PawVisa guide
Rail pet policies
High-speed and long-distance rail rules for pets, including cabin limits, booked transport pilots, size limits, and official sources.
Mainland China
China Railway high-speed services
Current public pilots are not normal cabin carry-on. Pets move through a booked same-train transport flow, with station coverage and document checks before departure.
Last checked 2026-05-31
Japan
JR / Shinkansen
Small animals can generally travel if fully enclosed in a case that stays within the hand-luggage size and weight rules. Treat route operators as the final authority.
Last checked 2026-05-31
Taiwan
Taiwan High Speed Rail
THSR rules allow limited pet carry-on when the animal stays fully inside an approved container and does not disturb other passengers.
Last checked 2026-05-31
Spain
Renfe AVE / long distance
Renfe accepts small pets on many AVE and long-distance services when a pet ticket or pet add-on is booked and the animal remains in the carrier.
Last checked 2026-05-31
France
SNCF TGV INOUI / Intercites
SNCF generally sells pet tickets. Small pets travel in a closed carrier; larger dogs may need leash and muzzle depending on service.
Last checked 2026-05-31
Germany
Deutsche Bahn ICE / IC
Small pets in a suitable transport container can usually ride free. Larger dogs normally need a ticket and must be leashed and muzzled.
Last checked 2026-05-31
Cross-Channel / Europe
Eurostar
Eurostar rules differ sharply by route. London cross-channel services generally do not accept ordinary pets, while some continental routes have limited pet options.
Last checked 2026-05-31
Rail varies sharply
Check the exact operator before planning around a train route
Some rail systems allow small pets in carriers, while others require a booked transport flow or exclude animals. Treat every rail page as a dated source snapshot and confirm directly before booking.
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