Travel and Tourism: How to Get There

Types of Transport

das Auto - the car
der Bus - the bus
die Bahn/das Zug - the train
das Flugzeug - the airplane
das Schiff - the ship
die Fähre - the ferry
das Fahrrad - the bicycle
zu Fuß gehen - to walk

Preparing for the Journey

die Fahrkarte - the ticket
der Fahrplan - the schedule/timetable
die Abfahrt - the departure
die Ankunft - the arrival
das Gepäck - the luggage
der Reisepass - the passport
die Zollkontrolle - the customs control

During the Journey

die Verspätung - the delay
der Bahnhof/der Flughafen - the train station/the airport
der Bahnsteig/das Gate - the platform/the gate
das Abteil/der Sitz - the compartment/the seat
die Auskunft/die Information - the information
die Haltestelle - the stop
umsteigen - to change/transfer
aussteigen - to get off

Remember to maintain frequent exposure to these vocabulary words by using flashcards, and aim to incorporate them in sentences in your vocabulary drills. The more practice, the more comfortable you’ll become using travel-related terminology. Also, consider reading German travel blogs or watching German travel videos to see these words in context. This method can enhance your understanding and strengthen your language proficiency.