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.
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.
