A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "I'd like a ticket to madrid" in French
Ask for a train or bus ticket to Madrid in French with this essential travel phrase.
Je voudrais un billet pour Madrid.
zhuh voo-DRAY uhn bee-YAY poor mah-DREEDneutral
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Use this when buying a ticket at a train station ticket counter or a bus station. It works for any destination, not just Madrid.
Alternatives
- Je veux un billet pour Madrid.This is more direct and can sound demanding, so use with caution.
- Un billet pour Madrid, s'il vous plaît.This is a shorter, common way to ask, especially if the agent is already looking at you.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'voudrais' like 'would like'
The 'dr' sound is tricky; try to make the 'r' in the back of your throat.
Missing the nasal 'in' sound
In 'un billet', the 'un' is nasal; air goes through your nose, not your mouth.
A small cultural note
While 'Madrid' is the Spanish name, French speakers will use it. If you were asking for a French city, you'd use the French name (e.g., 'pour Paris').
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How to say 'return ticket' in French?
You would say 'un billet d'aller-retour'. This means 'a ticket for going and returning'.
What if I want a specific class of ticket?
You can add 'en première classe' (first class) or 'en seconde classe' (second class) after 'billet'.
How to ask for the price?
You can ask 'C'est combien ?' which means 'How much is it?'
