How do you get a dog on a train?

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




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Tips for Traveling With Your Dog
  1. 1 Talk to Your Veterinarian. ...
  2. 2 Pack Your Pup's Medical and Vaccine Records. ...
  3. 3 Update ID Tags and Microchip. ...
  4. 4 Carry Their Food, Treats and Medications With You. ...
  5. 5 Pack Their Favorite Things. ...
  6. 6Plan Their Potty and Exercise Breaks. ...
  7. 7Keep Them Hydrated. ...
  8. 8Consider Medication.


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Pet Travel Checklist:
  1. FAA-approved carrier or crate.
  2. Puppy pads & poop bags.
  3. Required documents and health records.
  4. ID tags and pet license (consider getting them a microchip, too)
  5. Dog food and treats.
  6. Comfort items like a favorite toy or stuffed animal.
  7. You and your vet's contact information & phone number.


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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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In general, if your pet carrier (with your pet inside) can fit under the seat in front of you, your dog can ride in the cabin on flights that permit it. Typically, this would be a dog weighing up to about 20 pounds.

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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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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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Unfortunately, we can't accept pets on board our services.

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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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You may want to consider a all natural pet calmer. You also want to have a supply of water with a travel bowl that does not spill. A mature dog can travel for six or 8 hours but a puppy needs a “rest stop” every 2 to 3 hours. As tempting as it may be, do not take them out of the car without a lead attached.

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If your pet is too large for the cabin, it typically costs more for them to travel in cargo if the airline allows it. Most major U.S. airlines don't. In general, pet fees are higher for international than domestic flights.

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The simple answer is airlines charge cargo rates for pets and other animals. There are no discounts. Period. No matter how much we pet lovers want to believe our pets are people, the travel and transportation industry classifies them as cargo.

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