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Andata e ritorno, per favore.

Return ticket, please.

Pronunciation

'Andata' — 'an-DA-ta'. Three syllables; stress on second. 'Ritorno' — 'ri-TOR-no'.

When to use it

Say this instead of 'solo andata' (single only) when you plan to travel back on the same route. Works for trains, buses, and ferries.

What it means

'Andata e ritorno' literally means 'going and return'. It is the Italian equivalent of a return ticket. 'Solo andata' means single/one-way. These two phrases cover all basic ticket type questions.

Variations

Solo andata, per favore.

Single only, please.

Specifies a one-way ticket.

Quanto costa l'andata e ritorno?

How much is a return ticket?

Price check for the return option.

Il ritorno è aperto?

Is the return open-dated?

Checks whether the return portion has a fixed date or is flexible.

Mini Dialogue

— Andata e ritorno per Venezia, per favore. — Per quando? — Andata domani, ritorno domenica. — Prima o seconda classe?

— Return ticket to Venice, please. — For when? — Outward tomorrow, return on Sunday. — First or second class?

Cultural Note

On Trenitalia, 'andata e ritorno' tickets are sometimes cheaper than two separate singles, especially booked in advance. However, high-speed 'Frecciarossa' tickets are non-exchangeable — always check the fare conditions.