Traveling with Your Pet on Renfe Trains
You can travel with your pet on AVE (high-speed), Larga Distancia (long-distance), Avant (mid-distance high-speed), and Media Distancia (mid-distance) trains under the following conditions:
- Small Pets: Dogs, cats, ferrets, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, and birds (not poultry) weighing no more than 10 kg may travel for free, provided they are inside a carrier measuring no more than 60 x 35 x 35 cm. Your pet must travel on your lap or on the floor and cannot occupy a seat.
- Larger Dogs: For dogs over 10 kg, you must purchase a dog ticket. Your dog must be on a leash and wear a muzzle during the journey. A dog ticket costs €10 for Básico (Basic) or Elige (Pick & Mix) tickets, and €35 for dogs without a carrier, if traveling on trains that have allocated seats for dogs weighing up to 40 kg.
- Guide Dogs (including those in training): Guide dogs travel for free and do not require a ticket or a muzzle.
Pets must always travel with their own pet ticket and should not take a seat. If you are traveling with a Premium ticket, your pet will travel for free. If you have a Básico (Basic) or Elige (Pick & Mix) ticket, you will need to pay an additional €10 to bring your pet in a carrier.
AVLO (high-speed) Trains:
- Pets are not yet permitted on AVLO trains.
- Only assistance and guide dogs are accepted on these trains.
Media Distancia (Mid-Distance) and Avant (Mid-Distance High-Speed) Trains: You can travel with your small pet (up to 10 kg) for €10, provided your pet travels in a carrier with the dimensions of 60 x 35 x 35 cm. Your pet must not occupy a seat, and the carrier must be placed on the floor or on your lap.
Other Details for Traveling with Larger Dogs: You can travel with your dog weighing up to 40 kg on select AVE (high-speed) trains (Madrid-Barcelona, Madrid-Malaga, Madrid-Alicante, Madrid-Valencia, Madrid-Zaragoza, and Madrid-Granada). To do so, you must complete a declaration of responsibility and present your dog's vaccination card and insurance policy. The service is only available on certain AVE trains with a specific icon displayed when booking.
For more information about traveling with your pet on Renfe, please visit the official Renfe website or contact us for further assistance.