German - Public Transport

Welcher Bus fährt nach ___?

Which bus goes to ___?

Meaning: Which bus goes to ___?

When to use: Use this to ask which bus line goes to a city or a named destination.

Tip: Don't use 'in' for cities — say 'nach' for cities (e.g. 'nach Berlin').

Fährt dieser Zug nach ___?

Does this train go to ___?

Meaning: Does this train go to ___?

When to use: Ask this when you are already on or near a specific train and want to confirm its destination.

Wo muss ich aussteigen?

Where should I get off?

Meaning: Where should I get off?

When to use: Use this to ask a driver, conductor or fellow passenger which stop you need.

Was ist die nächste Haltestelle?

What is the next stop?

Meaning: What is the next stop?

When to use: Ask this on a bus or tram to check the upcoming stop.

Wann fährt der ___ ab?

What time does the ___ leave?

Meaning: What time does the ___ leave?

When to use: Ask about departure time for a bus, train or other service; insert the vehicle or service word.

Wann kommt es an?

When does it arrive?

Meaning: When does it arrive?

When to use: Use this to ask about the arrival time of a vehicle or service.

Tip: Remember to match pronoun with gender (er for der Zug, sie for die S-Bahn).

Was kostet ein Ticket nach ___?

How much is a ticket to ___?

Meaning: How much is a ticket to ___?

When to use: Ask this at a ticket counter or machine when you need the price for a destination.

Ich hätte gern ein Ticket nach ___, bitte.

I'd like a ticket to ___, please.

Meaning: I'd like a ticket to ___, please.

When to use: Polite phrase to buy a ticket at a counter or from a seller.

Muss ich umsteigen?

Do I need to change trains?

Meaning: Do I need to change trains?

When to use: Ask this when you want to know if a transfer is required to reach your destination.

Der Bus hat Verspätung.

The bus is late.

Meaning: The bus is late.

When to use: Use this to report or comment that a bus is delayed.

Ist das der richtige Bus nach ___?

Is this the right bus for ___?

Meaning: Is this the right bus for ___?

When to use: Ask to confirm that the vehicle you're on or near goes to your destination.

Von welchem Gleis fährt der Zug nach ___?

Which platform do I need for ___?

Meaning: Which platform do I need for ___?

When to use: Use this at a train station to ask from which track or platform your train departs.

Wie viele Stationen sind es bis ___?

How many stops is it to ___?

Meaning: How many stops is it to ___?

When to use: Ask this on a tram or subway to find out how many stations until your destination.