German · Travel & Getting Around
"Bus" in German: Bus
der Bus
Bus in German is der Bus, masculine, same idea as English. A stop is die Haltestelle. Long-distance coaches often leave from a Busbahnhof.
Asking locally
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How to pronounce Bus
Say it
boos
/bʊs/
Boos, like English "bus" but with a longer u for many speakers. Final s is sharp. One syllable.
"Bus" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Bus | bus City or coach. | City or coach. |
| die Haltestelle | bus stop Where you wait. | Where you wait. |
| der Busbahnhof | bus station Coach station. | Coach station. |
| mit dem Bus | by bus Travel phrase. | Travel phrase. |
How to use Bus in real life
- 1Asking locally
Welcher Bus fährt zum Museum?
Which bus goes to the museum?
Welcher agrees with masculine Bus.
- 2On the street
Der Bus kommt in fünf Minuten.
The bus comes in five minutes.
Common wait-time line.
- 3Evening plans
Nehmen wir den Bus oder ein Taxi?
Shall we take the bus or a taxi?
Den Bus is accusative.
Mistakes English speakers make with Bus
Incorrect: das Bus
Correct: der Bus
Bus is masculine in German.
Incorrect: die Bus Stop
Correct: die Haltestelle
Use Haltestelle for a bus stop.
Good to know
City buses and trams share ticket systems in many regions, so people talk about ÖPNV (public transport) more than about one vehicle type. Night buses may be marked Nachtbus.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding the right city bus
ChatPal
Nimmst du den Bus 12?
Are you taking bus 12?
You
Ja, der Bus hält direkt hier.
Yes, the bus stops right here.
ChatPal
Gut. Ich fahre auch mit dem Bus.
Good. I'm also going by bus.
You
Dann warten wir zusammen auf den Bus.
Then we'll wait for the bus together.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bus" in German
Is Bus masculine?
Yes: der Bus. Plural often die Busse.
How do you say bus stop?
Die Haltestelle, or specifically die Bushaltestelle.
How do you say by bus?
Mit dem Bus.
What is a Busbahnhof?
A bus station, especially for regional or long-distance coaches.
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