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PhrasesAt the Bus StopC'è un biglietto di andata e ritorno per il bus?
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C'è un biglietto di andata e ritorno per il bus?

Is there a return ticket for the bus?

Pronunciation

'Ritorno' — 'ri-TOR-no'. Stress on second syllable.

When to use it

Ask when you plan to make a round trip on the bus the same day and want to buy both legs at once, potentially at a discount.

What it means

'Andata e ritorno' means 'there and back' (outward and return). For urban buses this concept is unusual — time-limited tickets cover both directions within the validity window. It is more relevant for regional bus services.

Variations

Il biglietto vale per il ritorno?

Is the ticket valid for the return journey?

Checks if the same ticket works both ways within the time.

Per tornare devo comprare un altro biglietto?

Do I need to buy another ticket to come back?

Direct practical question about the return leg.

C'è uno sconto per il round trip?

Is there a round trip discount?

Asks about savings on a return purchase.

Mini Dialogue

— C'è un biglietto di andata e ritorno per il bus? — No, ma il giornaliero vale tutto il giorno. — Costa di più? — Sì, ma conviene se fa più viaggi.

— Is there a return ticket for the bus? — No, but the day ticket is valid all day. — Does it cost more? — Yes, but it's worth it if you make several trips.

Cultural Note

Urban bus systems in Italy do not typically offer return tickets. The philosophy is time-based: buy a ticket valid for 90 minutes and you can change direction as many times as you like within that window.