I have missed the train. What should I do?
PER-so — stress on first syllable. Past participle of 'perdere' (to lose/miss).
When you arrive at the platform after your train has departed.
'Ho perso' (I missed/I have lost) is the passato prossimo of 'perdere'. 'Cosa devo fare?' (what must I do?) is the essential problem-solving question. Options depend on your ticket type — flexible tickets allow boarding the next train, while fixed-price tickets may require purchasing a new one.
Posso prendere il prossimo treno con lo stesso biglietto?
Can I take the next train with the same ticket?
Depends on fare type — Base tickets allow this
Devo comprare un nuovo biglietto?
Do I have to buy a new ticket?
Often necessary with non-flexible fares
C'è un treno più tardi per la stessa destinazione?
Is there a later train to the same destination?
Always worth asking
Trenitalia's Base ticket allows you to board any train of the same type on the same day for the same route if you miss your original departure. Economy and Super Economy tickets are non-transferable — missing the train means buying a new one. Always book Base fare for flexible travel.