German Phrase
Gibt's 'nen Fahrplan für den Nachtbus?
Meaning
The speaker is asking whether a timetable exists for the night bus, using a relaxed, everyday tone. The phrase mixes a standard question structure with colloquial contractions.
When to use
Use this sentence when you’re at a train station, bus stop, or chatting with locals about night transport. It’s perfect for informal settings – with friends, fellow travelers, or staff at a ticket office who are comfortable with casual German.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Gibt's'nenFahrplanfürdenNachtbus?
Gibt's
Contraction of "Gibt es" (is there). Common in spoken German, especially in questions.
'nen
Colloquial short form of "einen" (accusative masculine). Used in informal speech.
Fahrplan
Noun meaning "timetable" or "schedule". Takes the accusative case after "gibt es".
für
Preposition meaning "for"; it always governs the accusative case.
den Nachtbus
Masculine noun "Nachtbus" (night bus) in the accusative after "für".
🗨In Conversation
Gibt's 'nen Fahrplan für den Nachtbus?
Is there a schedule for the night bus?
Ja, hier drüben an der Tafel. Der fährt alle 30 Minuten.
Yes, over there on the board. It runs every 30 minutes.
✕Common Mistakes
Gibt's ein Fahrplan für den Nachtbus?
"Fahrplan" is masculine, so the correct accusative article is "einen" (or colloquial "'nen").
Gibt's nen Fahrplan für den Nachtbus?
The apostrophe is optional; many learners write "'nen" correctly, but "nen" without the apostrophe is also accepted in casual writing.
Gibt's 'nen Fahrplan für die Nachtbus?
Never use "für die Nachtbus" – "Nachtbus" is masculine, so the accusative article is "den".
↔Alternatives
Gibt es einen Fahrplan für den Nachtbus?
Is there a timetable for the night bus?
Wo finde ich den Fahrplan für den Nachtbus?
Where can I find the timetable for the night bus?
Hat die Stadt einen Nachtbus‑Fahrplan?
Does the city have a night‑bus schedule?
Cultural Tip
In many German cities night buses (Nachtbus) run less frequently than daytime lines, often only every 30–60 minutes. Schedules are usually posted at major stops and also available online via the local transport authority’s app. When asking for a Fahrplan, locals appreciate the informal tone, but in very formal contexts (e.g., writing an email to a transport company) stick to the full form "Gibt es einen Fahrplan…".