German · A1 (Beginner)
Transport in German: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful German words for transport are der Bus (the bus), die U-Bahn (the metro / subway) and das Taxi (the taxi). The full German transport phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential German vocabulary for transport, with example sentences and English translations. This is A1 (Beginner) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning German to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key transport vocabulary
| German | English |
|---|---|
| der Bus | the bus |
| die U-Bahn | the metro / subway |
| das Taxi | the taxi |
| der Zug | the train |
| das Fahrrad | the bicycle |
| zu Fuß | on foot |
| die S-Bahn | the suburban train |
| die Straßenbahn | the tram |
| der Bahnhof | the train station |
| die Haltestelle | the stop |
Example sentences
Ich nehme den Bus zur Arbeit.
I take the bus to work.
Die U-Bahn fährt um 8 Uhr.
The metro runs at 8 o'clock.
Können Sie bitte ein Taxi rufen?
Can you please call a taxi?
Der Zug nach Berlin fährt ab.
The train to Berlin is departing.
Ich fahre mit dem Fahrrad.
I ride by bicycle.
Ich gehe zu Fuß zum Markt.
I walk to the market.
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