Buying Train Tickets
Use these essential phrases to buy tickets, check departure times, and find the right platform at an Italian train station.
Key Phrases
Un biglietto per Firenze, per favore.
politeA ticket to Florence, please.
A standard, polite request when speaking to staff at the ticket window.
Due per Milano.
neutralTwo for Milan.
Short and direct; a very common, standard transaction at the counter.
Andata e ritorno, per favore.
politeRound trip, please.
Polite way to ask for a return ticket.
Solo andata.
neutralOne way.
A fast, standard response when staff asks what kind of ticket you need.
Quanto costa il biglietto, per favore?
politeHow much is the ticket, please?
Useful for politely checking the price before you pay.
Quanto costa?
neutralHow much does it cost?
A direct, everyday way to ask the price.
Quando arriva a Firenze?
neutralWhen does it arrive in Florence?
Addressed to staff or strangers to check the arrival time.
A che ora parte il treno?
neutralWhat time does the train leave?
Essential for confirming your schedule with staff or passengers.
Da quale binario parte?
neutralWhich platform does it leave from?
Trains often change platforms, so it is good to ask.
Il treno è al binario tre?
neutralIs the train at platform three?
A standard inquiry for staff or other passengers to check you are in the right place.
Hai i biglietti?
casualDo you have the tickets?
Use this only with friends or family before boarding.
Il treno è qui. Presto!
casualThe train is here. Quick!
A natural way to urge your travel companions to move.