From Ticket to Track: Easy Dutch Phrases for Train Travel
Trains are one of the best ways to explore the Netherlands and a fun way to learn Dutch too! Kids can pick up useful words and phrases for stations, rides, and maps, making travel an adventure in both movement and language.
Why Train Travel Sparks Language Learning
Dutch transportation offers kids:
- Real-world vocabulary with visual cues
- Repetition of key travel phrases
- A chance to connect words with exciting new places
It’s also great for pretend play at home or preparing for a real trip.
Dutch Train Words and Phrases for Kids
- Trein – Train
- Station – Station
- Kaartje – Ticket
- Perron – Platform
- Instappen – Board (the train)
- Uitstappen – Get off (the train)
- Vertrektijd – Departure time
- Waar is het station? – Where is the station?
Practice these while looking at a map, train schedule, or during pretend journeys.
Train Adventure Activities in Dutch
“Ride the Train” Pretend Play
Set up chairs as a train and hand out Dutch “tickets.” Announce stops, call out: Instappen! De trein vertrekt! (Board now! The train is departing!).
“Ticket Match” Game
Create simple ticket cards with times and destinations. Match them to station names or platforms. Say the details aloud in Dutch: Kaartje naar Amsterdam, perron 4.
Travel Talk with Dinolingo
Dinolingo brings travel vocabulary to life with visual lessons, stories, and games. Kids aged 2–14 can explore Dutch through everyday journeys, including themes like transportation, maps, and city life.
Final Thoughts
Train trips are full of motion and meaning—and a perfect way to practice Dutch. With just a few words, every station becomes a new stop on the journey to language confidence.
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