Dream a little dream of me: Porsche 2010, Geneva Motor Show

Geneva, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) - The annual car extravaganza in Geneva gets underway this week, with two days of press viewings of new cars starting Tuesday 2 March, then the Geneva Motor Show opening to the public Thursday 4 March. Here are the basics for first-time visitors:

Where Palexpo, next to the airport, in Geneva

When Starting Thursday 4 March: 10:00-20:00 weekdays and 09:00-19:00 Saturday, Sunday. Closes 14 March.

How to get there By far the best option is the train if you’re from out of town, or public transport if you’re going from Geneva.

If you take the train, go to the top of the steps as you leave the CFF/SBB station and take bus number 5 or 28 to Palexpo (2 stops). The CFF Swiss train company offers special deals to encourage people to use public transport and bus passes are included: 10 percent reduction on the train ticket and discount on the car show. If you’re taking the train only one way the special offers won’t do you any good, and you’ll need to buy a bus pass: note that you have to have the right change for the bus. Consider a CHF7 (after 09:00) or regular CHF10 day pass for public transport if you’re planning to see something of Geneva.

Standing room only once the Geneva Motor Show is underway Thursday 4 March

The Motor Show site provides a good “how to get here” page with tips for drivers and those taking public transport.

Entry fee: CHF14 for adults and CHF9 for children; group discounts

Number of people who attend each year About 70,000 during the 10 day-event

What you can expect to see More than 700 car models shown by almost 250 exhibitors, with 140 world and European premiers. An added plus for many visitors: some of the longest legs in the world, on the young women who show the cars (Ed. note: one, when asked to sit inside a Fiat 500 for a photo, had trouble folding her legs and high heels into the small car).

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