How to get there

Familiarize yourself with Spanish travel vocabulary: Key phrases to know include ‘la estación de tren’ (train station), ‘la estación de autobuses’ (bus station), ‘la oficina de reserva’ (booking office), ‘la parada del autobús’ (bus stop), ‘el billete’ (ticket), and ‘la sala de espera’ (waiting room).
Understand the difference between ‘ir’ and ‘venir’: ‘Ir’ is used when talking about going somewhere, while ‘venir’ is used when speaking about coming from somewhere. It’s important to use these verbs correctly in your sentences.
Learn how to describe modes of transport: For example, ‘el coche’ (car), ‘el tren’ (train), ‘el autobús’ (bus), ‘el avión’ (plane), ‘el barco’ (boat), and ‘la bicicleta’ (bicycle).
Learn how to ask and give directions: Phrases such as ‘¿Cómo llego a…?’ (How do I get to…?), ‘Tome la primera calle a la derecha’ (Take the first street on the right), and ‘Siga todo recto’ (Go straight ahead), will be particularly useful.
Know how to talk about schedules: This includes times of departures and arrivals, frequency of services, and delays. For this, understanding numbers and time in Spanish is essential.
Familiarize yourself with prepositions of location and movement: Terms such as ‘hacia’ (towards), ‘desde’ (from), ‘a través de’ (through), ‘sobre’ (over), ‘debajo de’ (under), ‘al lado de’ (next to), are crucial when explaining or asking for a route.
Be familiar with vocabulary related to accommodations: Whether it is a ‘hotel’, a ‘hostal’, an ‘albergue’ (hostel) or a ‘casa rural’ (country house), it’s important to know how to talk about different types of accommodation.
Understand key phrases for buying tickets: You should know how to ask for a single (‘un billete de ida’) or return ticket (‘un billete de ida y vuelta’), specify a destination and understand pricing.
Get a grasp on expressions to deal with problems encountered during travel, like ‘el vuelo está retrasado’ (the flight is delayed), ‘he perdido mi pasaporte’ (I have lost my passport), or ‘he olvidado mi billete’ (I have forgotten my ticket).
Remember the subjunctive mood might come handy while talking about potential plans or uncertainties, like ‘Quizá tome el tren.’ (I might take the train).