Signification
The required pass for bus travel.
Contexte culturel
In many Romanian cities, you cannot buy a ticket from the driver. You must buy it beforehand from a kiosk (ghereta) or via SMS. The transport authority in Bucharest is called STB. They use 'Activ' cards which you can top up with 'bilete'. Cluj was one of the first cities to allow payment for a 'bilet de autobuz' directly with a contactless bank card on the bus. It is considered very rude and risky to ride without a ticket. Inspectors are known for being uncompromising with tourists.
Validate Immediately
In Romania, simply having a ticket isn't enough. You must validate it (compostare) the moment you step onto the bus.
SMS Ticketing
If you have a local SIM card, buying a ticket via SMS is the fastest way to avoid looking for a kiosk.
Signification
The required pass for bus travel.
Validate Immediately
In Romania, simply having a ticket isn't enough. You must validate it (compostare) the moment you step onto the bus.
SMS Ticketing
If you have a local SIM card, buying a ticket via SMS is the fastest way to avoid looking for a kiosk.
Keep it until the end
Inspectors often wait at the bus stop to check tickets as people get off. Keep your bilet until you are away from the station.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition.
Vreau un bilet ___ autobuz.
The standard collocation is 'bilet de autobuz'.
Which is the correct plural form?
Ieri am cumpărat două ___.
'Bilet' is a neuter noun with the plural 'bilete'. 'Autobuz' stays singular in this phrase.
Complete the dialogue at the kiosk.
Călător: Bună ziua! ___ bilet de autobuz, vă rog. Vânzătoare: Poftiți, costă 3 lei.
'Vreau un...' (I want a...) is the most common way to request an item.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are on the bus and an inspector asks for your ticket.
'Poftiți' is a polite way to offer something you are holding.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Bilet vs. Abonament
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesVreau un bilet ___ autobuz.
The standard collocation is 'bilet de autobuz'.
Ieri am cumpărat două ___.
'Bilet' is a neuter noun with the plural 'bilete'. 'Autobuz' stays singular in this phrase.
Călător: Bună ziua! ___ bilet de autobuz, vă rog. Vânzătoare: Poftiți, costă 3 lei.
'Vreau un...' (I want a...) is the most common way to request an item.
Situation: You are on the bus and an inspector asks for your ticket.
'Poftiți' is a polite way to offer something you are holding.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIn Bucharest, no. In some smaller towns, yes. It's always safer to buy it beforehand or use an app.
In Bucharest, a standard bilet is valid for 90 minutes and allows transfers between buses, trams, and trolleybuses.
The fine is usually around 80-100 RON if paid on the spot, or more if processed later.
It is neuter: 'un bilet' (singular), 'două bilete' (plural).
Generally, no. They are separate systems, though 'metropolitan' tickets that cover both are becoming more common.
Children under 7 usually travel for free in most Romanian cities.
It means to validate your ticket using the machines inside the bus.
Yes, using the 24pay app or by sending an SMS to the local transit number.
They usually wear blue or reflective vests and carry an electronic badge and a validation checker.
Yes, it is the standard term used nationwide.
Expressions liées
Abonament lunar
similarMonthly pass
Controlor de bilete
builds onTicket inspector
Stație de autobuz
relatedBus stop
Bilet de tren
similarTrain ticket
Cartelă de metrou
contrastSubway card
