What is the nearest public transport?
tras-POR-to pub-BLI-co — stress on the second syllable of each word.
Ask your host to understand how to get around the city from your specific location.
'Trasporto pubblico' = public transport. 'Più vicino' (nearest) = comparative of 'vicino'. Italian cities have metros ('metropolitana'), trams ('tram'), buses ('autobus'), and regional trains ('treni regionali'). Each city has a different system.
C'è una fermata della metro vicino?
Is there a metro stop nearby?
Ask specifically about the metro if the city has one
Quale autobus va in centro?
Which bus goes to the centre?
Ask for the bus number for the most common destination
Dove compro i biglietti?
Where do I buy tickets?
Ask for the nearest tobacco shop or vending machine for tickets
Italian public transport tickets must always be validated on boarding. On buses and trams, look for the yellow or orange validation machines. On metro, validate at the turnstile. A spot-checked unvalidated ticket results in a fine of €100 — even if you have a ticket.