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A che ora parte il treno per Roma?

What time does the train to Rome leave?

Pronunciation

par-TE — stress on the second syllable. 'Treno' is TREH-no.

When to use it

When you are at the ticket counter or information desk and need to know departure times. Also works on the train app or website.

What it means

'A che ora' (at what time) is the standard way to ask about time in Italian. 'Parte' comes from 'partire' (to leave/depart) — one of the most useful verbs for travel. You can replace 'Roma' with any destination.

Variations

Quando parte il prossimo treno per Firenze?

When does the next train to Florence leave?

'Prossimo' (next) — useful when you have missed a train

C'è un treno diretto per Milano?

Is there a direct train to Milan?

'Diretto' means no changes — always worth asking

Devo fare cambio?

Do I need to change trains?

Essential question before boarding

Mini Dialogue

— Buongiorno, vorrei un biglietto per Roma. — Andata e ritorno? — Solo andata. A che ora parte il prossimo treno? — Alle 14:35, binario 7. — Grazie. Quanto costa? — Ventidue euro in seconda classe.

— Good morning, I would like a ticket to Rome. — Return or one way? — One way. What time does the next train leave? — At 14:35, platform 7. — Thank you. How much is it? — Twenty-two euros in second class.

Cultural Note

Italian trains are operated mainly by Trenitalia and Italo. High-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento) require seat reservations even with a rail pass. Always validate (obliterare) your ticket before boarding regional trains or face a fine.

Vorrei un biglietto per Napoli, per favore.

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