TL-085 · Transport
Can I take my bicycle on the ferry? — Japanese
Before traveling by ferry with a bicycle, ask about bike carriage, reservations, extra charges, and the waiting point.
Quick answer
このフェリーに自転車を載せられますか？
Meaning Can I take my bicycle on this ferry?
kono ferii ni jitensha o nose raremasuka ？
When to use it
Before buying the passenger ticket, ask whether the bicycle also needs booking.
Core phrases
このフェリーに自転車を載せられますか？
kono ferii ni jitensha o nose raremasuka ？
Can I take my bicycle on this ferry?
普通の自転車が一台で、折りたたみはできません。
futsuu no jitensha ga ichidai de , ori tatamiwadekimasen .
It's one standard bicycle, and it doesn't fold.
両方の料金を確認してから予約したいです。
ryouhou no ryoukin o kakuninshi tekara yoyaku shitaidesu .
I'd like to check both fees before booking.
What you may hear
折りたたみ自転車ですか？
ori tatami jitensha desuka ？
Is it a folding bicycle?
この便に自転車のスペースがあるか確認します。
kono bin ni jitensha no supeesu gaaruka kakuninshi masu .
I'll check whether this sailing has space for a bicycle.
自転車の料金は乗船運賃と別にご案内します。
jitensha no ryoukin wa jousen unchin to betsuni go annai shimasu .
We'll quote the bicycle fee separately from the passenger fare.
How to respond
自転車のスペースも予約が必要ですか？
jitensha no supeesu mo yoyaku ga hitsuyou desuka ？
Do I need to reserve a space for the bicycle?
自転車には追加料金がかかりますか？
jitensha niwa tsuikaryoukin gakakarimasuka ？
Is there an extra fee for the bicycle?
Mini conversation
You
このフェリーに自転車を載せられますか？
kono ferii ni jitensha o nose raremasuka ？
Can I take my bicycle on this ferry?
Other person
折りたたみ自転車ですか？
ori tatami jitensha desuka ？
Is it a folding bicycle?
You
普通の自転車が一台で、折りたたみはできません。
futsuu no jitensha ga ichidai de , ori tatamiwadekimasen .
It's one standard bicycle, and it doesn't fold.
Other person
この便に自転車のスペースがあるか確認します。
kono bin ni jitensha no supeesu gaaruka kakuninshi masu .
I'll check whether this sailing has space for a bicycle.
You
自転車には追加料金がかかりますか？
jitensha niwa tsuikaryoukin gakakarimasuka ？
Is there an extra fee for the bicycle?
Other person
自転車の料金は乗船運賃と別にご案内します。
jitensha no ryoukin wa jousen unchin to betsuni go annai shimasu .
We'll quote the bicycle fee separately from the passenger fare.
You
両方の料金を確認してから予約したいです。
ryouhou no ryoukin o kakuninshi tekara yoyaku shitaidesu .
I'd like to check both fees before booking.
More natural
Bring my bicycle on the ferry clearly asks about transporting it. State the bicycle type and number of bikes.
Good to know
Conditions may differ by vessel and route. Check the passenger ticket and bicycle booking procedure separately.
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