Meaning
To purchase a pass for travel or an event.
Cultural Background
In many German cities, you must 'entwerten' (validate) your ticket in a small machine on the platform before boarding. Buying it is not enough! The word 'Billet' is much more common than 'Ticket' or 'Fahrkarte'. Similar to Germany, but you might hear 'Fahrschein' more frequently in official announcements in Vienna.
Use the App
Download the 'DB Navigator' app. It's often easier than using the physical machines.
Validate!
Always check if your ticket needs to be stamped (entwertet) before you get on the train.
Meaning
To purchase a pass for travel or an event.
Use the App
Download the 'DB Navigator' app. It's often easier than using the physical machines.
Validate!
Always check if your ticket needs to be stamped (entwertet) before you get on the train.
Fahrkarte vs Ticket
Use 'Fahrkarte' with older people and 'Ticket' with younger people to sound more natural.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct article.
Ich kaufe ___ Ticket.
Ticket is neuter ({das|n}), so in accusative it is 'ein'.
Which verb is most common for buying a ticket?
Ich ___ ein Ticket am Automaten.
'Kaufen' is the standard verb for purchasing.
Match the German to the English.
Match the phrases:
Direct translations of common travel phrases.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Wo kann ich ein Ticket kaufen? B: ___.
You buy tickets at a 'Schalter' (counter).
Where would you say this?
'Zwei Tickets für den Film um acht, bitte.'
Tickets for a 'Film' are bought at a 'Kino' (cinema).
🎉 Score: /5
Visual Learning Aids
Where to buy a Ticket
Locations
- • Am Automaten
- • Am Schalter
- • Online / App
- • Beim Busfahrer
Practice Bank
5 exercisesIch kaufe ___ Ticket.
Ticket is neuter ({das|n}), so in accusative it is 'ein'.
Ich ___ ein Ticket am Automaten.
'Kaufen' is the standard verb for purchasing.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Direct translations of common travel phrases.
A: Wo kann ich ein Ticket kaufen? B: ___.
You buy tickets at a 'Schalter' (counter).
'Zwei Tickets für den Film um acht, bitte.'
Tickets for a 'Film' are bought at a 'Kino' (cinema).
🎉 Score: /5
Frequently Asked Questions
7 questionsIt is neuter: das Ticket. Therefore, you say 'ein Ticket'.
Usually no. On most German trains, you must buy the ticket before boarding or you will be fined.
They mean the same thing, but 'Ticket' is more modern and 'Fahrkarte' is more traditional.
Say: 'Ein Ticket hin und zurück, bitte.'
Yes, but usually it is a 'Kinderticket' which is cheaper.
It is a formal verb meaning 'to obtain/buy' a ticket, often used in official signs.
Yes, using 'Handytickets' via apps is very common in Germany.
Related Phrases
ein Ticket entwerfen
similarto validate a ticket
schwarzfahren
contrastto ride without a ticket
die Fahrkarte
synonymtravel ticket
der Fahrschein
synonymtransport permit
