Are dogs allowed on Renfe trains in Spain?

Pets. Your pet travels for free with you on all our Cercanías trains.



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Pets are allowed (dogs, cats and birds) with no weight limit and provided they are on a lead. They travel for free with you and do not need a ticket. They do not need to travel in a cage or carrier. Dogs must travel with a muzzle.

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Animals are recognised as sentient beings, capable of feeling emotions and pain. Starting from September, a free responsible pet ownership course will be required to meet your pet's needs. All pets must be registered to ensure they receive proper care and prevent abandonment.

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Barcelona is one of the most “dog-friendly” cities in Spain. It has many animal-friendly hotels and restaurants, as well as 100 areas where you can walk your dog and meet other dog-lovers.

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On public transport in most cities in Spain, small pets generally can travel if they are in a carrier. Dogs weighing over 10 kilogrammes have more limited access in almost all cases.

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Top 10 Pet-Friendly Trains in Europe & North America
  • #1 Cercanías (Spain) ...
  • #2 Trenitalia (Italy) ...
  • #3 SNCB (Belgium) ...
  • #4 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (Netherlands) ...
  • #5 ÖBB (Austria) ...
  • #6 SNCF (France) ...
  • #7 National Rail (Great Britain) ...
  • #8 Hrvatske željeznice (Croatia)


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Renfe-SNCF security checks We recommend you have your ID card or passport handy for passport control. If you're European, your identity card is sufficient. If you're a non-European citizen, you'll need to travel with your passport. Baggage checks are carried out at all Spanish stations before boarding the train.

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If there's a naturally pet-friendly city in Spain, it's Gijón. This is thanks to the many accommodation options, restaurants, and all sorts of other establishments where dogs are always warmly welcomed. Furthermore, both the San Lorenzo Beach and the Rinconín Park are perfect public spaces for enjoying with your dog.

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Public transport with dogs in Barcelona Large breeds need to be on a lead and muzzled. Dogs are not allowed on the bus in Barcelona unless they are a small breed and travel in a dog carrier. Dogs are also allowed on the tram and short-distance trains.

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Portugal is not as dog-friendly as Germany, but not more dog-unfriendly than many other countries. In Spain, France and the Netherlands, for example, dogs are not allowed on the guarded beaches any more than in Portugal.

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