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At the Train Station in Italy
Traveling by train is one of the best ways to explore Italy! To get around smoothly, you need to know how to buy tickets, find your platform, and ask about schedules.
Key Vocabulary & Genders
Most station words have specific genders. For example, il biglietto (the ticket) is masculine, while la stazione (the station) is feminine.
- Un biglietto di andata e ritorno is a round-trip ticket.
- Un biglietto di sola andata is a one-way ticket.
Asking for Information
When you need help at the ticket counter (la biglietteria), use polite phrases like Vorrei un biglietto... (I would like a ticket...).
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| A che ora parte? | What time does it leave? |
| Il binario | The track / platform |
Common Mistakes
Don't forget to validate (convalidare) your older paper regional tickets in the yellow machines before boarding, or you might get a fine!
Words
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Patterns
Vorrei un biglietto per ___
Polite request to buy a ticket to a destination.
A che ora parte il treno per ___?
Asking for the departure time of a train to a specific city.
Il treno parte dal binario ___
Stating which platform the train departs from.