bologna-Cortina
By car, train, bus, taxi and even by helicopter. Discover how to reach Cortina d'Ampezzo from Bologna.
Traveling from Bologna to Cortina means many things, all of which are wonderful.
That is starting from the capital of Emilia-Romagna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its porticoes and the natural site of the Bolognese gypsums, and reaching the Dolomites, one of the nine World Heritage Sites of the Veneto region.
The landscape along this route is inevitably varied and breathtaking: plains, rolling hills, the Prealps, and the Dolomites. The colors shift, moving from the red of the bricks and the golden hues of the fields to the vibrant green of the vine rows, the deep green of the woods, and the pearly grays of the Dolomite.
Moving from Bologna to Cortina d’Ampezzo is a journey into the flavors and identities of northern Italy.
The car journey from Bologna to Cortina d’Ampezzo is about 300 kilometers long and touches on multiple places of interest. From Bologna, you take the A13 freeway in the direction of Padua, and then continue on the A4 towards Venice. From here, follow the A27 to Belluno and finally join the SS51 di Alemagna, which leads directly to Cortina.
This route crosses several Italian regions, from the Po Valley to the Dolomites, with a travel time of about three and a half hours, with variations related to traffic intensity.
Moving from Bologna to Cortina d’Ampezzo by train mainly requires a change at the Venezia Mestre station. Departing from Bologna Centrale station, take a direct train to Venice Mestre, where you change for the train that continues to Calalzo di Cadore. From Calalzo, a local bus operated by Trenitalia, with the Cortina Link, or by Dolomiti Bus completes the journey to Cortina. The total travel time is about five hours.
This route allows you to appreciate the changing landscape from the plains to the Prealps and finally to the Dolomites, making the journey a unique panoramic experience.
Choosing the bus to travel from Bologna to Cortina d’Ampezzo is one of the most affodable options. Departure is from Bologna’s bus station, using daily connections that go directly to Cortina, operated by companies like FlixBus. The journey takes approximately five and a half hours.
The route crosses Northern Italy from south to north, moving from the Emilian plains to the majestic Dolomite mountains. The buses are comfortable, allowing travelers to relax and enjoy the journey without worrying about driving or making transfers.
Taking a taxi from Bologna to Cortina d’Ampezzo offers the opportunity to fully customize your journey, tailoring it not only to your needs but also to the conditions at the time. The route is about 300 kilometers long, and the journey takes approximately four hours, depending on traffic. Taxi and rental services can be planned in advance, allowing you to fully enjoy the stunning landscapes along the way. The ability to make impromptu stops is a significant luxury when traveling through such unique locations.
Stopping to savor the magic of an unexpected, fiery sunset over the UNESCO World Heritage Prosecco Hills? Capturing the wonder of a rainbow stretching across the Po Valley plains after the rain? Pausing to feel the snowfall among the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites? These moments, and many others, are truly priceless.
Flying by helicopter from Bologna to Cortina d’Ampezzo is certainly a fast and luxurious way to travel. Bologna’s heliport is located near the city center, and similarly in Cortina, the helicopter will land in an area close to the heart of the Queen of the Dolomites, north of the town. The flight lasts about an hour and a half and guarantees an unforgettable experience as it soars over Northern Italy for hundreds of kilometers.
From the plains to the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, to the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites, the journey offers a succession of enchanting and ever-changing landscapes. The helicopter transport service is provided by multiple agencies, allowing you to avoid any traffic-related variables or potential delays in connections.
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