Travelling with a pet: train, bus or plane, the rules to know
Travelling with a pet: what changes by mode of transport
Taking your dog or cat along is easy by train, harder by bus and strictly regulated by plane. Each company has its own rules: bag size, maximum weight, muzzle, extra fee.
By train, most companies accept pets, often for €10 or less.
By bus, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus only accept guide and assistance dogs.
By plane, small pets travel in the cabin in a bag, up to 8 kg with several airlines. Some low-cost airlines refuse them.
On Kombo, you compare trains, buses, flights and carpooling on the same screen, and you add the pet option directly to your TGV INOUI or OUIGO booking. Check the rules below before choosing: the cheapest company is not always the one that accepts your four-legged friend.
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Taking the train with a dog or a cat
TGV INOUI
Small pet in a closed, ventilated bag or basket of up to 45 × 30 × 25 cm, on your lap or at your feet: €10
Larger dog on a leash, muzzled for the whole journey, at your feet: €10
Guide and assistance dogs: free
Hamsters, guinea pigs and other small animals: accepted if other passengers agree
On Kombo, add the pet option when you book, for a small pet in a bag or a large dog
OUIGO
Pet option: €10
Under 6 kg: in a closed carrier of up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm
Over 6 kg: on a leash and muzzled
On Kombo, the OUIGO pet option is added directly to your booking
Trenitalia in France
Under 5 kg: free, no booking needed, in a bag, basket or cage of up to 80 × 50 × 31 cm
Over 5 kg: booking required, €30 on Paris ↔ Lyon ↔ Marseille ↔ Milan, leash and muzzle required, in Standard and Business only
Assistance dogs: free
Eurostar
Pets are not allowed on trains to and from London, except guide and assistance dogs. On other routes, check Eurostar's conditions before booking.
TER regional trains
Rules and prices for TER trains vary by region.
Bus, plane and carpooling with a pet
By bus
FlixBus: no pets, except assistance animals
BlaBlaCar Bus: guide and assistance dogs only, free, at their owner's feet
By plane
Air France: in the cabin in a bag, from €70 within France. In the hold if the pet and its crate weigh 8 to 75 kg, from €100 within France. Book at least 24 hours ahead.
Transavia: in the cabin up to 8 kg including the bag, €60 to €180 one way. No pets to or from the United Kingdom.
Vueling: cabin only, 8 kg maximum including the bag, from €50 on domestic flights.
EasyJet and Ryanair: no pets, except recognised assistance dogs.
Carpooling
On BlaBlaCar, the driver decides. Check their preferences before booking and let them know.
Tip: for a long journey with a large dog, the train is often the simplest option. Your dog travels at your feet for a few euros, with no crate and no hold.
Preparing your pet's trip
Documents for travelling in Europe
A microchip (or a tattoo applied before 3 July 2011)
A valid rabies vaccination, given after the microchip, from 12 weeks of age and at least 21 days before departure
The EU pet passport, issued by your vet, required for travel between EU countries
For dogs travelling to Ireland, Finland, Malta or Norway, a tapeworm (echinococcus) treatment is also required before departure.
On the day
Keep the bag closed and the leash short for the whole journey.
Put the pet's name, ID number and your contact details in the bag.
Bring water, a bowl and time for a walk before leaving.
Arrive at the station a little early: boarding with a dog and luggage takes time.
Travelling as a family
Travelling with children and the dog? See our tips on children's and baby train tickets, and book all tickets at once on Kombo.
Frequently asked questions about travelling with a pet
How much does a train ticket for a dog cost?
On TGV INOUI and OUIGO trains, the fee is €10, added directly to your booking on Kombo. With Trenitalia, a dog under 5 kg travels free, and €30 above that on Paris ↔ Lyon ↔ Marseille ↔ Milan.
Can I take the train with a large dog?
Yes, on TGV INOUI, OUIGO and Trenitalia's Frecciarossa: the dog travels on a leash and muzzled, at your feet. It is not possible on Eurostar trains to London.
Can I book the pet option on Kombo?
Yes, for TGV INOUI and OUIGO trains: add the pet option during booking, together with your tickets.
Are dogs allowed on FlixBus?
No, FlixBus does not accept pets, except assistance animals. BlaBlaCar Bus only accepts guide and assistance dogs.
Which airlines accept cats in the cabin?
Air France, Transavia and Vueling accept small pets in the cabin in a bag, up to 8 kg including the bag with Transavia and Vueling. EasyJet and Ryanair do not.
Do I need a passport to travel with my dog in Europe?
Yes, the EU pet passport is required between EU countries, with a microchip and an up-to-date rabies vaccination.
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