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"Have a good trip" in Italian: buon viaggio

buon viaggio

Say it: bwohn VYAH-johphrase/bwɔn ˈvjad.dʒo/

Have a good trip in Italian is buon viaggio (bwohn VYAH-joh). Say it at platforms, airports, and car doors. Buon viaggio di ritorno wishes a good trip back.

Train platform

Buon viaggio! Mandami un messaggio all'arrivo.
Have a good trip! Text me when you arrive.
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How to pronounce buon viaggio

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bwohn VYAH-joh

/bwɔn ˈvjad.dʒo/

Buon is short; viaggio: VYAH-joh. Soft gg like j. Stress VYAH. Double g held.

"Have a good trip" in Italian: quick reference

ItalianEnglish
buon viaggiohave a good trip

Core farewell.

buon viaggio!safe travels!

With energy.

buon viaggio di ritornohave a good trip back

Return journey.

fai buon viaggiohave a good trip (tu)

Slightly fuller.

How to use buon viaggio in real life

  1. 1Train platform

    Buon viaggio! Mandami un messaggio all'arrivo.

    Have a good trip! Text me when you arrive.

    Full phrase goodbye.

  2. 2Taxi drop-off

    Grazie, buon viaggio verso l'aeroporto.

    Thanks—have a good trip toward the airport.

    Buon viaggio + direction.

  3. 3Group chat

    A tutti: buon viaggio e divertitevi.

    To everyone: have a good trip and have fun.

    Plural audience.

Mistakes English speakers make with buon viaggio

Incorrect: Buona viaggio!

Correct: Buon viaggio!

Viaggio is masculine → buon.

Incorrect: Have a good viaggio!

Correct: Buon viaggio!

Use the full Italian phrase.

Good to know

Buon viaggio is the default send-off—warmer than a bare ciao. Strangers say it to tourists boarding trains. Pair with abbracci or a wave; no need for a long speech.

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Seeing a friend onto a train

  1. ChatPal

    Ecco il tuo binario. Buon viaggio!

    Here's your platform. Have a good trip!

  2. You

    Graziebuon viaggio anche a te quando parti.

    Thanks—have a good trip too when you leave.

  3. ChatPal

    Scrivimi appena scendi.

    Write me as soon as you get off.

  4. You

    Certo. A presto!

    Sure. See you soon!

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FAQ

Common questions about "Have a good trip" in Italian

Exact phrase?

Buon viaggio.

Buon or buona?

Buon—viaggio is masculine.

Trip back?

Buon viaggio di ritorno.

Formal?

Same phrase works; tone stays polite.

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