During the World Economic Forum, accommodation in Davos is scarce and expensive, so many participants stay outside town — most often in Klosters, in villages of the Prättigau valley, or further down in Landquart, Bad Ragaz or Chur — and commute in each day. Davos is a long way from Geneva, so the base you choose also shapes your arrival and departure. AirportsTransfers.ch can provide the long transfer from Geneva and daily chauffeured commutes once you are in the region.
- Closest option: Klosters, just over the Wolfgang pass from Davos
- Valley options: villages along the Prättigau towards Landquart
- Further afield: Bad Ragaz and Chur, with more hotel capacity
- Daily commute: varies from a short hop to around an hour or more
- Best set-up: a chauffeur by the hour for each Forum day
Why stay outside Davos
Davos has a limited number of hotels, and during the annual meeting a large share of rooms is reserved for official delegations, partners and organisations hosting events. What remains is often expensive and may require long minimum stays. Private apartments and chalets are rented out too, but they are also in heavy demand. Staying outside town is therefore a practical choice for many companies, journalists and side-event organisers, and it can offer a quieter evening after long days.
The trade-off is the daily commute. Roads into Davos are busy during the Forum, security controls add time, and winter weather is always possible, so the further you stay, the more you need reliable transport.
Klosters
Klosters is the nearest alternative, a traditional village with chalets and hotels linked to Davos by road over the Wolfgang pass and by rail. It shares the Parsenn ski area with Davos and is known for a quieter, more discreet atmosphere. During the Forum it fills up quickly, and some organisations host dinners and receptions there. From Klosters, the drive into Davos is short in normal conditions, though traffic and controls can stretch it during peak hours.
The Prättigau and Landquart
Further down the valley, the villages of the Prättigau offer smaller hotels and guesthouses, while Landquart, at the junction with the Rhine valley, has more modern accommodation and good motorway access. Staying in Landquart makes sense if you plan to travel on to Zurich or have meetings outside Davos during the week. The commute is longer, but the road is the main access route and is maintained throughout the winter.
Bad Ragaz and Chur
Bad Ragaz, a spa town in the Rhine valley, and Chur, the capital of Graubünden, provide the largest choice of rooms within reach of Davos. Some delegations base themselves here and accept a longer daily drive in exchange for availability and comfort. Chur, an old city with a historic centre, also offers rail links. From either town, allow comfortably over an hour each way in Forum conditions.
- Morning departures: leave early to beat the arrival peak in Davos
- Evening returns: receptions often run late, so agree pick-up times in advance
- Flexibility: a chauffeur on standby can adapt when sessions overrun
- Group travel: one van for a team avoids coordinating several taxis
How daily chauffeured commutes work
The simplest set-up is a chauffeur booked by the hour for each Forum day: collection at your hotel in the morning, drop-off at the nearest permitted point in Davos, availability during the day for moves between venues, and the return in the evening. For a team, a Mercedes V-Class seats up to 7 passengers, and a Mercedes Sprinter minibus can carry a larger delegation. Your driver can also handle the long transfer from Geneva at the start and end of the week, so luggage stays with the same vehicle throughout.
It helps to share your full programme in advance: hotel address, the venues you need to reach each day, any vehicle permits arranged by your host, and the times of evening events. With that information the chauffeur can plan the best route from your base, anticipate the busiest moments on the valley road and suggest realistic departure times, so that you arrive for the first session rested rather than rushed.
Reserving transport for the week
Book as soon as your accommodation is confirmed, as demand during the Forum is high. AirportsTransfers.ch shows a fixed price per vehicle before you pay online by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and invoices are available for companies. Options include the long-distance transfer from Geneva Airport, return trips and chauffeur-by-the-hour bookings in the region. Airport collections include flight tracking and a name-sign welcome. To plan a week of commutes, call or WhatsApp +41 78 346 56 77, 24/7.
