I would like a return ticket to Bologna.
an-DA-ta e ri-TOR-no — equal stress on both words. Bologna: bo-LON-ya — the 'gn' sounds like 'ny'.
Use this at the ticket counter or machine when you need a return ticket. Specify the date of return if it is not today.
Andata e ritorno (there and back) is the Italian equivalent of a return ticket. Just andata means one-way. Vorrei (I would like) is the conditional of volere — the polite way to order.
Solo andata, per favore.
One way only, please.
Solo andata — contrast with andata e ritorno
Il ritorno per sabato.
The return for Saturday.
Specifies the return date — essential for open-return tickets
Posso comprare il biglietto di ritorno dopo?
Can I buy the return ticket later?
Useful when plans are uncertain — some tickets allow this
On Trenitalia's Frecciarossa, andata e ritorno tickets at the base price (Base) are fully refundable and changeable — worth knowing if your plans might change.