01 / ASK
Find the platform
Entschuldigung, von welchem Gleis fährt der Zug ab?
Learn for the journey
German for getting there—and getting around.
Build your A2 German travel vocabulary through familiar situations: planning a trip, using public transport, buying tickets, asking for directions, checking into accommodation and dealing with small travel problems.
Search for German or English words, choose a topic, and study each word in a useful example. The goal is not just to recognise travel vocabulary, but to feel ready to use it in a real conversation.
Speak before you travel
Make your next question a German one.
Practise a few short exchanges until they feel natural. Replace the destination, time and ticket type to create new conversations.
02 / BUY
Get a ticket
Eine Fahrkarte nach Berlin, bitte.
03 / CHECK
Confirm the time
Wann kommt der Zug an?
Learn in context
A2 German travel vocabulary: Reisen und Verkehr
Travel and transport are useful themes for A2 German because they bring together everyday questions, time expressions, directions and polite requests. Practise words for trains, buses, stations, tickets and accommodation alongside short phrases you can use to ask for help or understand an announcement.
Start with core words such as der Bahnhof (train station), die Fahrkarte (ticket), der Fahrplan (timetable), die Haltestelle (stop) and die Unterkunft (accommodation). Learn them in short phrases and complete questions rather than as isolated translations.
Useful German phrases for travel
Wo ist der Bahnhof?Where is the train station?
Eine Fahrkarte nach München, bitte.A ticket to Munich, please.
Wann fährt der nächste Bus?When does the next bus leave?
Wie komme ich zum Hotel?How do I get to the hotel?
Muss ich umsteigen?Do I have to change trains?
Ich habe eine Reservierung.I have a reservation.
How to learn German transport vocabulary
Group the words by situation: before the journey, at the station, during the trip and at your destination. Learn the article with every noun—for example, der Zug, die Haltestelle and das Ticket. Then practise asking a question and understanding a short answer.
Study tip: cover the English translation, say the German phrase aloud, and then change the destination or time. Repeating a phrase with small changes builds flexibility.
Frequently asked questions
What German travel vocabulary should I know at A2?
Begin with transport, stations, tickets, timetables, directions, accommodation and common travel questions. Learn words such as der Zug, der Bus, die Fahrkarte and der Bahnhof in short sentences.
How do I ask for directions in German?
Useful questions include Wo ist …? (Where is …?), Wie komme ich zum Bahnhof? (How do I get to the train station?) and Ist es weit? (Is it far?). Remember to begin politely with Entschuldigung.
What is the difference between Verkehr and Reise?
Der Verkehr refers to traffic or transport, while die Reise means a journey or trip. Reisen can also be the verb “to travel”.
How can I practise German for a trip?
Role-play situations such as buying a ticket, asking when a bus leaves, checking into a hotel and explaining that you cannot find your platform. Practise both the question and a possible answer.