Private Transfer Milan
& Malpensa to Cortina
Door-to-door Mercedes with an English-speaking driver from your Milan hotel, Linate, Bergamo or Malpensa arrivals to your hotel or chalet in Cortina d’Ampezzo, the Queen of the Dolomites and host of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. About 4 h 30 from Milan, motorway almost all the way and no mountain pass, from €1,205 per car.
Milan or Malpensa to Cortina d’Ampezzo by Private Car
A private transfer from Milan to Cortina d’Ampezzo covers about 405 km and takes around 4 h 30: the A4 motorway past Bergamo, Brescia, Verona and Padua to Mestre, the A27 north to Belluno, then the Alemagna road up the Cadore valley past Longarone and Pieve di Cadore to Cortina at 1,224 m. From Malpensa it takes about 4 h 45, from Linate about 4 h 20 and from Bergamo about 3 h 55. The price is for the whole car, not per person, and includes fuel, motorway tolls and parking.
The whole route is in Italy, with no border, no tunnel toll and no vignette, and it crosses no mountain pass: the road up the Cadore valley is a valley road, open all winter. The high passes around Cortina, the Falzarego, the Giau and the Tre Croci, lead to other valleys and can close or need chains after snowfall, so we never rely on them for a transfer. By public transport the trip means a train from Milan to Venice-Mestre or Calalzo and then a bus: five hours or more with your ski bags on every step.
We drive to every hotel and chalet in Cortina d’Ampezzo, from the pedestrian centre and Corso Italia to Pocol, Cortina’s hamlets and the Faloria, Tofana and Cinque Torri lifts, all on the Dolomiti Superski area, and on request on to San Vito di Cadore and Misurina. Check your price and book online →
How We Drive You to Cortina
Every service is private and priced per car. One driver, one car, one group: yours.
Straight from Malpensa Airport
The driver follows your flight in real time, waits inside arrivals at Terminal 1 or 2 with a name board and drives round Milan on the motorway, straight to the Dolomites.
- About 4 h 45 from Malpensa to Cortina
- From €1,305 per car (E-Class)
- From €1,420 in the V-Class, up to 6
- 60 minutes free waiting after landing
- Delayed flight? The driver waits
- Ski bags in the V-Class
From Your Milan Hotel, Linate or Bergamo
We collect you at any hotel, home or office in Milan, at Milano Centrale, or inside arrivals at Linate and Bergamo, which are on the Dolomites side of Milan.
- Milan city, about 4 h 30, from €1,205
- V-Class from Milan from €1,310
- Linate, about 4 h 20, from €1,195
- Bergamo Orio al Serio, about 3 h 55, from €1,150
- Name board in arrivals
- Price per car, confirmed before you pay
Venice and Verona Airports
Venice Marco Polo is the closest major airport to Cortina, about 2 hours by car, and Verona about 3 hours. Transfers from Venice, Treviso and Verona are on request: we often work with trusted local partner chauffeurs there, and MilanobyCar remains responsible for your booking, the car and the price.
- Venice Airport to Cortina on request
- Verona Airport to Cortina on request
- Treviso Airport on request
- Cortina to Venice city on request
- Winter-equipped cars
- Drop-off at the door
Lake Como and the Return
We drive back from Cortina to Milan and every Milan airport, and from Lake Como to Cortina. Transfers to Venice and Verona are on request. A car at your disposal for the day starts from €620.
- Cortina to Milan city from €1,260
- Cortina to Malpensa from €1,340
- Cortina to Linate from €1,225
- Cortina to Bergamo from €1,120
- Venice and Verona on request
- Extra hours at €80 per hour
Milan and Malpensa to Cortina: Prices and Driving Times
Times we actually plan with in winter on a normal weekday. Saturday traffic on the A4 around Venice-Mestre or snow in the Cadore valley can add 30 to 45 minutes.
| Route | Distance | Journey Time | Price per car |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cortina | about 440 km | about 4 h 45 | from €1,305 |
| Milan city to Cortina | about 405 km | about 4 h 30 | from €1,205 |
| Linate Airport (LIN) to Cortina | about 405 km | about 4 h 20 | from €1,195 |
| Bergamo Airport (BGY) to Cortina | about 355 km | about 3 h 55 | from €1,150 |
| Venice Airport (VCE) to Cortina | about 145 km | about 2 h | on request |
| Verona Airport (VRN) to Cortina | about 255 km | about 3 h | on request |
| Cortina to Malpensa Airport | about 440 km | about 4 h 45 | from €1,340 |
| Cortina to Milan city | about 410 km | about 4 h 35 | from €1,260 |
| Cortina to Linate Airport | about 405 km | about 4 h 20 | from €1,225 |
| Cortina to Bergamo Airport | about 355 km | about 3 h 55 | from €1,120 |
| Cortina to Venice city (Piazzale Roma) | about 160 km | about 2 h | on request |
| Como to Cortina | about 445 km | about 4 h 55 | from €1,105 |
| Tremezzo to Cortina | about 475 km | about 5 h 25 | from €1,185 |
| Bellagio to Cortina | about 415 km | about 5 h 15 | from €1,055 |
How our prices work
Prices shown are starting prices for a Mercedes E-Class (up to 2 passengers) on a weekday daytime transfer; transfers from Venice and Verona are on request. The V-Class for up to 6 passengers starts from €1,310 Milan to Cortina and €1,420 from Malpensa; the S-Class is on request. Night-time pick-ups, Christmas, New Year and February high-season weekends, and public holidays are priced differently. Enter your trip in the form above to see the exact price for your date. It is per car, not per person, and includes fuel, motorway tolls and parking. Once your booking is confirmed, the price does not change.
Three Mercedes for Cortina
Recent Mercedes, no more than two to three years old, cleaned and checked before every transfer.
Mercedes E-Class
- Executive sedan, discreet and elegant
- Leather interior and climate control
- 2 large suitcases + cabin bags
- Child seat free on request
- Fuel, tolls and parking included
Mercedes V-Class
- Luxury van with individual seats
- Room for 6 people, suitcases and skis
- Same price for 1 to 6 passengers
- Child seats free on request
- Fuel, tolls and parking included
Mercedes S-Class
- First-class luxury saloon
- Near-silent cabin, rear comfort seats
- Light luggage only: choose the V-Class for several suitcases
- Price on request
- Fuel, tolls and parking included
The Road to Cortina
The A4 motorway to Mestre, the A27 north to Belluno, then the Alemagna road up the Cadore valley. No mountain pass, open all winter.
Stop by stop
- 1Milan or MalpensaStart
Pick-up at your hotel or inside arrivals. From Malpensa add about 15 minutes round Milan.
- 2Bresciaabout 95 km from Milan · 1 h 05
Along the A4, past Bergamo Airport.
- 3Verona and Paduaabout 230 km · 2 h 25
East on the A4 across the Veneto plain.
- 4Mestre and the A27about 265 km · 2 h 50
Past Venice, where we turn north on the A27 towards Belluno; Venice Airport is a few minutes away.
- 5Belluno and Longaroneabout 345 km · 3 h 35
The end of the motorway and the start of the Alemagna road into the Dolomites.
- 6Pieve di Cadore and Cortina1,224 m · about 405 km · 4 h 30
Up the Cadore valley, a valley road with no pass, to the door of your hotel or chalet.
Approximate winter driving times from central Milan to Cortina.
Local, Licensed, Milan-Based Since 1993
The details that make a mountain transfer easy, from the first email to your hotel in Cortina.
Fixed Price, Written Confirmation
You see the price before you pay. Once confirmed it does not change for traffic, luggage or delays.
A Milan Company Since 1993
Not a global platform or an app. You talk to the same small team that plans and looks after your trip.
English-Speaking Drivers
Every driver speaks English and knows the Brenner motorway and the roads of South Tyrol in winter.
Motorway Tolls Included
The A4 and A22 Brenner motorway tolls, fuel and parking are in the price. There is nothing to pay on the day.
One Team Responsible
When a trusted local partner chauffeur drives for us, MilanobyCar remains responsible for your booking, the car and the price.
Licensed NCC Operator
A fully licensed Italian private hire company (NCC), insured for every passenger on every trip.
Child Seats at No Cost
Baby and child seats are free on long journeys like Milan to Cortina. Just tell us the ages when you book.
Price Per Car, Not Per Person
One price for the whole vehicle. A family of four pays the same as one passenger in the same car.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Milan and Malpensa to Cortina
How much does a private transfer from Milan to Cortina d’Ampezzo cost?
A private transfer from Milan city to Cortina d’Ampezzo starts from €1,205 per car for a Mercedes E-Class with up to 2 passengers, and from €1,310 for the Mercedes V-Class with up to 6 passengers. From Malpensa it starts from €1,305 (V-Class €1,420), from Linate from €1,195 and from Bergamo Airport from €1,150. Transfers from Venice and Verona airports are on request. Night-time transfers, Christmas, New Year, February weekends and public holidays are priced differently. The price is per car, not per person, and includes fuel, motorway tolls and parking.
How long does it take from Malpensa to Cortina?
About 4 h 45 for the 440 km from Malpensa, on the A4 motorway to Mestre, the A27 to Belluno and the road up the Cadore valley. From Milan city it takes about 4 h 30, from Linate about 4 h 20 and from Bergamo about 3 h 55. Saturday traffic around Venice-Mestre can add 30 to 45 minutes.
Which road do you take to Cortina in winter?
We drive on the A4 to Mestre, the A27 north to Belluno and then the Alemagna road up the Cadore valley past Pieve di Cadore: a valley road with no mountain pass, open all winter. The high passes around Cortina, the Falzarego, the Giau and the Tre Croci, can close or need chains after snowfall, so we never rely on them.
Which airport is closest to Cortina?
Venice Marco Polo is the closest major airport, about 2 hours by car; Treviso is about 2 hours, Verona about 3 hours, Bergamo about 3 h 55 and Malpensa about 4 h 45. Transfers from Venice, Treviso and Verona are on request, often with trusted local partner chauffeurs; MilanobyCar remains responsible for your booking.
Can you pick us up at Malpensa and drive straight to Cortina?
Yes. The driver follows your flight in real time, waits inside arrivals at Terminal 1 or 2 with a name board, includes 60 minutes of free waiting after landing and drives round Milan on the motorway, straight to the Dolomites. On a drive this long we plan a coffee stop on the way.
Is there a train from Milan to Cortina?
There is no train to Cortina. You need a train from Milan to Venice-Mestre, Treviso or Calalzo and then a bus up the valley: five hours or more with changes. A private car takes about 4 h 30 from Milan to your door.
Do you drive between Cortina and Venice?
Yes, on request. Venice Airport to Cortina is about 2 hours, and we also drive from Cortina to Venice city, to Piazzale Roma or the Tronchetto, where you take a water taxi or the vaporetto; the water taxi is not included. Write to us with your dates for a quote.
Do you also drive from Cortina back to Malpensa?
Yes. Cortina to Milan city starts from €1,260, to Malpensa from €1,340, to Linate from €1,225 and to Bergamo from €1,120 per car. For an afternoon flight from Malpensa, leave Cortina about seven and a half hours before take-off.
Do you drive from Lake Como to Cortina?
Yes. Bellagio to Cortina starts from €1,055, Como from €1,105 and Tremezzo from €1,185 per car, about 5 to 5 h 25.
Can you take our skis?
Yes. Ski and snowboard bags fit in the Mercedes V-Class together with the luggage of up to 6 passengers. Tell us how many ski bags you have when you book so we send the right car.
Do you provide child seats?
Yes. Baby seats, child seats and boosters are free of charge on long journeys such as Milan to Cortina. Tell us the age of each child when you book so we can prepare the right seats.
Is MilanobyCar a local company?
Yes. MilanobyCar is a licensed NCC private hire company based in Milan since 1993, run by Adrian and a small team. We are not a global platform or a booking app: you deal with the same people from the first email to the end of your trip. When we work with trusted local partner chauffeurs, MilanobyCar remains responsible for your booking.
How do I book and pay?
Enter your pick-up, destination, date and time in the booking form on this page to see the price and book online, or contact us by WhatsApp or phone at +39 335 821 0912 or by email at booking@milanobycar.com. Payment is made online through a secure link. Cancellation terms are in our booking terms and conditions.
Which Airport for Cortina: Venice, Treviso or the Milan Airports?
Venice Marco Polo is the closest major airport to Cortina, about 2 hours by car, and Treviso is about the same. Of the Milan airports, Bergamo is the closest at about 3 h 55, then Linate at about 4 h 20 and Malpensa at about 4 h 45. Malpensa has the most long-haul flights, so many of our guests land there, or combine a few days in Milan with the Dolomites. Whichever airport you fly into, we meet you inside arrivals and drive you to the door of your hotel.
Cortina, the Queen of the Dolomites
Cortina d’Ampezzo lies at 1,224 m in a wide basin of the Ampezzo valley, ringed by the Tofane, Cristallo, Sorapiss and Cinque Torri, in the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites. Its ski areas, Tofana, Faloria-Cristallo and Cinque Torri-Lagazuoi, are part of the Dolomiti Superski, and the Olympia delle Tofane slope hosts the women’s Ski World Cup every winter. In February 2026 Cortina co-hosted the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics with Milan, seventy years after the 1956 Games.
Practical Tips: Saturdays, Ski Bags and the Drive Back
Saturday is change-over day in the Dolomites and the A4 around Venice-Mestre can be slow, so we plan extra time. In winter we always drive up the Cadore valley, never over the Falzarego, the Giau or the Tre Croci, so snow on the passes does not affect your transfer. Tell us how many ski bags you travel with so we send the V-Class if needed. For an afternoon flight from Malpensa, we usually suggest leaving Cortina about seven and a half hours before take-off, and about four hours for Venice.
Page updated October 2026 by Adrian, MilanobyCar.
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From Milan, Linate, Bergamo or Malpensa to Cortina d’Ampezzo, from €1,205 per car, confirmed before you pay; Venice and Verona on request. A Milan company since 1993.
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