Common phrases for buying tickets and fares
Your Ultimate Guide to Russian Transportation: Common phrases for buying tickets and fares
Common phrases for buying tickets and fares include polite requests, questions about ticket availability and prices, and clarifications about travel details. Here are some typical expressions used in different contexts like public transportation, theaters, and train stations:
Asking for Tickets
- “Do we need to book?”
- “What tickets do you have available?”
- “I’d like two tickets, please.”
- “I’d like a single/return ticket to [destination].”
- “Could I get a ticket to [place]?”
- “Can I buy a ticket on the train?”
- “Is there a discount for students/senior citizens/children?”
- “How much are the tickets?”
Specifying Travel Details
- “When would you like to travel?”
- “What time does the train/bus leave?”
- “Which platform does the train leave from?”
- “Do I have to change trains?”
- “Where would you like to sit? Near the front/back/middle?”
Payment and Collection
- “How would you like to pay?”
- “Can I pay by card?”
- “Where do I collect the tickets?”
- “Here is your ticket.”
- “Thank you.”
Quick Requests (e.g., on a bus)
- “A single to [destination], please.”
- “Just one way, please.”
Polite Expressions
- “I would like…” or “Could I get…”
- “Please” and “Thank you.”
These phrases are commonly used in ticket offices, box offices, bus stops, and train stations to make purchasing tickets straightforward and polite. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6