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Why are there no dogs on Eurostar?

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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Pet owners cannot bring their dog or cat on the Eurostar. The Eurotunnel does allow pets. The Eurotunnel is a train service where cars and trucks cross the English Channel. If you don't have a car, that's where Le Pet Express can help!

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Small domestic pets, defined as dogs, cats, ferrets & birds (not poultry) no heavier than 10 kg can be carried in a suitable carrier not exceeding 60cm x 35cm x 35 cm. Larger dogs are not permitted on any Spanish trains.

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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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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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Six Point Checklist for Taking a Dog from the UK to France and Back Again
  1. Book your dog in for a rabies vaccination at your vet practice.
  2. Research travel options and book your crossing to France.
  3. Obtain an Animal Health Certificate within 10 days of your departure date.
  4. Travel to France with your dog.


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Any dog or cat traveling within the European Union must be identified by means of an electronic microchip. Your pet must alos have a European passport. Provided and completed by an authorized veterinarian, this passport allows the identification of your animal and certifies that it has been duly vaccinated.

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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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Animals are not allowed on the Eiffel Tower apart from animals accompanying disabled people. All other animals will be refused.

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As the world's most dog-friendly country, France is full of dogs in restaurants, hotels, boulangeries, on hiking trails, the Métro — you name the endroit, there are dogs there.

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