Wi-Fi and power outlets on European trains

Train wifi and power socket availability varies widely across European trains. There is no standard network so coverage, reliability and cost will vary.

The most reliable way to use the internet while travelling is to take a dongle for mobile broadband or use your smartphone as a modem and connect your phone to your laptop. Just make sure you check the associated roaming costs so you don't get a nasty surprise when you get home. 

IN THIS ARTICLE

  • Eurostar
  • TGV
  • ICE
  • Regiojet
  • Iryo

Eurostar

  • Wifi on board?: Yes.
  • Railway station wifi? Yes.*
  • Cost: Free on board applicable trains and at London St. Pancras and in first-class lounges.
  • Power Sockets: UK and European power sockets are available at every seat on newer trains. USB sockets are available in Business and Standard Premier on these trains. Older trains have UK and European power sockets in coaches 5, 14, and all Business Premier and Standard Premier coaches. 
  • Travelling between Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and Germany: Our continental trains have individual electrical outlets to charge your phones, computers, and other devices.
  • Travelling to and from London: We have UK and European power sockets at every seat on our trains. We also have USB sockets in Standard Premier and Business Premier.

*You can access Wi-Fi from many stations. All passengers have access to free Wi-Fi. If you are traveling in Plus or Premier class, you’ll get a faster connection with a larger data allowance. St. Pancras station has free Wi-Fi enabled for everyone, business and departure lounges included.

TGV

  • WiFi on board?: WiFi is currently available for free on the TGV on many routes.
  • Railway station Wi-Fi? Lots of stations are Wi-Fi enabled but with varying availability and costs.
  • Cost: Usually free. Travelers need to enter their ticket number to access TGV Connect. Data limits apply. 
  • Power Sockets: All First Class and most Second Class seats have power points for laptops & mobiles with European-style two-pin sockets.

ICE

  • Wifi on board?: Yes 
  • Railway station wifi? Sometimes, via Deutsche Telekom.
  • Cost: Free in all classes. It is also free in the first-class lounges of some stations. Second class has data limits.
  • Power sockets:  Yes

Regiojet

  • Wifi on board?: Yes 
  • Railway station wifi? Yes.
  • Cost: Free in all classes. RegioJet trains offer free, high-speed Wi-Fi on all their services and classes, including Low-Cost, Standard, and Business
  • Power sockets:  Yes

Iryo

  • Wifi on board?: Yes 
  • Railway station wifi? Major stations such as Madrid Atocha, Barcelona Sants, and Sevilla Santa Justa offer separate free public Wi-Fi, independent from the onboard network.
  • Cost: Free of charge.
  • Power sockets: Every seat has a standard European power socket and a USB port.
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