Useful Chinese Phrases for Train Travel
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How to get to the train station
- Please send me to this train station. (Show the Chinese name of the station to the taxi driver.)
- Excuse me. Where can I take the bus or subway to the train station? (show the station name in Chinese)
- Would you please tell me when we arrive at the train station? Thank you! (asking when you are on a bus or subway to the train station)
- Excuse me. Is shuttle bus available to this train station? (asking at an airport)
- Excuse me. Where is this train station?
- How long will it take to this train station?
Buy / collect / refund / change ticket at the train station
- Excuse me. Where is the ticket office?
- Which ticket window offers English service?
- A second class seat ticket from Shanghai to Beijing on train G6 on May 10th, please.
- Where can I change a train ticket?
- I missed my train. Can I change my ticket for a later train?
- Excuse me. Where can I arrange ticket cancellation and refund?
- G Train - High Speed Train / D Train / Normal Train
- First Class Seat / Second Class Seat / Business Class Seat
- Soft Sleeper / Deluxe Soft Sleeper / Hard Sleeper / Soft Seat / Hard Seat
- Upper Berth / Middle Berth / Lower Berth
- Child Ticket / Adult Ticket
How to take the train
- Excuse me. Where is the entrance to the railway station?
- Could you please tell me where I should wait for my train? (show your ticket)
- Waiting for Boarding
- Could you please tell me which boarding gate I should go to for this ticket? (show your ticket)
- Ticket Checking
- Could you tell me which platform I should go to? (show your ticket)
- Could you please help me find a luggage porter?
- Where is the Information Desk?
- Where is the bathroom?
On the Train
- Excuse me. Could you tell me which coach I should board? (show your ticket)
- Could you please tell me where my seat/berth is?
- Hello! Would you mind exchanging the seat/berth with me? I want to stay together with my companion.
- Where is the dining car?
- Where should I go to report a lost ticket?
- Is this train delayed?
- Could you please remind me to prepare for getting off 10 minutes before the arrival of my destination?
Get off the train
- Excuse me. Where is the exit?
- Where can I take a taxi?
- Where can I take the subway?
- Where is the bus station?
- Is there a shuttle bus or subway to the airport?
- Where is the left-luggage office?
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Questions & Answers on Useful Chinese Phrases for Train Travel
Asked by Kregg from U.S.A | Sep. 02, 2018 08:27
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ReplyTicket Pickup at Airport
Hello,
Can I pick up my tickets for all train travel in China at the Airport Express Desk at Beijing (PEK) When I arrive?
Can I pick up my tickets for all train travel in China at the Airport Express Desk at Beijing (PEK) When I arrive?
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Answered by Washburn from USA | Sep. 02, 2018 20:32
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00ReplyNo, you need to go to a railway station. In Beijing, that measn Beijing Railway Station, Beijing West, Beijing South.
Asked by Fred from CANADA | Jul. 20, 2018 16:00Reply
ReplyCan I pick up my tickets for all train travel in China at any railway station in Beijing
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Answered by ARNAUD | Jul. 21, 2018 01:1600Reply
00ReplyYes, you can pick-up all the tickets at any station in China mainland.
Asked by Iwona from POLAND | Jun. 28, 2018 15:33Reply
ReplyIs it possible buy tickets to Hongkong from any train station in China?
Or are there any restrictions?
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Answered by Jodie | Jun. 29, 2018 02:3300Reply
00Replycurrently only stations in departure cities can do it.
Asked by Adi from ISRAEL | Mar. 24, 2018 05:36Reply
ReplyHi there. Can I pick my train tickets anywhere at beijing capital airport as my flight arrive there?
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Answered by Mr Varie from CANADA | Mar. 25, 2018 01:4400Reply
00ReplyAs I know, we could only pick up at railway station ticketing counter.