In German

Gute Reise!

Meaning: safe travels, have a good trip

Formal or informal? Said to someone departing on a trip, works in both casual and semi-formal settings — a common, polite send-off.

Example sentences

  • GuteReiseundkommgutan!

    Safe travels, arrive safely!

  • WirwünscheneucheineguteReise.

    We wish you a good trip.

  • GuteReisenachSpanien!

    Safe travels to Spain!

Grammar note

“Die Reise” is feminine, so “gute” (not “guter” or “gutes”) is the correct adjective ending.

Common mistake

Don't say “Guter Reise” or “Gutes Reise” — “Reise” is feminine, so it's “Gute Reise”.

Quick check

Which phrase means “safe travels” or “have a good trip”?

More words on this topic

Schönes Wochenende!have a nice weekendAlles Gute!all the best, best wishesToi, toi, toi!good luck (superstitious, like knocking on wood)

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Frequently asked questions

When do you say “Gute Reise”?

Right before someone leaves on a trip, as a send-off.

Why is it “gute” and not “guter” or “gutes”?

Because “Reise” is a feminine noun, requiring the feminine adjective ending “-e”.