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Quanto manca alla prossima fermata?

How long until the next stop?

Pronunciation

QUAN-to MAN-ca — stress on first syllables. fer-MA-ta — stress on second syllable.

When to use it

When you are unsure how much time remains before your station and want to prepare.

What it means

'Quanto manca a' (how long until) + noun is the key structure. 'Manca' from 'mancare' (to be lacking/missing). This is widely used: 'quanto manca alla fine?' (how long until the end?), 'quanto manca all'atterraggio?' etc.

Variations

Questa è l'ultima fermata prima di Roma?

Is this the last stop before Rome?

Confirm you're on track for your destination

Il treno ferma a Bologna?

Does the train stop at Bologna?

Check if your station is on the route

Tra quanto scende il passeggero davanti a me?

How soon does the passenger in front of me get off?

Useful on crowded trains when you need aisle space

Mini Dialogue

— Quanto manca alla prossima fermata? — Circa dieci minuti. È Napoli la sua fermata? — No, io scendo a Salerno. — Ah, allora ha ancora un'ora e venti. Si rilassi.

— How long until the next stop? — About ten minutes. Is Naples your stop? — No, I'm getting off at Salerno. — Ah, then you still have an hour and twenty. Relax.

Cultural Note

Italian trains display real-time journey information on screens in each carriage showing the next stop, arrival time, and connection information. On the Frecciarossa, a map display shows the current position on the route. Always use these screens rather than relying on guesswork, especially on unfamiliar routes.