German phrases

German phrases for train travel

Train stations are a common real-life situation where a few German phrases are immediately useful.

Buying tickets

Ich möchte eine Fahrkarte kaufen. — I would like to buy a ticket.

Einfach oder hin und zurück? — One way or return?

Finding your train

Von welchem Gleis fährt der Zug? — Which platform does the train leave from?

Wo ist Gleis drei? — Where is platform three?

Delays and connections

Hat der Zug Verspätung? — Is the train delayed?

Ich muss umsteigen. — I need to change trains.