FAQ Night Train: Can I take my pet with me?
Find out whether you can take your dog or cat with you on the night train.
That depends on the railway operator. Be sure to check the railway operator's conditions before you travel. Please note: The ticket vendor is sometimes different from the railway operator. For example, SBB sells tickets for ÖBB/Nightjet night trains - the conditions of ÖBB/Nightjet apply to these. You can see who the railway operator is by looking at the train labelling (e.g. NJ for Nightjet). A quick Google search will help if necessary.
Conditions of some railway operators
(as of August 2024)
- ÖBB Nightjet / Austria:
- One small pet per person travelling in a transport container (max. 70 x 30 x 50) is allowed to travel free of charge
- Larger dogs require a separate ticket and you must book a private compartment. You can purchase tickets for larger dogs on the train, at the ticket counter, or via the hotline.
- A lead and muzzle are mandatory.
- Assistance animals travel free of charge and do not require a muzzle.
- More information: https://www.nightjet.com/en/angebote/mit-haustieren-verreisen
- SBB / Switzerland: does not operate night trains itself, follow the rules of the railway operator
- Trenitalia / Italy: almost identical to ÖBB Nightjet > see above. Detailed information: https://www.trenitalia.com/en/services/travelling_with_yourpets.html
- SNCF / France: https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/help/bringing-your-pet-train-you
- SJ / Sweden: https://www.sj.se/en/about-the-journey/travelling-with-pets
- VY / Norway: https://www.vy.se/en/customer-service/frequently-asked-questions/frequently-asked-questions-about-trains/on-board
- Snälltåget / Sweden: https://www.snalltaget.se/en/faq
- MAV / Hungary, PKP / Poland, ČD / Czech Republic: No animals in sleeping and couchette carriages
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