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Quanto costa il biglietto per l'autobus regionale?

How much is the ticket for the regional bus?

Pronunciation

'Regionale' — 're-jo-NA-le'. Four syllables; stress on the third.

When to use it

Ask at a rural bus station or tourist office when planning to travel between towns by regional coach service.

What it means

'Autobus regionale' is a regional bus (intercity coach). In Italy, regional bus companies (SITA, Autolinee Toscane, Cotral, etc.) serve routes not covered by trains. They are cheaper but slower.

Variations

C'è un autobus diretto o devo cambiare?

Is there a direct bus or do I need to change?

Checks for connections on regional routes.

A che ora parte il prossimo?

What time does the next one leave?

Departure time question for regional coaches.

Dove si compra il biglietto per questo bus?

Where do I buy the ticket for this bus?

Asks the purchase point for regional bus tickets.

Mini Dialogue

— Quanto costa il biglietto per l'autobus regionale per Siena? — Sette euro e cinquanta. — Si compra qui? — Sì, o direttamente dall'autista se non ha prenotato.

— How much is the ticket for the regional bus to Siena? — Seven euros fifty. — Do I buy it here? — Yes, or directly from the driver if you haven't booked.

Cultural Note

Regional Italian bus companies are a patchwork of local operators. In Tuscany, 'Autolinee Toscane' serves most routes. In Lazio, 'Cotral' is dominant. Timetables are often available only in Italian — using apps like Muoviti or Moovit helps navigate them.