Meaning
Inquiring about public transport schedules.
Cultural Background
Public transport is highly reliable in major cities. Using the 'Trafi' app is the modern equivalent of asking 'Kada autobusas?'. In the capital, trolleybuses are as common as buses. You might ask 'Kada trolibusas?' instead. In villages, the bus might only come twice a day. Asking a local is often more reliable than the faded paper schedule. Younger people often use the slang 'busas' or 'trūlas' (for trolleybus) in casual conversation.
Skip the 'is'
Don't say 'Kada yra autobusas?'. It sounds much more natural to just say 'Kada autobusas?'.
Check the vehicle
In Vilnius and Kaunas, make sure you aren't waiting for a trolleybus if you ask for a bus!
Meaning
Inquiring about public transport schedules.
Skip the 'is'
Don't say 'Kada yra autobusas?'. It sounds much more natural to just say 'Kada autobusas?'.
Check the vehicle
In Vilnius and Kaunas, make sure you aren't waiting for a trolleybus if you ask for a bus!
Politeness
Always start with 'Atsiprašau' (Excuse me) when asking a stranger.
Use Numbers
This is the best way to practice Lithuanian numbers (minutes and hours).
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word to ask when the bus is.
____ autobusas?
'Kada' means 'when', which is used for time.
Choose the correct way to ask for a bus to Vilnius.
Which one is correct?
The preposition 'į' requires the accusative case 'Vilnių'.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Matching basic transport vocabulary.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Atsiprašau, ____ autobusas? B: Po dešimt minučių.
The answer 'Po dešimt minučių' (In ten minutes) indicates a time question.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises____ autobusas?
'Kada' means 'when', which is used for time.
Which one is correct?
The preposition 'į' requires the accusative case 'Vilnių'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Matching basic transport vocabulary.
A: Atsiprašau, ____ autobusas? B: Po dešimt minučių.
The answer 'Po dešimt minučių' (In ten minutes) indicates a time question.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, in the present tense, 'Kada autobusas?' is perfectly correct and natural.
Use 'autobusas' (nominative) for the subject. Use 'autobusą' (accusative) if you are taking the bus (e.g., 'Aš laukiu autobusą' - though 'autobuso' genitive is better there).
Usually, you'd ask 'Kada atvažiuos taksi?' because taxis are ordered, but 'Kada taksi?' works if you're waiting for one.
Add 'Atsiprašau' at the beginning: 'Atsiprašau, kada autobusas?'.
Add 'kitas': 'Kada kitas autobusas?'.
Yes, it is the direct equivalent and is used for all time-related questions.
Ask 'Kada autobusai?' (plural).
Yes, 'Trafi' is very popular, but asking is still common, especially if the app is acting up.
Use 'į stotį'. So: 'Kada autobusas į stotį?'.
It is masculine (ends in -as).
Related Phrases
Kada traukinys?
similarWhen is the train?
Kur stotelė?
builds onWhere is the stop?
Bilietas, prašau
builds onA ticket, please
Kada kitas?
specialized formWhen is the next one?
