Learn Japanese: Travel

Here's some phrases for train or bus travel, asking where to buy tickets, asking about the services, buying a ticket, and finding your departure platform.

This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and Japanese, to improve your Japanese vocabulary and help you to express yourself in Japanese.

These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing Japanese language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal Japanese class. The more you expose your brain to Japanese audio, the faster you'll learn.

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View the full list of English and Japanese phrases in this episode.

Phrases in this episode:

• Let's go by train.
• Is there a train station map available?
• Where can I find the timetable/schedule?
• How long is the journey to Tokyo?
• What time does the next train to Tokyo depart?
• How frequent are the trains to Tokyo?
• Trains leave every hour.
• Where do I buy a ticket?
• How much is a ticket to Tokyo?
• Is there a discount for students?
• Is there a restroom on the train?
• Is there Wi-Fi on the train?
• Is there food service on the train?
• Can I purchase a round-trip ticket?
• Can I change my ticket to a different day?
• Can I keep my luggage with me?
• I’d like one ticket to Tokyo, please.
• Where do I find the train to Tokyo?
• Is this the right train for Tokyo?
• Can you help me find my seat?
• Are there any stops or transfers on the way to Tokyo?
• Would you tell me when we arrive at Tokyo?