TL-026 · Transport
Ask how to reach your hotel after missing the last train — Japanese
A late-night transport conversation for checking buses, taxis and station exits after train service has ended.
Quick answer
終電を逃したのですが、ホテルまでどうやって行けばいいですか？
Meaning I missed the last train. How can I get to my hotel?
Shūden o nogashita no desu ga, hoteru made dō yatte ikeba ii desu ka?
When to use it
Use this after train service has ended and you need to ask station staff or a local what transportation is still available.
Core phrases
この時間でも走っているバスはありますか？
Kono jikandemo hashitteiru basu wa arimasu ka?
Is there a bus still running at this hour?
タクシー乗り場はどこですか？
Takushī nori ba wa dokodesu ka?
Where is the taxi stand?
この住所までタクシーでどのくらいかかりますか？
Kono jūshomade takushī dedonokuraikakarimasu ka?
About how long would a taxi take to this address?
今利用できる交通手段は何がありますか？
Imariyōdekiru kōtsūshudan wa nanigārimasu ka?
What transportation options are available right now?
ホテル方面へ行く深夜バスはありますか？
Hoteru hōmen e iku shinya basu wa arimasu ka?
Is there a night bus going toward my hotel?
What you may hear
本日の電車はすべて終了しました。
Honjitsuno densha wa subete shūryōshimashita.
Train service has ended for today.
タクシー乗り場は駅の東口にあります。
Takushī nori ba wa ekino higashiguchiniarimasu.
The taxi stand is at the east exit.
How to respond
東口はどちらですか？
Higashiguchi wa dochiradesu ka?
Which way is the east exit?
ありがとうございます。この住所を運転手に見せます。
Arigatōgozaimasu. Kono jūshoo untenshuni misemasu.
Thank you. I'll show the driver this address.
Mini conversation
You
終電を逃したのですが、ホテルまでどうやって行けばいいですか？
Shūden o nogashita no desu ga, hoteru made dō yatte ikeba ii desu ka?
I missed the last train. How can I get to my hotel?
Other person
本日の電車は終了しました。タクシーは利用できます。
Honjitsuno densha wa shūryōshimashita. Takushī wa riyōdekimasu.
Train service has ended, but taxis are available.
You
タクシー乗り場はどこですか？
Takushī nori ba wa dokodesu ka?
Where is the taxi stand?
Other person
東口から出てください。
Higashiguchikara detekudasai.
Go out through the east exit.
You
ありがとうございます。
Arigatōgozaimasu.
Thank you.
More natural
“Last train” is the simplest phrase for the final scheduled train service of the day.
Good to know
Late-night transport varies widely by city and day of the week. Confirm what is actually running and show the taxi driver the destination on a map.
Related situations
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