Is it OK to take dogs on trains?

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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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. If you travel by train, on high-speed and long-distance trains a ticket is required for the animal even if it is not occupying a seat.

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You can get a European pet passport for your dog, cat or ferret from any authorised vet (permitted by the relevant authorities to issue pet passports). A pet passport is valid for life as long as your pets rabies vaccination is in date.

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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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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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Animals must have a PET PASSPORT indicating that: They have been identified with an electronic microchip or a readable tattoo. They have an up-to-date rabies vaccination.

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Generally speaking, dogs are allowed in most sit-down restaurants in Paris, as long as they are well-behaved and don't sit on the furniture. (They have to remain on the floor.) Worst case, restaurant management will ask you to move to a corner of the restaurant, far from the other diners.

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Step 1: Make sure your pet is microchipped with an ISO compliant microchip. Step 2: Your pet will need a rabies vaccination after the microchip is implanted. This will need to be given more than 21 days before entry to Spain but not after the vaccination has expired so make sure you know when this is!

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You will need to book in for an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) appointment with an Official Veterinarian (a vet that has done the extra course required to issue pet travel documents). This appointment needs to be within 10 days of your travel date, and at least 21 days after your dog's rabies vaccination date.

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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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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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