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 Vietnamese, to improve your Vietnamese vocabulary and help you to express yourself in Vietnamese.

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

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

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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 Hanoi?


• What time does the next train to Hanoi depart?


• How frequent are the trains to Hanoi?


• Trains leave every hour.


• Where do I buy a ticket?


• How much is a ticket to Hanoi?


• 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 Hanoi, please.


• Where do I find the train to Hanoi?


• Is this the right train for Hanoi?


• Can you help me find my seat?


• Are there any stops or transfers on the way to Hanoi?


• Would you tell me when we arrive at Hanoi?