German word

Reisebüro

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁaɪ̯zəbyˌʁoː/

Meaning

  • neuter nountravel agency

Example

Ich kaufe die Tickets im Reisebüro.

I buy the tickets at the travel agency.

Illustration for Reisebüro (travel agency)

More examples

Bevorzugst du Beratung im Reisebüro oder buchst du lieber online?

Do you prefer a consultation at the travel agency, or would you rather book online?

Core concept

A staffed counter where travelers choose trips, buy tickets, and arrange extra services or paperwork.

Common phrases

  • ins Reisebüro gehen

    go to the travel agency

  • ein Beratungsgespräch im Reisebüro

    a consultation at the travel agency

  • Reservierung im Reisebüro

    a reservation at the travel agency

Similar words

Reiseagentur: An agency that handles travel bookings, arrangements, and payments for customers.
Reiseveranstalter: A business that designs and sells package trips with planned schedules and accommodation.
Tourist-Information: A visitor center that provides tourist information, maps, and local guidance.
Online-Reisebüro: An online service for searching, booking, and paying for flights and accommodation.

Definition in German

Ein Geschäft, das Reisen verkauft, Kunden berät und bei Visa, Versicherungen oder Sonderwünschen unterstützt.

Word origin

Reisebüro is a compound of Reise, meaning journey or trip, and Büro, meaning office, and it names a business handling travel arrangements.

Usage tips

  • Reisebüro is neuter, with the standard forms das Reisebüro and die Reisebüros.

Other meanings

  • travel bureaunoun
  • travel officenoun

Opposites

  • Direktbuchungdirect bookingnoun

Related words

  • Reiseplanungtravel planningnoun
  • Reisepreistravel pricenoun
  • Reiseführertravel guidenoun

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