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How to Say ‘Where is the train station?’ in German

Wo ist der Bahnhof?

vo ist dair BAHnhof

[vo ist dair BAHnhof]

💬 Usage Tip: Bahnhof means train station; don't confuse it with 'Busbahnhof' for bus terminals.

🇩🇪 In Germany: Train travel is very common in Germany, and stations are well-marked and centrally located.

Phrase Breakdown

Wo

[vo]

Where

Used to ask for the location of something or someone.

Example

Wo ist der Bahnhof in dieser Stadt?

Where is the train station in this city?

ist

[ist]

is

Part of the phrase used to inquire about a location.

Example

Ist das Ticket gültig?

Is this ticket valid?

der Bahnhof?

dair BAHnhof

the train station?

Referring to the location of a train station.

Example

Der Bahnhof ist groß.

The train station is big.

Words in this phrase

der

[dair]

the

Definite article used before a masculine noun.

Example

Der Zug kommt bald.

The train is coming soon.

Bahnhof

[BAHnhof]

train station

A terminal where trains load or unload passengers or goods.

Example

Der Bahnhof ist sehr groß.

The train station is very large.

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