Italian Phrase
C'è l'orario del bus notturno?
Meaning
The speaker is asking whether a timetable exists for the night bus service. It’s a practical question you’d ask at a station, information desk, or to a local.
When to use
Use this sentence when you need to find out the departure times of night buses, especially in larger cities where night routes differ from daytime schedules. It works well in formal or polite contexts, such as speaking to staff or strangers.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'èl'orariodelbusnotturno?
C'è
Contraction of "ci è", used to indicate existence (there is/are).
l'orario
Noun "orario" (schedule) with the elided article "l'" before a vowel.
del
Contraction of "di + il", meaning "of the"; links the noun "orario" to the following noun.
bus
Masculine noun borrowed from English; in Italian it can also be "autobus" or "corriera".
notturno
Adjective meaning "night"; must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies (masc. singular).
🗨In Conversation
Scusi, c'è l'orario del bus notturno?
Excuse me, is there a night bus schedule?
Sì, lo trovi al tabellone vicino all'ingresso.
Yes, you can find it on the board near the entrance.
✕Common Mistakes
C'è il orario del bus notturno?
The article before a vowel must be elided: use "l'orario" not "il orario".
C'è l'orario del bus notturna?
"Bus" is masculine, so the adjective must be masculine "notturno".
C'è l'orario bus notturno?
The preposition "di" is required to link the nouns: "l'orario del bus...".
↔Alternatives
Qual è l'orario del bus notturno?
What is the night bus schedule?
Può mostrarmi l'orario del bus notturno?
Can you show me the night bus schedule?
Dove posso trovare l'orario del bus notturno?
Where can I find the night bus schedule?
Cultural Tip
In Italy the word "bus" is often replaced by "autobus" or "corriera", especially in formal writing. Night services are usually called "linee notturne". When asking strangers, start with "Scusi" or "Mi scusi" to keep the tone polite. In many cities the night timetable is posted on a separate board or on the website of the local transport authority.