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Museo all'Aperto della Grande Guerra Lagazuoi
This open-air First World War museum on Monte Lagazuoi preserves tunnels, trenches, and positions with striking views and strong historical impact.
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$72
Fastest journey
5 h 37 m
Average duration
7 h 20 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
257 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Cortina d'Ampezzo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Cortina d'Ampezzo will cost around $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
It's difficult to get from Milan to Cortina d'Ampezzo without transferring at least once.
Regionale TRENORD 2619 · Regionale 88833+
Busitalia B0004
FRECCIAROSSA 9710+
Busitalia B0004
FRECCIAROSSA 9707+
FRECCIALINK LK022
FRECCIAROSSA 9613 · FRECCIAROSSA 9406+
FRECCIALINK LK022
FRECCIAROSSA 9613 · FRECCIAROSSA 9406+
FRECCIALINK LK022
FRECCIAROSSA 9707+
FRECCIALINK LK022
Regionale TRENORD 2619 · Regionale 88833+
Busitalia B0004
FRECCIAROSSA 9710+
Busitalia B0004Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Milan to Cortina d'Ampezzo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $111.
Distance: 159 miles (257 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$50 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $152 Average price | $138 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 19m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Cortina d'Ampezzo:
A bus is $0.52 (€0.42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Cortina d'Ampezzo costing on average $50 (€41).
A bus is $103 (€84) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Cortina d'Ampezzo costing on average $152 (€124).
Other travel options to Cortina d'Ampezzo take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
Flight takes on average 8h 19m.
The journey is about 21m faster (4h 23m by train vs 4h 44m by car) and roughly $88 (€71) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($50 (€41) vs $138 (€112)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Cortina d'Ampezzo trains for today, Saturday, August 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TRENORD 2621 · Regionale 17319+ Busitalia B0004 | 10:25 AM Milan Centrale | 6h50 | 5:15 PM Cortina d'Ampezzo | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, August 2 | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 9707+ FRECCIALINK LK022 | 6:45 AM Milan Centrale | 7h22 | 2:07 PM Cortina d'Ampezzo | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9613 · FRECCIAROSSA 9406+ FRECCIALINK LK022 | 8:30 AM Milan Centrale | 5h37 | 2:07 PM Cortina d'Ampezzo | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9710+ Busitalia B0004 | 8:45 AM Milan Centrale | 8h30 | 5:15 PM Cortina d'Ampezzo | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Milan to Cortina d'Ampezzo run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 159 miles (257 km) distance in 3h 48m.
Distance 159 miles (257 km) |
Average train duration 4h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 48m |
First train 5:10 AM |
Last train 9:50 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Cortina d'Ampezzo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cortina d'Ampezzo trip today.
This open-air First World War museum on Monte Lagazuoi preserves tunnels, trenches, and positions with striking views and strong historical impact.
An open-air wartime site near the Cinque Torri area, where restored trenches and shelters help visitors grasp the mountain front of World War I.
The Regole d’Ampezzo’s main ethnographic museum presents Ladin culture, local history, crafts, and daily life in a beautifully curated alpine setting.
Cortina’s elegant pedestrian main street is lined with shops, historic buildings, and mountain views, making it the classic place for a central stroll.
The broad central square beside the basilica is a social heart of town, ideal for orientation, people-watching, and views of the iconic bell tower.
A celebrated high-altitude viewpoint and hike destination, famous for dramatic panoramas and one of the most photogenic scenes near Cortina.
Hearty barley soup with beans, potatoes, smoked pork and vegetables. A mountain staple of the Dolomites, prized for warmth and rustic Alpine flavor.
Small beetroot-filled ravioli often served with melted butter and poppy seeds. A classic Ladin dish linked to the Ampezzo and South Tyrolean Alpine tradition.
Fresh egg pasta with wild game ragù, often deer or venison. It reflects the hunting traditions and rich forest flavors of the Dolomite valleys.
Historic wood-lined restaurant known for Ampezzo classics, game dishes and warm traditional atmosphere in the center of Cortina.
Refined Michelin-starred dining inside Cristallo. Expect elegant Italian cuisine, tasting menus and polished service in a luxury mountain setting.
Traditional mountain restaurant with Ladin and Ampezzo specialties, including casunziei and game. Cozy alpine interiors and a long local reputation.
Cortina is pricier than many Italian mountain towns, with higher hotel, dining, and ski area costs, especially in peak winter and summer seasons.
Service is often included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares. Small change is fine at cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Cortina d'Ampezzo by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cortina d'Ampezzo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Milan to Cortina d'Ampezzo trains use the Milano Centrale to Cortina d'Ampezzo, Autostazione station pair. Use this guide to compare Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Milano Rogoredo is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Rogoredo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro, Osteria La Piola
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Rogoredo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Milano Rogoredo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Rogoredo: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Business Palace, Hotel Mistral, Hotel Brenta Milano.
Milano Porta Garibaldi is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Caffeteria Panni Caldi, Princi, Burgez, Bricco Café, U! Come tu mi vuoi, Autogrill, Culto
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova, AC Hotel by Marriott Milano, Tocq Hotel.
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