54 phrases · Levels: A1A2B1B2
Scusa, questo autobus va al centro?
Excuse me, does this bus go to the city centre?
Use this when you are unsure whether the bus at the stop goes to the city centre. It is a quick, polite question suitable for any stranger at the stop. Switch to 'Scusi' for a more formal tone.
Quanto tempo devo aspettare?
How long do I have to wait?
Ask this when there is no electronic display at the stop and you need a rough idea of the wait time. It works for buses, trams, and even ferries.
A che ora passa il primo autobus?
What time does the first bus come?
Use this early in the morning when you need to know the first departure of the day. Also useful the evening before when planning an early-morning trip.
Mi fermo qui?
Do I stop here?
Use when you are unsure whether you are standing at the correct boarding point, especially at large interchanges with multiple stops.
Questo è il capolinea?
Is this the terminus?
Ask this when the bus seems to have stopped and the driver is not moving, or when you are unsure whether your destination is the last stop.
Ha un biglietto da vendermi?
Do you have a ticket to sell me?
Use this when the nearby tabaccheria is closed and you need a ticket urgently. Some locals carry spare tickets and may sell one.
Devo timbrare il biglietto?
Do I have to stamp the ticket?
Ask a fellow passenger before boarding if you are unsure whether the ticket needs to be validated. Critical question to avoid fines.
Scusi, quante fermate mancano per arrivare a...?
Excuse me, how many stops are left to get to...?
Use on the bus when you have lost count of stops or are in an unfamiliar area. Insert the destination name after 'a'.
Questa linea passa per la stazione?
Does this line go through the station?
Use at any bus stop when you need to reach the railway station and want to confirm the route. Replace 'la stazione' with any other landmark.
L'autobus è in ritardo?
Is the bus late?
Use after the scheduled departure time has passed and you want to confirm with other waiting passengers whether the bus is simply delayed.
Posso salire da davanti?
Can I board from the front?
Ask the driver directly when bus doors are multiple and you are unsure which to use, especially useful with large luggage or a pushchair.
Come funziona l'abbonamento mensile?
How does the monthly pass work?
Ask at a ticket office or a well-informed fellow passenger when you plan to stay for a month or more and want to save money on daily tickets.
Questa è una fermata a richiesta?
Is this a request stop?
Use when a stop sign has a different shape or colour suggesting it may be optional, or when you are in a rural area where not all buses stop automatically.
Il biglietto è integrato con la metro?
Is the ticket integrated with the metro?
Ask before buying a standard bus ticket if you plan to continue your journey by metro, to avoid buying two separate tickets.
Dove scendo per il museo?
Where do I get off for the museum?
Use on the bus or at a stop to ask where to alight. Replace 'il museo' with any destination.
C'è un autobus notturno?
Is there a night bus?
Ask late at night when normal services have ended and you need to get home or to your hotel.
Posso comprare un biglietto giornaliero?
Can I buy a day ticket?
Use at a ticket machine or tabaccheria when you plan to make several journeys in one day and want unlimited travel.
Quante linee passano da questa fermata?
How many lines stop at this stop?
Useful at a large interchange stop when you want to know all your options before committing to one route.
Questo autobus ha la pedana per le sedie a rotelle?
Does this bus have a wheelchair ramp?
Ask before boarding when travelling with a wheelchair user, an elderly person, or a pushchair that cannot manage steps.
Mi sono perso/a. Mi aiuta?
I'm lost. Can you help me?
Use this at any bus stop when you are completely disoriented and need the help of a fellow passenger or passerby.
C'è un biglietto ridotto per studenti?
Is there a reduced ticket for students?
Ask at a ticket office or tobacconist when you have a student ID and want to check if you qualify for a discounted fare.
C'è un servizio sostitutivo oggi?
Is there a replacement service today?
Ask during strikes, roadworks, or metro closures when the normal line is suspended and you need to find an alternative.
Posso portare il cane sull'autobus?
Can I bring my dog on the bus?
Ask the driver or a fellow passenger before boarding with a pet, as rules differ by city and company.
Da quella fermata, quanti minuti a piedi fino a...?
From that stop, how many minutes on foot to...?
Ask before boarding to judge whether the bus stop is a practical option or whether walking would be faster.
A quale fermata devo cambiare?
At which stop do I need to change?
Use when you know you need to change bus but do not know the interchange stop. Essential on routes requiring two or more buses.
Il bus è sempre così affollato a quest'ora?
Is the bus always this crowded at this time?
Use to make conversation with other waiting passengers and get insider advice on less busy times to travel.
Posso sedermi qui?
May I sit here?
Use at a bus stop with bench seating when you want to sit next to someone already seated.
Che linea prendo per andare a...?
Which line do I take to get to...?
The most basic and essential question at any bus stop when you do not know which route number to take.
Posso pagare il biglietto con la carta?
Can I pay for the ticket with a card?
Ask at a ticket machine or vending point when you have no cash and want to use contactless or chip-and-pin payment.
Ho preso la fermata sbagliata.
I got off at the wrong stop.
Use when you realise you have alighted at the wrong stop and need to explain your situation to someone nearby in order to get new directions.
Dov'è la fermata più vicina?
Where is the nearest bus stop?
Ask pedestrians or shopkeepers when you are on foot and need to find the closest bus stop to your current location.
Che numero ha questo autobus?
What number is this bus?
Use when a bus arrives but the display panel is unclear, dirty, or off, and you need to confirm the route number before boarding.
Posso stare in piedi sull'autobus?
Can I stand on the bus?
Relevant when the bus is very full and all seats are taken, or when you want to confirm it is acceptable to stand for your journey.
Quanto costa il biglietto?
How much does the ticket cost?
The fundamental price question — use it at any ticket point, tabaccheria, or vending machine.
Il bus fa capolinea qui e poi riparte?
Does the bus terminate here and then depart again?
Ask when you are already on a bus that has reached what appears to be a terminus, and you want to know if it will continue or if you need to reboard.
Scusi, oggi vale l'orario feriale o festivo?
Excuse me, does the weekday or holiday timetable apply today?
Ask on public holidays, Sundays, or eves of holidays when you are unsure which timetable applies. Critical for avoiding long waits.
La macchinetta accetta la carta di credito?
Does the ticket machine accept credit cards?
Ask another passenger or read the machine's display when you want to pay by card at an automatic ticket vending machine.
C'è un sito o un'app per gli orari?
Is there a website or app for the timetables?
Ask a local or the driver to get the official digital resource for real-time bus information in that city.
Dove compro il biglietto per il bus?
Where do I buy a bus ticket?
The essential first question for any new arrival in an Italian city who does not know the local ticket-buying system.
Come si suona il campanello per la fermata?
How do you ring the bell for the stop?
Ask when you are on board and cannot locate the stop-request button, especially on older buses.
Questi posti sono riservati agli anziani?
Are these seats reserved for the elderly?
Ask before sitting in seats near the door that may be marked for priority passengers, to avoid sitting in a reserved spot.
Questa fermata è attiva anche di notte?
Is this stop active at night too?
Ask before walking to a distant stop late at night, to confirm that the night service actually uses the same stop as the daytime service.
Posso avere una ricevuta del biglietto?
Can I have a receipt for the ticket?
Ask when purchasing a ticket for business expense purposes, or when your employer requires proof of travel.
Ha spiccioli? Il biglietto costa un euro e cinquanta.
Do you have small change? The ticket costs one euro fifty.
Ask a fellow passenger for small change when you only have large notes and the vending machine or tabaccheria requires exact money.
Posso portare una valigia grande sull'autobus?
Can I bring a large suitcase on the bus?
Ask before boarding an urban bus with airport-sized luggage, to avoid conflict with drivers or passengers on crowded vehicles.
Quando passa la prossima corsa?
When does the next service pass?
Use when you have just missed a bus and want to know how long until the next one.
I bambini viaggiano gratis?
Do children travel for free?
Ask when travelling with children to know whether you need to purchase tickets for them or whether they can ride free.
C'è sciopero oggi?
Is there a strike today?
Ask when there are no buses and you cannot understand why. Italian transport strikes happen regularly and can cause complete suspension of service.
C'è un biglietto di andata e ritorno per il bus?
Is there a return ticket for the bus?
Ask when you plan to make a round trip on the bus the same day and want to buy both legs at once, potentially at a discount.
Le dispiace se mi siedo qui accanto?
Do you mind if I sit here next to you?
Use at a bus stop with limited seating when you want to sit next to a stranger, showing consideration and politeness.
In quale direzione va questo autobus?
In which direction does this bus go?
Use when multiple buses share the same stop and you need to confirm you are boarding the one heading in the right direction.
Posso mostrare il biglietto digitale sul telefono?
Can I show the digital ticket on my phone?
Ask before boarding when you have purchased a ticket via a transport app and are unsure whether electronic tickets are accepted on that particular service.
C'è una fermata davanti all'ospedale?
Is there a stop in front of the hospital?
Ask when heading to a hospital and you want to know if you can be dropped right at the entrance or if you need to walk from a nearby stop.
C'è un parcheggio di scambio vicino a questa fermata?
Is there a park-and-ride near this stop?
Ask when driving towards a congested city centre and looking for a place to leave your car and continue by bus.