Can you do a day trip to the Dolomites from Verona?

A lifetime experience in just one memorable day. Meet your local guide and expert driver and get ready for a Dolomites Day Tour from Verona. Marvel at the majestic peaks and picturesque villages of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.



Yes, a day trip to the Dolomites from Verona is entirely feasible and remains a popular excursion in 2026 for those wishing to swap the city's Roman ruins for alpine peaks. The journey typically takes about 2 to 2.5 hours each way by car or organized tour, leading you into the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage site. Most day-trippers target the Val di Fassa or the Pordoi Pass, where you can take a panoramic funicular to over 3,000 meters for breathtaking views of the Sella and Marmolada massifs. While public transport via trains to Bolzano followed by local buses is possible, it is quite time-consuming for a single day; therefore, booking a private or group tour from Verona is highly recommended to maximize your time in the mountains. In 2026, these tours often include stops at charming mountain villages like Moena or Ortisei and scenic lakes such as Carezza, providing a comprehensive taste of the Italian Alps within an 8-to-10-hour round trip from the city center.

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The Dolomites Getting to the Dolomites from Verona isn't a direct train journey though, you're best to take the Frecciargento train from Verona to Bolzano and then board a bus to Val Gardena, where you can find yourself in the heart of the mountain range.

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The main international airports closer to the Dolomites are the one in Venice (160km) and the one in Munich (Germany). There also are smaller airports in the region, in Treviso, Verona and Innsbruk (Austria). We recommend flying to Venice (Marco Polo) as a first choice. Once in Venice you can take a bus to Cortina.

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Driving to the Dolomites It can be reached by car from Venice in 2 hours, and from Milan in 4 hours.

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This day-trip from Milano takes you to one of the most celebrated alpine landscapes! Come with us on a tour through the Dolomite Mountains and explore Renon Plateau and the charming mountain town of Bolzano.

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It's absolutely possible to visit the Dolomites without a car. The Dolomites are well connected by regional buses, making it relatively easy to travel between destinations during peak seasons.

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The winter skiing season runs from mid-December until early April. We've personally visited the Dolomites in May, June, July, August, September, and October. The best time of year to visit the Dolomites is mid/late June, early July, and September.

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THE DOLOMITES ARE EXPENSIVE BUT ALSO AFFORDABLE WITH THESE TIPS. We're not going to lie, the Dolomites can be very expensive, and for many travellers, prohibitively so. Accommodation, especially in popular areas, can exceed €200 per night and will likely be your largest cost.

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Train. Train travel is very economical and efficient in Italy (as long as there isn't a strike!). Italo and Trenitalia are the two major train companies that operate a route from Verona to Lake Garda with around 44 trains running daily between the destinations and taking between 35 – 45 mins.

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It's just a short ride to Verona or Trento or even Venice, which is less than 2 hours drive from Lake Garda. Whatever you choose, Lake Garda has plenty to offer for everyone. Here you can find an organized day tour to Verona and also a day tour from Lake Garda to Venice.

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Venice is one of the closest major cities in Italy to the Dolomites. If you're flying in, I suggest Venice's Marco Polo or Treviso Airports. And you can reach the popular Cortina d'Ampezzo ski area in less than 2 hours by train from Venice.

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Cortina d'Ampezzo This town makes an excellent home base to explore the Dolomites, with a great location near Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Lago di Sorapis, the Croda da Lago Circuit, and Lagazuoi. While in Cortina d'Ampezzo, take a stroll along Corso Italia, the pedestrian street that runs through the city center.

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If you simply want to drive through the Dolomites and visit a few highlights, two to three days is all you need. If you love hiking, spend as much time here as you can. I recommend five days at a minimum.

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The Dolomites are farther east and slightly north, concentrated around Trento/Bolzano. The mountains surrounding Lake Como are the Pre-alps or Alpine foothills. Looking north, up toward Colico from Bellagio, you can see part of the Bernina Range of the Alps. In a word no.

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