How to Travel to Milan and Cortina for the 2026 Winter Olympics

Let’s do this like a local. Here’s a practical, fact-based guide to getting yourself to the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic venues – how we’d actually do it on the ground, with the fastest routes, key stations, and what to expect.

Quick Overview: How the Olympics Are Split

The 2026 Winter Games are shared across Milan (for ice sports and ceremonies) and the Dolomites (for skiing and snow events).

You’ll likely move between urban venues and mountain clusters, so planning your connections early is essential.

Main clusters:

• Milan – Opening Ceremony, skating, hockey, speed skating
• Cortina d’Ampezzo – sliding, curling, alpine skiing
• Val di Fiemme – ski jumping, cross-country, Nordic combined
• Livigno – snowboard and freestyle skiing
• Anterselva – biathlon
• Verona – Closing Ceremony

First Things First: Where the Venues Are

Milan (City Venues)

• Opening Ceremony – San Siro Stadium: Metro M5 “San Siro Stadio”, or M1 to “Lotto” then M5 one stop.
• Figure Skating & Short Track – Mediolanum Forum (Unipol Forum), Assago: Metro M2 to “Assago Milanofiori Forum”.
• Ice Hockey – Santa Giulia Ice Hockey Arena: Rogoredo hub (M3, suburban trains); Games shuttles from Rogoredo.
• Speed Skating – Fiera Milano Rho (Milano Speed Skating Stadium): Metro M1 to “Rho Fieramilano” or S5/S6/S11 trains.

Cortina d’Ampezzo (Mountain Venues)

• Sliding Centre – Bobsleigh, Luge, Skeleton: Rail to Dobbiaco/Toblach or Ponte nelle Alpi, then Games shuttles.
• Olympic Ice Stadium – Curling: In-town venue; accessible by local shuttles or on foot.

Val di Fiemme (Trentino)

• Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium – Ski Jumping/Nordic Combined: Train to Ora/Auer + bus to Val di Fiemme, or event shuttles.
• Tesero Cross-Country Stadium (Lago di Tesero): Cross-country/Nordic Combined; same access pattern as above.

Anterselva / Antholz (South Tyrol)

• Anterselva Biathlon Arena: Train to Valdaora/Olang, then Games shuttles.

Livigno (Lombardy)

• Aerials, Moguls, Snowboard Park Events: Car or coach access into Livigno.

Getting into Milan Like a Local

Best airports:

• Linate (LIN) – closest to the city
• Malpensa (MXP) – connected by Malpensa Express to Cadorna or Centrale
• Bergamo Orio al Serio (BGY) – coach connections to Milan Centrale

From MXP, take the Malpensa Express to Cadorna or Centrale, then hop on the metro to your venue.

Key metro lines you’ll actually use:

• M1 (Red) to Rho Fieramilano for Speed Skating
• M2 (Green) to Assago Milanofiori Forum for Figure Skating & Short Track
• M3 (Yellow) to Rogoredo for Santa Giulia (Ice Hockey)
• M5 (Lilac) to San Siro Stadio for the Opening Ceremony

Local tip: The best metro interchanges are Duomo (M1/M3), Cadorna (M1/M2), and Zara or Garibaldi (M2/M5).

Exact Routes to the Milan Venues

San Siro Stadium (Opening Ceremony)
From Milano Centrale: M3 (Yellow) to Zara → M5 (Lilac) to San Siro Stadio.
Or M2 (Green) to Lotto → M5 one stop. Travel time: 20–30 minutes.

Mediolanum Forum / Assago (Figure Skating & Short Track)
From Duomo: M1 to Cadorna → M2 to Assago Milanofiori Forum. The station exits right at the complex.

Santa Giulia Ice Hockey Arena
From anywhere: aim for Rogoredo (M3 or suburban trains). Games shuttles will connect directly to the arena entrance.

Milano Speed Skating Stadium (Fiera Milano Rho)
From Centrale or Duomo: M1 (Red) to Rho Fieramilano, or S5/S6/S11 suburban trains to Rho-Fiera.

Getting to Cortina d’Ampezzo

Easiest route:
Fly into Venice (VCE) or Treviso (TSF), then take a Cortina Express or ATVO coach directly to Cortina. Travel time is about 2.5–3 hours. Book in advance for February travel.

Train + bus combo (classic route):
Take a train to Calalzo-Pieve di Cadore (from Venezia S. Lucia or Mestre), then the line 30 bus to Cortina (around 1 hour).

Sliding Centre (Bobsleigh/Luge/Skeleton):
Train to Dobbiaco/Toblach or Ponte nelle Alpi, then take the official Games shuttle to the venue.

Local tip: Cortina is small but roads can clog fast. Use the Games shuttles instead of driving.

Val di Fiemme (Predazzo & Tesero)

Take the train to Ora/Auer, then catch a bus up the Val di Fiemme. Organizers will run Park & Ride and shuttle options. Local buses run frequently between Cavalese, Tesero, and Predazzo.

• Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium: Follow event shuttle signs from Park & Ride sites.
• Tesero Cross-Country Stadium (Lago di Tesero): Shuttle stops are near the venue entrance.

Anterselva / Antholz (Biathlon)

Take the regional train to Valdaora/Olang, then the official Games shuttle to the arena. The drop-off is about 850 metres from the venue. Walking paths will be cleared.

Milan ↔ Cortina and Mountain Clusters

Milan → Cortina (public transport):
High-speed train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestre (2–2.5 hours), then the Cortina Express bus (2.5–3 hours).

Milan → Val di Fiemme:
High-speed train to Verona Porta Nuova or Trento → regional train to Ora/Auer → bus to Cavalese, Tesero, or Predazzo.

Milan → Anterselva:
High-speed train to Bolzano/Bozen or Fortezza/Franzensfeste → Puster Valley line to Valdaora/Olang → shuttle to the arena.

Opening & Closing Ceremonies

• Opening Ceremony (6 February 2026): at San Siro in Milan, with simultaneous segments in Cortina, Predazzo, and Livigno. Expect extended metro hours and crowd control at Lotto and Garibaldi stations.
• Closing Ceremony (22 February 2026): at the Verona Arena. From Milan, take high-speed trains to Verona Porta Nuova. From the Dolomites, travel via Trento or Bolzano.

Quick, Practical Travel Scripts

Duomo → San Siro (Opening Ceremony):
M1 (Red) Duomo → Lotto → M5 (Lilac) Lotto → San Siro Stadio.

Milano Centrale → Assago Forum (Figure Skating):
M3 (Yellow) Centrale → Duomo → M1 Duomo → Cadorna → M2 Cadorna → Assago Milanofiori Forum.

Milan → Speed Skating (Rho Fiera):
M1 (Red) to Rho Fieramilano or S5/S6/S11 suburban trains to Rho-Fiera.

Venice Airport → Cortina:
Transfer to Venezia Mestre bus station → Cortina Express to Cortina bus station → local Games shuttles.

Cavalese → Predazzo/Tesero (Val di Fiemme):
Local Val di Fiemme buses toward Predazzo or Tesero. On event days, follow Park & Ride and shuttle signage.

Biathlon Day (Anterselva):
Train to Valdaora/Olang → official Games shuttle → short walk to the arena.

Local Advice

• Check shuttles and metro hours: Organisers update route info daily closer to the Games.
• Leave early in the Dolomites: Mountain roads fill up quickly on snow days.
• Weather prep: Snow or ice can delay valley buses—plan one train earlier than you think.
• Travel light: Bag checks and security gates are strict.
• Plan for updates: The Cortina Sliding Centre is on schedule, but check official updates before your event.