Can you travel on a train in Italy with a dog?

Italy: Dogs and other pets are permitted on most trains. They're free in a carrier, and half the second class fare if on a lead and muzzled. Germany: Small dogs and cats in containers travel free, while larger dogs pay the child rate.



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Therefore, cats and dogs can travel from the United States to Italy as long as they have the following:
  1. A valid Veterinary Certificate (stating owners details, a description of the animal, details of identification and vaccinations)
  2. A valid rabies vaccine. ...
  3. A tattoo or a microchip (compatible with standards ISO-11784)


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Pet owners must provide a pet carrier, which may be hard or soft sided but must be leak proof and well ventilated. Only one pet per carrier permitted. Maximum weight of pet with carrier is 20 pounds. The maximum size for pet carriers is 19 long x 14 wide x 10.5 high.

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Bring your small dog or cat along for a small fee. Dogs and cats up to 20 pounds (combined weight of pet and carrier) are welcome on trips up to seven hours on most routes (some restrictions apply*).

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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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Italy is one of the most pet-friendly countries in Europe. Italians love their puppies and many families have one or more pet dogs. Pet dogs are allowed in most public places, including most tourist attractions.

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Dog Friendliness You can see pet dogs almost everywhere. While you'll be looking for “dog allowed” signs in other countries, it is the complete opposite with Italy! Sure, you should always ask out of courtesy and just to comply to the necessary rules. But Italy is without a doubt, an incredibly dog friendly country.

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Italy is one of the most pet friendly countries in the world. Pets are allowed in public places, restaurants, shops and public transport. The authorities are much more friendlier to cats and dogs than those in the US, Australia and the UK.

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Usually dogs are only allowed to fly in the cabin—known as carry-on pets—if they can comfortably fit in a carrier that you can stow under the seat in front of you. A small number of airlines, including JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and Etihad Airways, allow passengers flying with dogs to buy an extra seat for their pet.

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There are three ways you can ship your pet via the airlines:
  1. Your pet can travel on the plane with you (either in-cabin, as accompanied baggage, or as cargo). Your pet will be charged accordingly. ...
  2. You can book your pet on a separate flight. ...
  3. You can have your pet shipped through a licensed commercial shipper.


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  1. Get your pet used to the car. Help your dog to get used to being in the car by training them to sit calmly in a stationary car to start with. ...
  2. Use treats. Use treats, and play games whilst in the car. ...
  3. Start with short trips. ...
  4. Use toys or a blanket. ...
  5. Play music. ...
  6. Secure your dog. ...
  7. Don't feed prior to travelling. ...
  8. Make loo stops.


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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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French trains are dog-friendly (up to two dogs per passenger) as long as your dog is in a bag. If your dog is more than 13 lbs then no bag is necessary — you can walk them on a leash and muzzle.

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Looking for a ship for your pets? The only commercial ship that travels to Europe from the continental United States is the Queen Mary 2. As this type of travel is in much demand, reservations are normally made over a year in advance.

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