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PhrasesAt the Train StationCi sono sconti per gli studenti?
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Ci sono sconti per gli studenti?

Are there discounts for students?

Pronunciation

SCON-ti — stress on first syllable. stu-DEN-ti — stress on second syllable.

When to use it

When buying a ticket as a student and wondering if you qualify for reduced prices.

What it means

'Ci sono sconti' (are there discounts) + 'per' (for) + beneficiary. Italian railways offer various discount cards and promotional fares. Students, seniors, and young people (under 26) can benefit from the Cartafreccia programme and specific reduced fares.

Variations

Ho la Carta Verde — ho diritto a uno sconto?

I have a Carta Verde — am I entitled to a discount?

Carta Verde was the under-26 discount card — now replaced by other offers

Esiste la Cartafreccia?

Does the Cartafreccia exist?

Trenitalia's free loyalty card — earns points on every journey

Ci sono sconti per le famiglie?

Are there family discounts?

Yes — up to two children under 15 travel free with adults on some fares

Mini Dialogue

— Ci sono sconti per gli studenti? — Con la Cartafreccia può accedere alle tariffe promozionali. — La Cartafreccia è gratuita? — Sì, è completamente gratuita. La può fare online o qui allo sportello. — La faccio subito allora.

— Are there discounts for students? — With the Cartafreccia you can access promotional fares. — Is the Cartafreccia free? — Yes, it's completely free. You can get it online or here at the counter. — I'll get it right now then.

Cultural Note

Trenitalia's Cartafreccia is a free loyalty card that earns points on every journey and gives access to member-only promotional fares. Under-26 travellers can access special youth fares. Seniors (over 60) benefit from the 'Carta d'Argento' which offers 15% discounts on Intercity and 10% on high-speed trains.