How much is the ticket for the regional bus?
'Regionale' — 're-jo-NA-le'. Four syllables; stress on the third.
Ask at a rural bus station or tourist office when planning to travel between towns by regional coach service.
'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.
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.
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.