10 essential Greek phrases for using public transport
Navigate Greek buses, trams, and metro with confidence using these key phrases.
Getting around in Greece often means relying on public transport, especially in bustling cities like Athens or Thessaloniki. Whether you're catching a bus, hopping on a tram, or diving into the metro system, knowing a few basic phrases can make your journey smoother and more enjoyable. These expressions will help you ask for directions, purchase tickets, understand information, and interact politely with staff and fellow passengers. Mastering them is a great step towards independent travel and a more immersive experience of daily Greek life.
What this lesson covers
Core Greek 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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Learn the first set, listen out loud, then move into the full list below.
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Words 1–10
- Πού είναι η στάση;Poo ee-neh ee STAH-see?Where is the stop?
- Ένα εισιτήριο, παρακαλώ.Eh-nah ee-see-TEE-ree-oh, pah-rah-kah-LO.One ticket, please.
- Πόσο κάνει;POH-soh KAH-nee?How much is it?
- Πότε φεύγει το λεωφορείο;POH-teh FEV-ghee toh leh-oh-foh-REE-oh?When does the bus leave?
- Πότε φτάνει;POH-teh FTAH-nee?When does it arrive?
- Αυτό το λεωφορείο πάει στο κέντρο;AHF-toh toh leh-oh-foh-REE-oh PAH-ee stoh KEN-troh?Does this bus go to the center?
- Μπορώ να βγω εδώ;Boh-ROH nah vghoh eh-THOH?Can I get off here?
- Ευχαριστώ.Ef-hah-ree-STOH.Thank you.
- Συγγνώμη.Seegh-NOH-mee.Excuse me / Sorry.
- Δεν καταλαβαίνω.Then kah-tah-lah-VEH-noh.I don't understand.
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