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PhrasesAt the Train StationC'è un tram che va all'aeroporto da questa stazione?
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C'è un tram che va all'aeroporto da questa stazione?

Is there a tram that goes to the airport from this station?

Pronunciation

'Tram' is used directly in Italian. ae-ro-POR-to — stress on third syllable.

When to use it

When planning your onward journey from the train station to the airport.

What it means

'C'è un tram che va a' (is there a tram that goes to) + destination uses a relative clause with 'che' (that). Italian cities have different combinations of public transport connecting stations and airports. Some use trams, others metro or bus.

Variations

C'è un autobus diretto all'aeroporto?

Is there a direct bus to the airport?

Often the most convenient option

Quanto tempo ci vuole per l'aeroporto in tram?

How long does it take to the airport by tram?

Always verify journey times before a flight

Il tram ferma fuori dalla stazione?

Does the tram stop outside the station?

Most station tram stops are immediately outside

Mini Dialogue

— C'è un tram che va all'aeroporto da questa stazione? — No, non c'è il tram. Deve prendere il bus navetta — parte ogni venti minuti. — Quanto tempo ci vuole? — Circa trentacinque minuti senza traffico. — E dove si compra il biglietto? — Alla macchinetta lì fuori, o direttamente sull'autobus.

— Is there a tram that goes to the airport from this station? — No, there is no tram. You need to take the shuttle bus — it leaves every twenty minutes. — How long does it take? — About thirty-five minutes without traffic. — And where do you buy the ticket? — At the machine out there, or directly on the bus.

Cultural Note

Italy's airport-city transport varies by city. Florence has the tram T2 connecting Santa Maria Novella station to the airport. Milan Malpensa is served by Malpensa Express trains. Rome Fiumicino has the Leonardo Express. Naples has the Alibus shuttle. Always check the specific connection for your journey.