Transporting pets

Travelling with pets in the train

Did you know that in the Netherlands, you are allowed to take your pet along with you in the train? This means, for example, that you do not need to leave your dog at home when you travel by train. Below, you will find more information about travelling with your pet.

Overview per train

Thalys

Small dogs or other pets may travel free of charge, if they are transported in a basket or cage measuring no more than 55 x 30 x 30 cm. The basket or cage should be constructed in such a way that other passengers are not bothered by it.
Guide dogs for the blind also travel for free.
Large dogs should always be kept on a leash and wear a muzzle. They may be carried on the lap or kept on the floor of the carriage.
Should a passenger object to the presence of a dog or any other pet, then the train manager may move the owner and the animal to another part of the train.

TGV

For dogs travelling in a box or a basket measuring no more than 0.55 x 0.30 x 0.30m, tickets cost a fixed amount of € 7.60 (not sold in the Netherlands).

Larger dogs that do not fit into a box or a basket should be muzzled and be kept on a leash. For these dogs you need to buy a ticket at 50% discount (‘dog’ fare) for the TGV route travelled. Guide dogs for the blind do not need to be muzzled and travel along free of charge.

TGV

Small pets (such as cats, rabbits and hamsters, of which the presence, odour or noise do not cause hindrance to other passengers) should be transported in a box or a basket measuring no more than 0.55 x 0.30 x 0.30m. For them, a fixed amount of € 7.60 is paid (these tickets are not sold in the Netherlands).

Eurostar

All pets, except guide dogs, are prohibited.

ICE

Dogs are allowed on board the ICE International, but not in the bistro coaches.

Small dogs and pets that are transported in a basket or a cage travel free of charge, as do guide dogs.

CityNightLine

Dogs and small pets are only allowed in carriages with reclining or sleeping seats if a reservation is made for an entire compartment. This is not possible in the case of a sleeping carriages! A separate ticket should be bought when dogs are taken onto the train (€ 30.-). Other small pets in a cage or basket are considered to be hand luggage and may be taken along free of charge.