Learn how to ask for a train ticket in Italian
Although a fair number of railway employees know a small amount of English these days, you may find yourself needing to do the job in Italian…
Buongiorno, a che ora parte il prossimo treno per (Torino)?
Che tipo di treno vuole prendere? Un intercity o regionale?
L’intercity
Parte fra (dieci) minuti, binario (due)
Posso avere un biglietto?
Certo, solo andata o ritorno?
Con ritorno, grazie
Fanno (quindici) euro
Mi dispiace, ho solo una bancanota di (cinquanta). Me li può cambiare?
Certo, ecco il suo resto
Grazie mille
Prego
Che tipo di treno vuole prendere? Un intercity o regionale?
L’intercity
Parte fra (dieci) minuti, binario (due)
Posso avere un biglietto?
Certo, solo andata o ritorno?
Con ritorno, grazie
Fanno (quindici) euro
Mi dispiace, ho solo una bancanota di (cinquanta). Me li può cambiare?
Certo, ecco il suo resto
Grazie mille
Prego
Hello, what time does the next train for (Turin)
leave?
What type of train do you want to catch? An intercity or a local train?
The intercity
It leaves in (ten) minutes, platform (two)
Can I have a ticket?
Sure, one-way or return?
Return, thanks
That’s (fifteen) euros.
I’m afraid I only have a fifty pound note. Can you change it?
Sure, here’s your change.
Thanks a lot
You’re welcome
leave?
What type of train do you want to catch? An intercity or a local train?
The intercity
It leaves in (ten) minutes, platform (two)
Can I have a ticket?
Sure, one-way or return?
Return, thanks
That’s (fifteen) euros.
I’m afraid I only have a fifty pound note. Can you change it?
Sure, here’s your change.
Thanks a lot
You’re welcome
Italian trains are:
Eurostar - These link big cities and don’t stop at small stations. They are quite expensive and you must reserve a seat.
Intercity - This is a relatively fast train that has limited stops. Choose from 1st or 2nd class.
Regionale - The cheapest, and slowest, option. It stops at every station.
