Airport Transfer to Villabassa
This page will tell you all you need to know about airport transfers to Villabassa, a beautiful and popular ski resort in Italy. Located in the South Tyrol region, close to the border with Germany, it is highly regarded for skiing. The off-piste runs are known to be challenging. We have listed the airports in order of time and distance from the resort, with the nearest at the top. This should give you the best idea of the airport transfer you need. We have also taken a look at alternative transport methods to and from the resort. Public transport options are given towards the end of the page.
Some Facts about Villabassa
Villabassa is a very popular ski resort in Northern Italy, close to the German border. It is one of the most popular ski resorts in the country and offers some wonderful skiing. The town of Villabassa has many hotels and guest houses, and is home to a number of noted restaurants and bars that cater for winter sports fans. There are some beautiful views to be had from all directions, and the après ski scene is quite lively. A relaxed and friendly place, Villabassa is an old-style ski resort with many charming features.
From which airport can I reach Villabassa?
The most convenient airport to reach Villabassa is Verona or Venice, both a one to two hour transfer to Villabassa. Munich, Innsbruck, Bergamo, Brescia, Treviso and Milan are also options for Villabassa but transfer time can be well over three hours during peak travel time such as Saturday and Sunday. Please note if you fly into Innsbruck or Munich airport you will have to travel via Brenner Pass which might increase you transfer fees. We recommend the use of airport transfers to get to and from Villabassa. These can be found at all the airports. Also, there is the option of hiring a car, with facilities available at the airports listed.
Is there public transport to Villabassa?
There are public transport options to get to Villabassa, but it is worth bearing in mind changes may be necessary. Journey times will be longer than normal.
It is worth noting that the Italian national railway has train links to several places. From Venezia Santa Lucia (main stops: Mestre, Treviso, Ponte nelle Alpi) the train arrives at Calalzo-Pieve di Cadore or Padova with Calalzo - via Castelfranco, Belluno. There are bus connections between the Venice airport and Mestre railway station. ACTV n. 15 bus gets you to the station in 20 minutes, without stops. You can reach Villabassa via the Austria and Bruneck train line.
However, airport transfers offer a much more direct connection. If you do want to take the public transport option the following are the most popular options:
- Villabassa is served by the Dolomiti Bus company.
- Villabassa is has got a railway station, best reached from Innsbruck or Munich
- Venice S.Lucia - Belluno railway station, on-travel to ski resort by public bus
- Verona - Belluno or Bruneck railway station.
Visit our transfer request page should you want to submit an airport transfer to Villabassa.
Advice on Transportation to Villabassa
While many people do use the above public transport links they are time consuming. You are much better off booking an airport transfer from the airport where you land. You will benefit from a shorter journey time and a direct route. You also get the added bonus of travelling in comfort, and of a guaranteed journey that is pre-booked. Airport transfers are also the most cost-effective method of getting to Villabassa.