Can I take my dog on the Eurotunnel?

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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Facilities are available in both Folkestone and Calais to enable 24-hour pet check-in. Pets can travel for only £22 per pet each way (applicable for dogs, cats & ferrets). DEFRA Pet Travel Documentation is required. Registered Guide and Assistance Dogs travel free*.

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If your pet is going to travel with you in the cabin (dogs and cats, weighing less than 8kg / 17lb including the transport bag or container, and guide dogs of any weight) you will need a suitable container. You can carry only one animal per container and per person.

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Dogs can be taken on all French trains. Small dogs (under 6Kg) placed in containers not exceeding 45cm x 30cm x 25cm pay no more than €5.10 per journey. Larger dogs muzzled and on leads pay half the 2nd class full fare (even travelling in 1st class).

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However, we do have some rules to follow, which you can find below. Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on trains to and from London or on our Eurostar Sun and Snow routes. However, you can travel with a guide or assistance dog or cat, but you'll need to contact us at least 48 hours before your journey.

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1 Acetylene (Oxy-acetylene) and toxic gases; 2.4. 2 Vehicles powered by or which run on Hazardous Goods including Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) (Butane or Propane), Liquid Natural Gas (LNG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) or any other flammable gas.

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Dover - Calais ferry tickets start at around €36 for foot passengers and at about €80 for passengers who travel with a vehicle. On the other hand, prices for the Eurotunnel start at over €100 for a one-way drive to France from the UK. Conclusion: the ferry from the UK to France is usually cheaper than the Eurotunnel.

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Small pets (10 kg or less) must travel in a container no larger than 45 x 30 x 25 cm. If your dog is travelling on a leash, it must be muzzled. Each passenger is limited to one animal.

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In general, there are dedicated places on the boats for the pets to do their business. If it's not the case, it's on the outside deck. In any case, you will need to pick up his poops and if possible spill a little water on the pee.

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Travel Requirements
  • Microchip. Your dog will need to be microchipped on or before the date of their rabies vaccination and the number on their microchip must match the number on their documentation. ...
  • Rabies Vaccination. ...
  • Pet Passport or Animal Health Certificate. ...
  • Transport Options. ...
  • Car Safety. ...
  • Comfort for Everyone On Board.


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