Where can I buy a bus ticket?
bi-GLIET-to — three syllables, stress on the second. 'gli' is a palatal sound.
Ask at check-out when you plan to take public transport and need to buy a ticket before boarding.
'Dove posso comprare' (where can I buy) + noun is a fundamental question structure. 'Biglietto' means ticket (for transport, cinema, events etc.). In Italian cities, bus tickets must be bought before boarding and validated on the bus — not purchased on board.
Vendete biglietti del bus qui?
Do you sell bus tickets here?
Many Italian hotels sell transport tickets at reception
C'è una tabaccheria qui vicino?
Is there a tobacconist nearby?
Tabaccherie (tobacco shops) sell transport tickets throughout Italy
Si può comprare il biglietto sull'autobus?
Can you buy the ticket on the bus?
Usually no — buying on the bus costs more and not all buses have this service
In Italian cities, bus and tram tickets must be validated ('timbrate' or 'convalidate') by inserting them into the yellow or orange machines on board immediately when you get on. Failing to validate, even if you have a ticket, is technically a fine offence and inspectors do check.