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PhrasesAt the Train StationBuon viaggio!
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Buon viaggio!

Have a good journey!

Pronunciation

buon via-GIO — the 'gg' before 'io' creates a soft 'j' sound. Natural, warm farewell.

When to use it

When saying goodbye to someone who is about to take a train or any journey.

What it means

'Buon viaggio' (have a good journey) is the universal Italian travel farewell. 'Buon' (good, masculine) + 'viaggio' (journey/trip). For a flight specifically, 'buon volo' is used. 'Viaggio' covers all modes of transport. It is always appropriate and always warmly received.

Variations

In bocca al lupo! (Crepi!)

Good luck! (Thank you!)

Traditional Italian expression — 'In bocca al lupo' = good luck; 'Crepi' is the response meaning 'let it die'

Arrivederci e buon rientro!

Goodbye and have a good journey back!

Said when seeing someone off on a return journey

Mandami un messaggio quando arrivi!

Send me a message when you arrive!

Very common Italian farewell between friends

Mini Dialogue

— Il treno sta arrivando. Devo andare! — Va bene. Buon viaggio! — Grazie! Ti mando un messaggio quando arrivo a Firenze. — Perfetto. In bocca al lupo! — Crepi!

— The train is arriving. I have to go! — OK. Have a good journey! — Thank you! I'll send you a message when I arrive in Florence. — Perfect. Good luck! — Thank you!

Cultural Note

'Buon viaggio' is one of Italy's most used phrases — the country's deep travel culture means people are constantly departing and arriving. The response to 'buon viaggio' is simply 'grazie!' Italian stations, like Italian airports, have an emotionally charged farewell culture — groups often wait until the last moment on the platform.