Train. The nearest train station to Cortina d'Ampezzo is Calalzo di Cadore, about 45 minutes away by car. From Calalzo di Cadore, you can take a train to Venice or other major cities in Italy. Once you reach the train station, you can take a shuttle bus or a private transfer to Cortina d'Ampezzo.

The "nearest" station to the Dolomites depends on which valley or town you are visiting, but Bolzano (Bozen) is generally considered the primary gateway station for the region. From Bolzano, you have easy bus or taxi connections to popular areas like Val Gardena and the Alpe di Siusi. If you are heading to the eastern Dolomites (specifically Cortina d'Ampezzo), the nearest railhead is Calalzo di Cadore, though many travelers prefer to take a direct "Dolomiti Bus" from the Venice Mestre station instead. Other important regional stations include Bressanone (Brixen) for those visiting the northern valleys like Alta Badia, and Trento for the Brenta Dolomites. Because the Dolomites are a vast mountain range with no trains running directly into the high peaks, the journey almost always involves a "train-to-bus" transfer. For a seamless 2026 trip, travelers are advised to check the Südtirol Mobil app, which integrates all train and bus schedules for the South Tyrol region into a single digital platform.