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Free eSIM for Hungary,
across 33 European countries

Land in Hungary already connected. Claim your free 1 GB / 7-day eSIM trial — works across all 33 European countries, top up anytime.

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  • Capital
    Budapest
  • Currency
    HUF (Ft)
  • Language
    Hungarian
  • Power
    Type C / F
  • Timezone
    CET · UTC+1
  • Calling code
    +36

Hungary host networks for your free eSIM

Your free eSIM connects automatically to these mobile carriers — the same networks locals use, no SIM swap required.

  • Telenor Hungary
    Network 5G
  • Vodafone
    Network 5G

Land in Hungary already connected

Walk off the jet bridge with maps, ride-hailing and messaging already working at these arrival points.

  • BUD· Budapest
    Ferenc Liszt
    • Bus 100E (Airport Shuttle) to Deák Ferenc tér, 40 min, 2,200 HUF
    • Bus 200E to Kőbánya-Kispest + M3 metro to centre, 50 min, 450 HUF
    • Magyar Telekom + Yettel 5G covers both terminals; eSIM live before passport control.
  • DEB· Debrecen
    Debrecen
    • Bus to Debrecen centre, 30 min
    • Taxi flat 5,000 HUF to centre
    • Eastern Hungary base; small terminal, full 4G.

Where your free eSIM works in Hungary

Strong 4G/5G across the cities and neighbourhoods most travellers actually visit.

  • Budapest

    125-year-old M1 metro fitted with DAS in 2020 — full 4G in every tunnel section. M4 carries the strongest signal as the newest line.

    • District V
    • District VII
    • Buda Hills
    • Margit Sziget
    • District IX

  • Eger

    Baroque town + Valley of the Beautiful Women wine cellars. 4G reaches the first few metres inside each cellar before fading.

    • Centre
    • Castle
    • Szépasszony-völgy

  • Pécs

    UNESCO Early Christian Necropolis + Mediterranean-feeling old town; full 5G across the centre.

    • Old Town
    • Centre
    • Tettye

  • Lake Balaton

    Both shores get strong Telekom + Yettel signal; full 5G in Siófok + Balatonfüred during summer.

    • Siófok
    • Balatonfüred
    • Tihany
    • Keszthely

What to install before you land in Hungary

The eSIM gets you online — these are the local apps it unlocks the moment you arrive.

  • MÁV

    Hungarian State Railways — Budapest–Vienna + Budapest–Lake Balaton are the most useful routes.

  • BKK Futár

    Official Budapest transit — metro + tram + bus + the funicular up to Buda Castle. The 24h pass is the cheapest way to do the city.

  • Bolt

    Dominant rideshare in Hungary; Uber pulled out in 2016 and never returned.

  • Wolt

    Wide food + grocery delivery network. Useful for late-night runs from Balaton apartments.

Local prepaid SIM vs. our free eSIM in Hungary

What you’d pay at the airport SIM kiosk — and what you save by activating the eSIM before you fly.

Local prepaid SIM
Magyar Telekom Domino Tourist
~4,500 HUF· 10 GB
ID required — Passport registration at point of sale (since 2018) + Hungarian address required, even for short stays.

The address requirement is the actual blocker — most tourists can’t provide one. The free eSIM bypasses both.

co:sim free eSIM
co:sim · 1 GB / 7 days
$0· 1 GB / 7 days
Email only — no passport, no codice fiscale, no address proof.
Install before you fly; activates automatically the moment you land.

What's included in your free eSIM

Try our cutting-edge eSIM technology for free across all 33 European destinations.

  • Free 1 GB across 33 European countries

    Enough for maps, messages, ride-hailing and light browsing when you arrive — works from France and Germany to Iceland and Turkey.

  • Top up anytime to extend

    Add more data or extend your validity whenever you need it — top-ups stack onto the same eSIM, no reinstall, no SIM swap.

  • Fast premium 4G/5G networks

    Connects to top local carriers — the same fast, reliable networks our paid plans use.

Claim Free eSIM

How to claim your free eSIM

This offer is for new users only. Hurry, claim it before it's gone!

1

Tap "Claim now"

Hit the button below — no signup required upfront, just enter your email at checkout.

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2

Receive via email

Your eSIM QR code and install link land in your inbox in seconds.

3

Scan & connect

Scan the QR code from your phone's eSIM settings and you're online across 33 countries.

From Hungary, the same eSIM keeps working

Hop into any of these neighbouring countries without swapping SIMs — your free plan covers all of them.

Free eSIM for other European destinations

The same free plan works across all 33 countries — pick another destination for arrival-day specifics.

Free eSIM for Hungary FAQs by co:sim

Everything you need to know about the free new-user eSIM offer.

Does the free eSIM work on the M1 metro line?
Yes. The 125-year-old M1 was fitted with DAS in 2020 — full 4G in every tunnel. M2, M3 + M4 are all covered, with M4 carrying the strongest signal.
Is the eSIM usable at Lake Balaton?
Yes. Both shores get strong Telekom + Yettel signal, with full 5G in busy summer spots like Siófok and Balatonfüred. On ferry crossings, connectivity holds ~3 km from either shore before a brief midwater gap.
Can I use it across the border in Austria or Slovakia?
Yes — same profile covers EU33. Trains to Bratislava or Vienna hand off seamlessly; the network name changes on screen but data keeps flowing.
How well does signal hold inside the thermal baths?
Széchenyi, Gellért + Rudas offer lobby Wi-Fi that drops once you enter the pools — the eSIM keeps a steady connection even in Széchenyi’s outdoor steam areas. Use a waterproof pouch.
Who's eligible for the free eSIM?
New users who have not previously claimed a free eSIM. Eligibility is verified at checkout.
Will I be charged anything?
$0 is charged for the free eSIM. A valid card is collected at checkout for verification only — this prevents the same person claiming multiple free eSIMs. You only pay if you choose to top up later.
How long is the free eSIM valid?
Install and activate the eSIM within 30 days after purchase. Once activated, the free plan is valid for 7 days from your first connection. After that, top up anytime to extend the validity — the same eSIM keeps working.
Can I top up or buy more data after?
Yes. Top up the same eSIM with any paid plan at any time — your data and validity extend instantly, no reinstall required. You can also buy plans for any of our 190+ other destinations.
Can I claim the free eSIM again?
No. This free eSIM is a new-user offer, so it can only be claimed once.
How does the free plan compare to paid plans?
Same high-quality network coverage. Paid plans offer more data and longer validity — and you can top up onto your free eSIM at any time.

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