How much does the ticket cost?
'Costa' — 'CO-sta'. Single 's' sound, not a 'z'. Stress on first syllable.
The fundamental price question — use it at any ticket point, tabaccheria, or vending machine.
'Quanto costa' (how much does it cost) is one of the first phrases every Italian learner should master. It works for any purchase. 'Il biglietto' is the ticket.
Qual è la tariffa?
What is the fare?
'Tariffa' is the official word for transport fare; slightly more formal.
Costa lo stesso in tutto il comune?
Does it cost the same across the whole municipality?
Important if your journey crosses suburban zones.
Il biglietto è a zona?
Is the ticket zone-based?
Asks about a zonal pricing system.
Standard urban bus tickets in Italian cities typically cost between €1.20 and €2.00 and are valid for a set time window (75–90 minutes) rather than for a single journey.