Vocabulary guide

Travel Vocabulary in English

Learn practical travel words for stations, airports and accommodation. Use short sentences to ask about tickets, describe luggage and talk about your journey.

Words and example sentences

ticket
I need a train ticket.
passport
Keep your passport in a safe place.
suitcase
My suitcase is blue.
backpack
The map is in my backpack.
airport
We are going to the airport.
station
The station is near the hotel.
platform
Which platform does the train leave from?
boarding pass
Here is my boarding pass.
departure
Check the departure time.
arrival
The arrival time is on the screen.
hotel
We are staying at a hotel.
reservation
I have a reservation for two nights.

Try it yourself

  1. Name three things you pack for a trip.
  2. Ask where the station is.
  3. Practice saying “I have a reservation.”

Choose a few words each day, say them aloud and use them to describe a real place or activity. Return to the list to check words you find difficult.