Travel with your pet!

Travel with your pet weighing up to 10 kg

On AVE and Larga Distancia (long distance high-speed) trains, you can travel with your pet as long as:

  • you have a small pet: dogs, cats, ferrets and birds (not poultry).
  • your pet weighs no more than 10 kg
  • your pet travels inside a cage or carrier at all times, which must measure a maximum of 60x35x35 cm
  • maximum 1 pet per person
  • your ticket allows pet travel

Pets must always travel with their own pet ticket and do not take up a seat. If you are travelling with a Premium ticket, your pet travels for free. If your ticket is Básico (Basic) or Elige (Pick & Mix) ticket, you will only have to pay 10 euros more to take your pet with you. 

On Media Distancia (Mid-distance) and Avant (mid-distance high-speed) trains, you can travel with your pet as long as:

  • you have a small pet: dogs, cats, ferrets and birds (not poultry).
  • your pet weighs no more than 10 kg
  • your pet travels inside a cage or carrier at all times, which must measure a maximum of 60x35x35 cm
  • maximum 1 pet per person

Your pet does not occupy a seat. The cost of the ticket is 25% of the price of the general fare.

Travel with your dog weighing between 10 and 40 kg

Now, you can travel with your dog weighing up to 40 kg on select AVE (high-speed) trains on the Madrid-Barcelona and Madrid-Malaga lines.

To do so, you must comply with the necessary requirements and arrive 40 minutes in advance at the Renfe Service Centre of the station to submit the declaration of responsibility together with the insurance policy.Remember that before you start your trip, you will be required to fill out and sign the declaration of responsibility and adhere to the conditions of service:
 


Conditions of carriage:

  • suitable for dogs weighing between 10 and 40 kg
  • available on select AVE (high-speed) trains on the Madrid-Barcelona and Madrid-Malaga lines. In the list of trains, this option is marked with a warning.
  • maximum of 1 large dog per person (2 large dogs per train)
  • the dog will travel in the adjoining seat without a carrier
  • exclusive for Elige Estándar tickets, you can arrange this service online, up to 24 hours before the departure of the train, adding the extra (€35) when you purchase the ticket
  • seat selection is unavailable, as the spaces for dogs weighing for than 10 kg are pre-determined
  • no changes allowed
  • cancellations are allowed (specific terms and conditions for the Elige Estándar ticket or Full refund if you have purchased it)

We will provide you with a travel kit (seat cover and mat that you must fit on the seat) and treats for your pet, which you must collect from the Service Centre 40 minutes before boarding the train. Furthermore, Renfe and Nestlé Purina recommend, to ensure the animal's welfare during the trip, that you bring your own blanket and silent toy or avoiding feeding them during the three hours prior to the trip to prevent sickness.

On other AVE and Larga Distancia (long distance high-speed), Avant (mid-distance high-speed) and Media Distancia (mid-distance) trains, dogs over 10 kg are not permitted.

 

 
 

CON CERCANÍAS (COMMUTER) TRAINS:

  • Pets are allowed with no weight limit and subject to the following carriage conditions:

    • your pet travels for free with you and does not need a ticket
    • pets are allowed (dogs, cats and birds) with no weight limit and provided that they are on a lead and with a muzzle
    • they do not need to travel in a cage or carrier
    • maximum 1 pet per person

ON AVLO TRAINS:

  • Currently, no pets are allowed on Avlo trains. Only guide and assistance dogs are allowed on the train.

IN ADDITION:

  • Guide and assistance dogs always travel free and are not subject to weight or transportation limitations
  • On train+bus combined tickets, pets are not accepted.
  • Before you travel, always check the transport conditions and the necessary documentation, so that you and your pet enjoy a safe and comfortable trip

HAVE A GOOD JOURNEY!

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