Using Buses & the Metro
Use these phrases when you travel around a city by bus or metro and need help from local people.
Key Phrases
Where can I buy a ticket, and do I need to validate it before I get on?
💡 You might get a fine if you do not check in before the journey begins.
If I want to go to the central station, which line should I take from here?
💡 You can look at the subway map that is on the wall of the station.
How many stops is it to the museum, or should I get off at the next stop?
💡 You may want to count the stops so you do not miss your station today.
Do I need to transfer to another line, or is this a direct train to my destination?
💡 The speaker is asking if they must change trains during their journey to the center.
Could you please tell me when we get to the street where the big library is?
💡 You can ask the bus driver to point out your stop when you get close.
Does this bus go to the main park, or have I got on the wrong one?
💡 It is good to check the direction of the bus before you pay your fare.
If I buy a day ticket, will it work on both the bus and the metro?
💡 This ticket might save you money if you plan to make many trips today.
Is this the ticket machine that takes credit cards, or does it only take cash?
💡 Some machines have a screen which shows instructions in many different international languages.
How often do the trains run, and what time does the last service leave tonight?
💡 You should check the timetable if you want to travel late in the evening.
Can you show me on this map where I am, because I have lost my way?
💡 This is a useful question when you are confused about your current location.