10 essential German phrases for using public transport
Navigate German public transport with confidence using these 10 essential phrases. Get where you need to go!
Mastering public transport is key to exploring Germany independently. Whether you're catching a train, bus, or tram, knowing these phrases will make your journey smoother and less stressful. From buying tickets to asking for directions, these simple expressions will help you handle common situations. Don't let language barriers hold you back from experiencing all that Germany has to offer!
What this lesson covers
Core German words for everyday conversation.
English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.
A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.
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Words 1–10
- Wo ist die nächste Bushaltestelle?Voh ist dee NAYKH-steh BOOS-hal-shtel-leh?Where is the nearest bus stop?
- Eine Fahrkarte nach Berlin, bitte.EYE-neh FAHR-kart-eh nahkh Ber-LEEN, BIT-teh.One ticket to Berlin, please.
- Was kostet das?Vahs KOS-tet dahss?How much does that cost?
- Wann fährt der nächste Zug ab?Vahn feyrt dehr NAYKH-steh TSOOK ahp?When does the next train depart?
- Ist dieser Zug pünktlich?Ist DEE-zer TSOOK PÜNKTL-ikh?Is this train on time?
- Entschuldigung, wo kann ich umsteigen?Ent-SHOOL-dee-goong, voh kahn ikh OOM-shtey-gen?Excuse me, where can I change trains/lines?
- Haltestelle bitte.HAL-teh-shtel-leh BIT-teh.Stop, please.
- Ich habe meinen Anschluss verpasst.Ikh HAH-beh MY-nen AHN-shlooss fehr-PAHSS-t.I've missed my connection.
- Gibt es hier WLAN?Gift ess heer VAY-lahn?Is there Wi-Fi here?
- Vielen Dank für Ihre Hilfe!FEE-len DAHNK foor EE-reh HIL-feh!Thank you very much for your help!
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