Are dogs allowed on all trains in Europe?

Pet Friendly Trains in Europe. Your pet can travel with you on most trains in Europe including Rail Europe (except trains in Spain, Ireland, Great Britain, Finland and Norway) and RailJet. Only service dogs traveling with visually impared passengers are permitted on Eurostar trains.



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You can take dogs, cats and other small animals free of charge on all British trains, up to a maximum of two per passenger, as long as they don't endanger or inconvenience passengers or staff. Dogs must be kept on a lead unless inside a carrier.

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Europe is an incredibly dog-friendly continent that's perfect for a country-hopping trip with your intrepid pup. There, animals mostly have the same freedom as humans to move through European Union borders without needing extra documentation, which limits the hassle.

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Pet owners cannot bring their dog or cat on the Eurostar. The Eurotunnel does allow pets. The Eurotunnel is a train service where cars and trucks cross the English Channel. If you don't have a car, that's where Le Pet Express can help!

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Pets on the train in Germany Pets are permitted on all trains within Germany, but there are restrictions based on the size of the dog. Guide dogs and other assistance dogs are not required to wear muzzles and may travel without a ticket.

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There are a number of considerations and implications for transporting pets and in the interests of the comfort and safety of our customers, crews and animals we don't accept any pets on our services. Eurostar is not registered as a carrier of pets and therefore, we're unfortunately unable to make any exceptions.

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Eurostar is not registered as a carrier of pets and therefore, we're unfortunately unable to make any exceptions. We do, however, allow guide and assistance dogs to travel with their owners and request that customers contact us at least 48 hours in advance of travel to make a request.

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Taking Your Dog on Eurotunnel Travelling with your pet on Eurotunnel is easier than ever. We even have a pet playground where they can stretch their legs and go to the loo before the 35-minute journey to Calais. Your pet will need their passport to travel with us, just like you!

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Your animal must travel in a bag or carrier (maximum size: 45 cm x 30 cm x 25 cm) and be placed on your lap or at your feet. Book their ticket at the same time as you book yours, and make sure you have all the necessary documents for your animal.

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Many Germans view their pets as family members and take their responsibilities as pet owners very seriously. For example, it is common to see dogs allowed in public places such as restaurants, cafes, and even some retail stores.

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Can I take my dog to France by ferry? Yes, you can easily take your dog on board our ferries. Only assistance dogs are allowed in public areas, all other pets must stay in your car, an onboard kennel or a pet-friendly cabin, and the pet exercise area.

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