Reading the timetable

A timetable (der Fahrplan, die Fahrpläne) speaks in official time: Abfahrt 14:32 = vierzehn Uhr zweiunddreißig.
Two small words decide whether your bus runs at all:
- täglich — daily
- werktags — on workdays, Monday to Saturday, excluding public holidays
The question you’ll ask most: Wann fährt der nächste Zug nach Hamburg? (When does the next train to Hamburg leave?)
And how long does it take? Die Fahrt dauert zweieinhalb Stunden — the trip takes two and a half hours.
Tip
werktags includes Saturday! Only Sunday and holidays are out.