam and the lakes

The S7 to Potsdam holds signal the whole way and Sanssouci is well covered. Coverage thins around the more remote Brandenburg lakes north of the city.

How much data you need

A week in Berlin is typically 3–5 GB — heavy transit-app and map use, plus the usual photo uploads. Add data if you are working from cafés; Berlin café Wi-Fi is famously unreliable.

Work it out with our data usage calculator →

Frequently asked questions

Does a Germany eSIM work on trains to Prague, Amsterdam or Vienna?
It works up to the German border and then stops. Berlin is a common base for cross-border rail trips, so if your plan includes Prague, Kraków or Copenhagen, a Europe regional plan covering all of them on one eSIM usually costs less than several country plans.
Will my eSIM work on the Berlin U-Bahn?
On the platforms and in the stations, yes, across the whole network. Tunnel coverage between stations is complete on the newer lines but still patchy on some older sections — download offline maps if you rely on live directions underground.
How do I set up an eSIM before arriving in Berlin?
Install it at home while you still have Wi-Fi: open Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM and scan the QR code from your Siima confirmation email. Leave the line switched off until you land — the plan starts counting from first use in Germany, not from purchase.
How much data do I need for a trip to Berlin?
A week in Berlin is typically 3–5 GB — heavy transit-app and map use, plus the usual photo uploads. Add data if you are working from cafés; Berlin café Wi-Fi is famously unreliable.
Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in Berlin?
Almost always. Daily roaming passes from most home carriers run $10–15 per day, while Siima plans covering Berlin start from $2.23 for the whole trip. You also avoid per-megabyte charges if you exceed a roaming pass allowance.
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