Travel with your pet
Would you like to travel with your pet on a TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS, TER or OUIGO train, or within the Île-de-France region? Discover our solutions for a stress-free journey.
Updated on 7 October 2026
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- Your pet is travelling in a carrier
It must travel in a closed bag or basket (maximum 45 cm x 30 cm x 25 cm), placed on your lap or at your feet, and the charge for carrying it is €10¹.
- Your dog must be kept on a lead whilst travelling
He must wear a muzzle throughout the journey, and there is also a €10 charge for transporting him¹. He must travel at your feet.
- Guide dog or assistance dog
Guide dogs for the blind or assistance dogs travel free of charge and without a ticket on all our trains.
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A few rules to bear in mind
- Your responsibility
Your pet is accompanied and remains your responsibility throughout the journey. You must travel with all the necessary documents for its identification.
- Tacit consent
Dogs (excluding guide dogs and assistance dogs), cats and other pets (hamsters, guinea pigs, etc.) are permitted provided that other passengers agree.
- On coaches
Only guide dogs or assistance dogs are permitted on board replacement coaches. No other animals will be allowed on board.
Further details
- Make sure it is well-ventilated and that your pet has enough room to turn round.
- Ask your vet for a suitable sedative if your pet is nervous.
- Write your pet’s details inside its carrier (pet’s name, microchip number, your name, your telephone number and destination address).
- Make sure the carrier is securely closed (your pet must not be able to escape on its own).
Here is a list of the conditions governing the application of pet fares on regional trains.
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Flat rate: €5 flat fee
- Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
- Flat-rate fare based on the distance travelled:
- Up to 35 km: €2.50
- 36 to 109 km: €5.50
- 110 km and over: €7.50
- Flat-rate fare based on the distance travelled:
- Bretagne
- Flat rate: €7
- Centre-Val de Loire
- Small animals (under 6 kg) in a carrier: flat rate of €7
- Dogs on a lead (over 6 kg): 50 per cent of the standard fare
- Grand-Est
- Flat rate based on distance travelled:
- 50 per cent of the full fare
- Capped at €7
- Flat rate based on distance travelled:
- Hauts-de-France
- Small animals (under 6kg) in a carrier: free for one carrier per passenger, upon presentation of a €0 ticket
- Dogs on a lead (over 6kg): 50% of the standard fare, capped at €7
- Normandie
- Flat rate of €3.50 for all animals, regardless of size, on each train travelled on
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Single fare based on the distance travelled:
- Up to 43 km: €2
- 44 to 80 km: €4
- 81 km and over: €7
- Single fare based on the distance travelled:
- Occitanie
- Small animals (under 6 kg) in a carrier: flat rate of €7
- Dogs on a lead (over 6 kg): 50 per cent of the standard fare
- Pays-de-la-Loire
- Small animals (under 6kg) in a carrier: Free, regardless of the number of carriers.
- Dogs on a lead (over 6kg): 50% of the standard fare
- Sud
- Flat rate: €5
These conditions apply to journeys without a connection OR in conjunction with a TGV INOUI or INTERCITÉS train.
Dogs
Dogs, with the exception of Category 1 and Category 2 dogs, are admitted free of charge, provided that:
- they must be kept on a lead and muzzled;
- they must remain close to their owner;
- they do not disturb other passengers.
A maximum of two dogs are permitted per passenger.
Guide dogs and assistance dogs
- Guide dogs for the blind and assistance dogs are permitted, including those in training or currently in service. They are not required to wear a muzzle, but must be kept on a lead.
- The owner must be able to present one of the following documents: a disability card, a priority card, a trainer’s card, a foster family certificate or the dog’s identification certificate.
Small animals
Small animals (dogs, cats, rabbits, etc.) are permitted provided they:
- weigh less than 6 kg;
- are carried in a closed container, the dimensions of which do not exceed 45 cm x 30 cm x 25 cm;
- do not cause any disturbance to other passengers.
A maximum of two containers are permitted per passenger. A passenger may also travel with a dog on a lead and a small animal carried in a container.
On Transilien coaches
Only small animals carried in a closed container, the dimensions of which do not exceed 45 cm x 30 cm x 25 cm, as well as guide dogs and assistance dogs, are permitted.
Rules to be observed
The admission of animals into stations and on board is subject to compliance with rules relating to safety, cleanliness and the peace and quiet of passengers. In the event of non-compliance with these rules, the usual enforcement measures may be applied by ticket inspectors.
On overnight INTERCITÉS trains, pets are permitted in seating carriages for a fee of €19 per pet.
However, they are not permitted in sleeper compartments, unless a booking has been made for an entire compartment known as a ‘private area’ (in which case, the pet fare is €0).
Documents you mustn’t forget
Whenever you travel abroad with your dog orcat², make sure your pet can travel with you.
To do so, in some countries your pet must:
- be identified by means of a microchip;
- be vaccinated against rabies;
- hold a European pet passport issued and completed by a vet;
- have an up-to-date health record.
And what about Europe?
Some European countries have different policies: check before you travel.
In all cases:
- Your pet must be identified in accordance with European Regulation No. 998/2003 and you must carry a vaccination certificate.
- Small pets must travel in a carrier no larger than 45 x 30 x 25 cm. They must not weigh more than 10 kg.
- Dogs on a lead must wear a muzzle.
- Only one pet is permitted per passenger.
As for the price, it varies depending on the country.
For journeys to Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Spain and Belgium (Brussels):
- You must pay €10 for a small pet travelling in a carrier.
- You must pay €20 for a dog on a lead.
For TGV INOUI services to Luxembourg and TGV INOUI services to Freiburg im Breisgau, a single fare applies, regardless of the type of animal: €10.
Are you travelling with your pet on a OUIGO train?
On OUIGO High-Speed and Standard trains, we welcome both two-legged and four-legged passengers: travel with your pet!
Find out about the offers and conditions for travelling with your pet directly on the OUIGO website.
1/ Fares applicable from 2 January 2026 for a dog on a lead or an animal in a carrier for each journey made on a TGV INOUI or INTERCITÉS day service on a domestic route.
- For journeys on night-time INTERCITÉS services, the fare is €19 for seated tickets; pets are not permitted in berths and travel free of charge in private compartments (since 10 January 2024).
- For journeys on regional lines, please refer to the ‘Further details / If you are travelling with your pet on a regional train’ section, which sets out the fares.
2/ If you are travelling in Europe with another pet, please do not hesitate to contact the embassy of the country concerned to find out about the applicable laws.
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