末班车几点？
mòbānchē jǐ diǎn?
When is the last train or bus · trad. 末班車幾點？
末班车几点？ (Mòbānchē jǐ diǎn) asks for the departure time of the last bus, train, or subway. It's a crucial question when planning late-night travel, as public transport in China often stops earlier than expected.
What does 末班车几点？ (mòbānchē jǐ diǎn?) mean?
末班车几点？ (mòbānchē jǐ diǎn?) means “when is the last train or bus” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “last departure what time?”
When to use it
Neutral and direct. It's suitable for asking staff at a station or a local. If you need to specify the type of transport, you can add it before 末班车, e.g., 地铁末班车几点？ (Dìtiě mòbānchē jǐ diǎn, “When is the last subway?”).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “moh-bahn-chuh jee dyen?” The first syllable is a falling tone, followed by a level tone, then a rising tone, and finally a falling-rising tone.
Other ways to say it
- 最后一班车几点？zuìhòu yībānchē jǐ diǎn?When is the last departure?
- 末班车什么时候？mòbānchē shénme shíhou?When is the last departure? (using “when” instead of “what time”)
- 末班地铁几点？mòbān dìtiě jǐ diǎn?When is the last subway?
Examples
请问，末班车几点？
qǐngwèn, mòbānchē jǐ diǎn?
Excuse me, when is the last bus/train?
我得赶末班车，不然就回不去了。
wǒ děi gǎn mòbānchē, bùrán jiù huíbúqù le.
I have to catch the last bus/train, otherwise I can't get back.
这里的末班车通常在晚上十一点就停运了。
zhèli de mòbānchē tōngcháng zài wǎnshang shíyī diǎn jiù tíngyùn le.
The last bus/train here usually stops running at 11 PM.
Pro tip: Be aware that public transport, especially subways and buses, often stops running around 10:30 PM or 11:00 PM in many Chinese cities, so it's wise to ask early.
Related phrases
在哪儿换乘？ · Where do i transfer这个座位有人吗？ · Is this seat taken到了叫我一下 · Please tell me when we arrive
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