By car, with a chauffeur
174 km and about two hours from Zurich Airport, on the motorway past Lake Walen and up into the mountains. Door to door with your luggage; during WEF week, allow extra time for traffic and checks.
Davos · 18–22 January 2027
WEF Davos 2027 travel guide
During the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, Davos changes for a week. How to get there from Zurich, what to expect in the town, where to stay and what to plan when.
- Getting there from Zurich Airport
- Security checks and restricted zones
- Where to stay, the weather and a checklist
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18–22 JanAnnual Meeting 2027, Congress Centre Davos
174 kmfrom Zurich Airport, about two hours by car
1,560 maltitude of Davos: expect snow and ice
−4 °Caverage January temperature in Davos
Fixed WEF prices
Going to WEF 2027? Book your chauffeur.
Getting there
From Zurich to Davos.
By train
Swiss Federal Railways to Landquart, then the Rhaetian Railway to Davos Dorf or Davos Platz. From Zurich Airport, count on two and a half to three hours with changes, plus the way to your hotel.
By private jet
Private jets can land at Zurich Airport, where we collect guests at the private aviation terminal. St. Gallen-Altenrhein, about 115 km from Davos, is a smaller airport nearer to Davos.
By helicopter
During the meeting, helicopter traffic to Davos is regulated, and flights depend on permits and the weather. Keep a road transfer as a back-up.
Security
What changes during the meeting.
Checks on the way in
In 2026, the police checked people, vehicles and luggage on every road into Davos. Queues are possible: plan a margin.
Security zones
The Congress Centre and several hotels and venues around it lie in security zones. People need the right badge to enter, vehicles a permit.
Permits for your car
If your car needs to enter a restricted zone, we apply for the permit on request. This requires a contract signed at least 30 days before WEF; the authorities decide.
The rest of the town
In 2026, Davos stayed accessible by car, train and bus, and hotels and businesses outside the zones worked normally.
Airspace
The airspace over Davos is restricted during the meeting, for drones too.
Official information
The Canton of Graubünden and the municipality of Davos publish the measures for each meeting before it starts: see the links below.
In Davos
Getting around during the week.
One valley, one main street
Davos Dorf and Davos Platz lie a few kilometres apart along the valley. Hotels, venues and receptions are spread along the Promenade and the streets around it, where traffic is densest.
Parking is scarce
Parking is limited and strictly enforced: during WEF week 2026, the police issued 359 parking fines. With a chauffeur, you are dropped at the door and collected when you call.
Walking in winter
Pavements can be icy and crowded. Shoes with good grip make the walks between venues much easier.
A chauffeur by the hour
Booked by the hour (at least 8 hours during WEF week), your chauffeur waits nearby and takes you between meetings, hotels and receptions.
Accommodation
Where to stay.
Near the Congress Centre
Hotels around the Congress Centre and along the Promenade are the most convenient, and the first to be fully booked. Book as early as you can.
Davos Dorf
The northern part of the town is a few minutes’ drive from the Congress Centre.
Klosters
About 12 km from Davos, 15 to 20 minutes by car, and often used as a base during WEF. During WEF week, we drive between Klosters and Davos by the hour.
Further away
Landquart, Bad Ragaz and Chur are 45 minutes to an hour away. A daily commute with a chauffeur works; plan for the checks on the way into Davos.
Weather
January in the mountains.
Cold and bright
Davos lies at about 1,560 m. In January the average temperature is around −4 °C, with nights near −9 °C (1991–2020 averages).
Snow and ice
Fresh snow is common. Bring a warm coat, gloves and shoes with good grip; overshoes help if you wear business shoes.
Dress for both
Business attire inside, winter outside: a coat that fits over a suit jacket, and gloves in your pocket.
Checklist
What to plan, and when.
As soon as you know
Book your hotel and your transport: in Davos, both fill up months ahead. Our online booking is open up to twelve months ahead.
At least 30 days before WEF
Does your car need to enter a restricted zone? Sign the transport contract, so that we can apply for the permit.
14 days before pickup
Confirm your programme: WEF bookings can be cancelled free of charge up to 14 days before pickup.
A few days before
Send us flight numbers, hotel addresses and the contact of your assistant. Before the pickup, you receive the name and mobile number of your chauffeur.
On the day
Allow extra time for traffic and checks, keep your phone on, and have your badge and ID at hand.
Frequently asked questions
When is WEF 2027?
The Annual Meeting 2027 of the World Economic Forum takes place from 18 to 22 January 2027 at the Congress Centre in Davos.
Which airport is best for Davos?
Zurich Airport: it has the most flights and is about two hours from Davos by car. Private jets can also land at Zurich; St. Gallen-Altenrhein is a smaller airport about 115 km from Davos.
How long does it take from Zurich Airport to Davos during WEF?
About two hours without traffic. During WEF week, allow extra time for traffic and the checks on the roads into Davos, especially on the days when most participants arrive.
Do I need a permit to drive to Davos?
Not under the 2026 measures: Davos stayed open to traffic, with checks on the way in, and a permit was needed only to drive into the security zones. The authorities publish the rules for 2027 before the meeting.
Is Klosters a good base?
Yes. Klosters is 15 to 20 minutes from Davos by car. With a chauffeur booked by the hour, the journeys between your hotel and your meetings in Davos are simple.
Can I take the train?
Yes: trains run from Zurich Airport via Landquart to Davos. With luggage, changes and a walk in the snow at the end, many business travellers prefer a car to the door.
Is TransferAndo part of the WEF?
No. TransferAndo is an independent chauffeur service and has no business or official connection with the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Sources
Official information.
- World Economic ForumThe Annual Meeting: programme and participation.weforum.org
- Canton of Graubünden and the WEFSecurity, traffic and airspace during the meeting (in German).wef.gr.ch
- Municipality of Davos: WEFLocal measures, construction and traffic in Davos (in German).gemeindedavos.ch
- Davos Klosters: getting thereRoutes, distances and nearby airports.davos.ch
- SBB timetableTrains from Zurich Airport to Davos.sbb.ch
Checked on 29 September 2026. The authorities set the security measures, zones and traffic rules for each meeting: check the official sources before you travel.
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