How to get to Cortina

how to reach cortina

GETTING TO IN CORTINA

Here, you can find an overview of how to reach Cortina d'Ampezzo using the various available means of transportation.

Below, you will find information on how to reach Cortina d’Ampezzo by train, car, bus, taxi, private transfer, chauffeur service (NCC), and even by helicopter.

Find out the easiest way to travel between Venice and Cortina (Venice Marco Polo Airport is one of the closest airports to the Ampezzo Valley) and the distances from various national airports.

Remember: some services’ frequency and availability vary depending on the season! Always consult official transportation sites to be sure of schedules.

Reach Cortina
with the transport option that suits you best

How to get to Cortina by car

Cortina can be reached via theA27 highway with an exit at Alemagna state road 51 near Longarone, or via theA22 highway with an exit at Pusteria state road 49, which later merges into state road 51. It can also be reached via state highway 48 of the Dolomites.

Distance of Cortina from major localities:

162 km from Venice
432 km from Milan
692 km from Rome
156 km from Innsbruck
44 km from the Austrian border
72 km from the A27-Belluno freeway exit
87 km from the A22-Brixen freeway exit

How to get to Cortina by train

Today, Cortina is well-connected thanks to railway stations and other means of transportation, which integrate rail travel with road transport.

The nearest railway stations are:

Dobbiaco (32 km away), on the line connecting it to Brunico on one side and San Candido and Austria on the other;
Calalzo (35 km away), on the line connecting it to Belluno, where the lines from Montebelluna and Conegliano converge, which in turn are connected to the main Italian cities and their airports.

In this sense, Venice Mestre railway station is one of the main hubs for reaching Cortina from a wide variety of departure points in Italy, Europe, and around the world.

How to get to Cortina by bus

It is important to remember that services and available routes vary by season: generally, there will be many more options during the peak season (from July to September and from December to March) and fewer options during the off-season (from April to June and from October to November).

The available operators traveling the main route from Venice Airport and Venice Mestre Station to Cortina are:

ATVO
Cortina Express
Dolomitibus
Flixbus

All operators have different schedules and prices; we recommend that you always consult the official website for route details.

How to get to Cortina by airplane

It is possible to arrive at the airports of Venice, Treviso, Verona, Bologna, Treviso, and Milan and then make use of convenient bus connections, NCC transfers, helicopter or, after reaching the Railway stations near the airports, take advantage of the train connection.

How to get to Cortina by taxi or private transfer

Getting to Cortina d’Ampezzo by cab or private transfer is very easy. There are, in fact, multiple services with tailor-made proposals, including luxury, for those who would like a relaxing trip with maximum comfort.

How to get to Cortina by helicopter

Cortina can also be reached by helicopter, thanks to the heliport located in Fiames.

If you are in Cortina and want to experience the thrill of flying over the mountains, our package including a helicopter flight is the perfect choice.

An experience within an experience: flying over the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and admiring them from above in all their grandeur offers a unique and unforgettable perspective. An exclusive moment that transforms the journey into something truly extraordinary.

And you, where are you traveling from to reach Cortina?