Traveling by Train: Phrases for Train Stations and Tickets

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Traveling by train is a common and convenient way to explore China, especially given the extensive and efficient railway network. Knowing the essential phrases can help you navigate train stations, purchase tickets, and interact with staff, making your journey more enjoyable and stress-free. Below are key phrases for different scenarios you might encounter while traveling by train in China.

Buying Train Tickets

  1. Where can I buy train tickets?

    我在哪里可以买火车票？
    
Wǒ zài nǎlǐ kěyǐ mǎi huǒchē piào?
  2. Can I book a ticket to Beijing?

    我可以订一张去北京的票吗？
    
Wǒ kěyǐ dìng yī zhāng qù Běijīng de piào ma?
  3. Is there a discount for children or seniors?

    孩子或老年人有优惠吗？

    Háizi huò lǎoniánrén yǒu yōuhuì ma?

At the Train Station

  1. Which platform does the train to Shanghai depart from?

    去上海的火车从哪个站台出发？

    Qù Shànghǎi de huǒchē cóng nǎge zhàntái chūfā?
  2. Where is the waiting area?
    
等候区在哪里？

    Děnghòu qū zài nǎlǐ?
  3. Can you help me find my train?

    你能帮我找到我的火车吗？
    
Nǐ néng bāng wǒ zhǎodào wǒ de huǒchē ma?

On the Train

  1. Is this seat taken?

    这个座位有人吗？

    Zhège zuòwèi yǒu rén ma?
  2. When does the train arrive at the next station?

    火车什么时候到达下一站？

    Huǒchē shénme shíhòu dàodá xià yī zhàn?
  3. Can I buy snacks on the train?

    我可以在火车上买零食吗？

    Wǒ kěyǐ zài huǒchē shàng mǎi língshí ma?

Dealing with Luggage

  1. Where can I store my luggage?

    我的行李可以放在哪里？
    
Wǒ de xínglǐ kěyǐ fàng zài nǎlǐ?
  2. Is there a luggage service?

    这里有行李托运服务吗？

    Zhèlǐ yǒu xínglǐ tuōyùn fúwù ma?
  3. Can I keep my luggage with me?
    
我可以把行李放在身边吗？

    Wǒ kěyǐ bǎ xínglǐ fàng zài shēnbiān ma?

Arriving at Your Destination

  1. Which exit should I take to get to the taxi stand?

    我要去出租车站应该从哪个出口走？

    Wǒ yào qù chūzū chē zhàn yīnggāi cóng nǎge chūkǒu zǒu?
  2. How far is the hotel from the train station?
    
从火车站到酒店有多远？
    
Cóng huǒchē zhàn dào jiǔdiàn yǒu duō yuǎn?
  3. Is there a shuttle service to the city center?

    有到市中心的班车服务吗？
    
Yǒu dào shì zhōngxīn de bānchē fúwù ma?

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