Start with the journey you want to have
A Davos visit often begins long before the first conversation at an event. There is the flight to arrange, an unfamiliar airport to navigate and a hotel to reach with everything needed for the days ahead. Treat that arrival as part of your programme. If you want to go straight to your accommodation, request a point-to-point transfer with the complete hotel address. If you expect to stop at an office, collect a colleague or attend a meeting before checking in, describe that sequence from the outset. A direct transfer and a chauffeur retained for several appointments are different services. Deciding which one fits your day makes the eventual quote easier to understand and the arrival less hurried.
Understand the setting before choosing your connection
Davos-Klosters is in Graubünden in eastern Switzerland. The destination’s official travel guidance describes the road approach from Zurich via the A3/A13 towards Landquart, then the cantonal road towards Davos Klosters. The same guidance describes rail travel with SBB to Landquart and an onward RhB connection. These are useful ways to understand the journey; they are not a guarantee of a particular arrival time. A private transfer can suit travellers who want a single vehicle between the airport and their agreed destination. Rail can suit travellers comfortable managing their luggage and onward hotel connection. Compare the complete door-to-door plan, including the final approach, rather than judging either option by just one segment.
Give your arrival a realistic starting point
Flight landing time is not the moment you are ready to leave the airport. You still need to disembark and, as applicable, complete border formalities, collect checked bags and reach the public arrivals area. Provide your flight number and the date on which it lands in Zurich, especially after an overnight flight. Then agree whether the booking is tied to the scheduled arrival or to a particular collection time. Ask how delayed flights, a late bag or an unexpected wait will be handled and when waiting charges begin. Keep the agreed arrangement with your booking details. A clear understanding here is more useful than assuming that every airport pickup includes the same amount of waiting.
Make the meeting point easy to recognise
Before departure, save the chauffeur team’s contact number and the exact pickup instruction on your phone. A meeting instruction should name a recognisable location and explain how you will identify the driver. If you lose your way, describe the sign or public landmark beside you and contact the team before walking to another exit. Zurich Airport lists a Service Center in the public area of Arrival 2, which can be useful for general orientation; it is not automatically the pickup point for your booking. The agreed meeting instruction takes precedence. Once your bags are with you, let the team know if anything has changed, including an extra traveller or oversized equipment.
Pack for the first hour in the mountains
Keep a warm layer, your phone, charger, personal essentials and the address of your first destination accessible rather than buried in checked luggage. The vehicle journey and the time immediately after arrival are different environments. You may need to step outside, walk to an agreed entrance or wait briefly while your accommodation receives you. If your flight arrives before check-in, ask the hotel in advance about storing luggage or accessing a changing area. Do the same if you intend to attend a meeting immediately after the transfer. A small overnight bag can make that transition easier, particularly when a larger suitcase will remain with the hotel until your room is ready.
Choose space before choosing a badge
The right vehicle is the one that comfortably carries your actual party and belongings. Count passengers, large suitcases, cabin bags and unusual items separately. Two travellers with presentation equipment may need more storage than a larger party with small overnight bags. Use the booking gallery to express a preference for Business Class, First Class, a van or a larger group category, then have the team confirm the appropriate vehicle for your requirements. If there is a specific model, seating arrangement or accessibility need, describe it before accepting an offer. Category illustrations help you compare the experience, but the written confirmation should identify the arrangement you will receive.
Allow winter to influence the schedule
A mountain transfer deserves a schedule with room to adapt. Ask for a pickup recommendation based on your actual date, destination and first fixed appointment, and allow the operator to review conditions closer to travel. Avoid making the first meeting dependent on the earliest possible arrival. Consider whether a flight the previous day or an overnight stay better suits a particularly important commitment. This is a planning choice, not a promise that a certain buffer will eliminate delay. If your flight changes, send the updated details promptly so the onward arrangement can be reassessed. Keep your hotel contact available as well, in case a later arrival affects check-in or another reservation.
Arrive at the right door in Davos
A hotel name alone may leave room for confusion when a property has more than one entrance or a meeting is taking place at a separate building. Share the full address and any instructions from the host. State whether you are being dropped at your accommodation, a private reception or an event venue. Transport and admission remain separate arrangements: a vehicle reservation does not supply a badge, invitation or permission to enter a controlled area. Ask the event organiser about access and follow the current instructions applicable to your visit. If the vehicle cannot reach the final doorway, agree a practical handover point and discuss how you will manage your belongings from there.
Decide what happens after the airport transfer
Once you reach Davos, your transport needs may change. A direct airport journey can end at the agreed destination; it does not automatically keep the chauffeur available for the rest of the afternoon. If your diary contains several meetings, a dinner or trips between hotels, ask for a separate hourly or multi-day proposal. Outline the expected start, finish and intermediate locations, and ask what happens if the programme runs longer. Where several people are travelling together, decide whether they need to remain in one group or be able to leave at different times. This avoids discovering halfway through the day that one shared vehicle cannot satisfy two simultaneous departures.
Read the quote as a description of the service
A useful quote explains more than the total. Check the booked route, service duration, vehicle category, waiting arrangement, additional stops and payment method. Clarify anything left open, including conditions for a changed flight or a shortened programme. For event travel, a standard one-way estimate is a starting point for a specific itinerary, not the price of a chauffeur available throughout the week. Keep the agreed scope alongside the price so you can compare proposals consistently. If you are booking on behalf of someone else, ensure the traveller receives the operational instructions as well as the organiser’s reference. Avoid relying on a screenshot of a price without the accompanying service details.
Protect the return journey from the last-minute rush
Plan your departure from the hotel around the airline’s current airport arrival guidance and the road journey, with allowance for conditions and any agreed stops. Reconfirm the collection address if you change accommodation during the stay. Check that everyone knows when to be in the lobby with their luggage ready, rather than treating the vehicle’s arrival time as the time to start packing. If colleagues have different flights, compare separate departures with a shared vehicle before choosing the arrangement. Tell the team about a revised flight promptly. A return booking should be checked on its own details rather than assumed to be an exact reversal of the inbound journey.
Send a brief that makes the next step simple
To begin, share your arrival flight, travel dates, hotel or first destination, number of guests and luggage, and whether you need only the airport journey or chauffeur time during your stay. Add the departure flight if it is known. If the programme is still developing, identify the confirmed elements and the parts you expect to change. The contact form on this page is designed for that first conversation. Your message becomes an enquiry for the team to review, and a reservation follows only after a separate written confirmation. This keeps the process clear while leaving room to shape a transport plan around the way you actually intend to use your time in Davos.
Compare your options
| Service | Best suited to | Agree before booking |
|---|---|---|
| Airport transfer | A defined journey from ZRH to an agreed Davos destination | Pickup point, waiting arrangements and final address |
| Hourly chauffeur | Several appointments within a defined period | Start and finish, stops, included time and extensions |
| Multi-day chauffeur | A visit with different daily requirements | Daily schedule, vehicle availability and overnight arrangements |
Your travel checklist
- Arrival flight number and landing date in Zurich
- Complete hotel or first meeting address
- Guests, suitcases and oversized items
- One transfer, hourly hire or a multi-day programme
- Departure flight and preferred contact person
Questions about this journey
Can I request only the Zurich Airport to Davos transfer?+
Yes. Provide your arrival details and final address and select a point-to-point transfer. Chauffeur time during your stay can be discussed separately.
Do you provide official WEF accreditation?+
No. This is an independent transport enquiry service. Registration, invitations and event access must be arranged with the relevant organiser.
Can I enquire before my full itinerary is ready?+
Yes. Tell us which dates and journeys are confirmed and which details remain provisional so the team can discuss a suitable proposal.
Is the price shown online the price for an entire WEF programme?+
No. A one-way route estimate applies to that route and vehicle. Waiting, hourly hire, additional stops and multi-day arrangements require their own written offer.
What if my flight or hotel changes?+
Contact the team promptly with the revised details. Availability, pickup instructions and the quoted arrangement may need to be updated.
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