A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Round trip" in Italian
Italian for 'round trip' when booking flights, trains, or bus tickets for travel.
Andata e ritorno
ahn-DAH-tah eh ree-TOR-nohneutral
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Use this when buying tickets for travel that requires you to return to your starting point. For example, when booking a train ticket from Rome to Florence and back, or a flight to London and then home.
Alternatives
- Biglietto A/RA common abbreviation on tickets and in casual conversation.
- CircuitoUsed for tours or circuits, not typically for simple travel tickets.
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'ritorno' with 'return'
'Ritorno' means return, but 'andata e ritorno' is the fixed phrase for round trip.
Pronouncing 'ritorno' with one 'r'
The double 'r' in 'ritorno' needs to be rolled or clearly pronounced to distinguish it.
A small cultural note
While 'andata e ritorno' is universal, some older Italians might still use 'andata e volta' in very specific contexts, though it's much less common now.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How to say round trip ticket in Italian?
You would ask for an 'biglietto di andata e ritorno'. It's also often abbreviated as 'biglietto A/R'.
What's the difference between andata and ritorno?
'Andata' means the outbound journey or going there, while 'ritorno' means the return journey or coming back.
Is 'andata e ritorno' used for bus travel too?
Yes, 'andata e ritorno' is the standard phrase for booking round trip tickets on buses, trains, and flights across Italy.
