Milan is roughly 400 km (about 250 miles) from Cortina d’Ampezzo by road, and the drive usually takes just under 5 hours in normal conditions.

If you’re planning a trip:

  • By car: About 400 km, typically 4–5 hours depending on traffic and weather.
  • By bus or train+bus: Usually 5–7 hours total travel time, with at least one change (often via Venice or another hub).
  • Scenic note: The route goes from Milan across the Po Valley and up into the Dolomites around Cortina, so it’s a very picturesque journey.

So in simple terms: it’s a half‑day overland trip rather than a quick hop between nearby towns.