An investor roadshow in Switzerland typically links Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich and Basel over one or two days, with back-to-back meetings that leave no room for missed trains or taxi queues. A dedicated chauffeur keeps the schedule intact: Lausanne is 61 km (45 minutes) from Geneva Airport, Bern 160 km (1 h 50), Zurich 280 km (2 h 55), and Basel lies further north near the German and French borders. AirportsTransfers.ch provides cars by the hour for roadshow teams, with the vehicle waiting outside every meeting.
- Typical circuit: Geneva and Lausanne, then Zurich, with Basel on day two
- Key distances from GVA: Lausanne 45 min, Bern 1 h 50, Zurich 2 h 55
- Booking style: chauffeur by the hour (minimum 2 h), or multi-day
- Team size: sedan for two, V-Class for management plus bankers
- Admin: fixed prices, company invoices, 24/7 contact
Sequencing the cities
The geography of Switzerland's financial centres suggests a natural order. Geneva and Lausanne are close together on Lake Geneva, so they fit in a single morning or day. Zurich, the largest financial centre, needs time of its own, ideally an afternoon and the following morning. Basel, home to major pharmaceutical and chemical groups and a number of institutional investors, is closer to Zurich than to Geneva, so it fits well as the last stop before a flight from Basel or Zurich. Bern, the federal capital, lies between Geneva and Zurich and can host a meeting on the way.
Many roadshow teams fly into Geneva and out of Zurich, which avoids doubling back. Your chauffeur can drive the whole route, and the final drop-off can be at Zurich Airport or a station of your choice.
Building realistic buffers
Roadshow schedules are drafted by banks with optimism. In practice, meetings overrun, investors arrive late and traffic around Geneva, Lausanne and Zurich slows at rush hour. Plan for it:
- at least 30 minutes between meetings within the same city
- an extra half hour on intercity drives
- avoid long drives during peak commuting times
- keep a lunch slot, even short, to avoid a day without a break
When booking by the hour, the chauffeur adapts to changes without renegotiation. A message that the next meeting has moved is all it takes.
Why a dedicated car helps
Swiss trains are excellent, and for a relaxed trip they are a fine choice. On a roadshow, though, every leg includes the first and last kilometre: from office to station, and from station to the next office. With luggage and a team of three or four, those transitions cost time and energy. A dedicated car goes door to door, waits outside, keeps bags and presentation materials safe, and allows the team to debrief after each meeting and prepare the next one in private. On the longer legs, the rear seats become a mobile office for calls and emails.
Choosing vehicles for the team
A chief executive and chief financial officer travelling together fit comfortably in a Business Sedan (Mercedes E-Class) or First Class Sedan (S-Class). When bankers and investor relations staff join, a Mercedes V-Class takes up to seven people and ten bags, allowing the whole team to travel and talk together. Larger groups, for example for a capital markets day, can use a Sprinter minibus or several vehicles coordinated as one convoy.
Luggage, materials and the final day
Roadshow teams travel with more than suitcases: printed decks, sample products, branded gifts for investors or a portable screen. Keep these in the car rather than carrying them into every meeting, and take only what each meeting requires. On the final day, when the team often splits for different flights, plan the drop-offs in advance: one colleague to Zurich Airport, another to a train for an onward meeting, the rest to a late dinner. A chauffeur booked by the hour handles these sequences in one loop, while a second car can be added if timings diverge too much.
Discretion is essential, as roadshows often precede market-sensitive announcements. Chauffeurs keep conversations confidential and never discuss passengers, companies or destinations. Name signs at the airport can show a code name or initials, and invoices can be addressed to the company or the bank organising the trip.
Organising your roadshow transport
Single transfers can be booked with AirportsTransfers.ch online, with the fixed price per vehicle shown before secure payment by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. For multi-city roadshows, contact the team to arrange a chauffeur by the hour, several vehicles or a two-day programme with a single invoice. Arrivals at Geneva Airport are met with a name sign and flights are tracked, with waiting included in case of delay. Child seats are available on request. Reach the team around the clock at +41 78 346 56 77, by phone or WhatsApp.
