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Renfe expands travel with dogs of up to 40 kilos on its trains
Travelling by train with a dog weighing up to 40 kilos will be easier from 21 July. Renfe is extending the service to many high-speed, long-distance and medium-distance trains, allowing travel between cities without using a car or leaving a pet at home.
The new measure coincides with Día Mundial del Perro and expands an option that was previously limited to certain routes. Animals will be able to travel on AVE, Avlo, Alvia, Euromed, Intercity, Avant y Media Distancia services, including from intermediate stations.
The system will assign two adjacent seats in the designated carriage. The passenger will take the aisle seat and the dog will remain in the space next to the window, without needing a carrier during the journey.
The animal must travel on a lead no longer than one and a half metres. A muzzle will be required in stations, during boarding and disembarking, and the number of large dogs will be limited to two per train.
It will also be necessary to present an up-to-date vaccination record or the animal’s European passport. On several services, Renfe will provide a seat cover and a mat, which the owner must place and remove at the end of the journey.
The company also recommends bringing absorbent pads, bags, wipes, and some cleaning product. These measures are intended to avoid inconvenience to other passengers and help the dog adapt to a closed space for several hours.
Puppies under one year old, females in heat, and dogs considered potentially dangerous are excluded from the service. It will also not be possible to book on routes with transfers or when part of the journey is by alternative transport.
The supplement will be 40 euros per journey on AVE, Avlo, Alvia, Euromed e Intercity. On Avant y Media Distancia, the corresponding fare for each service will apply, and reservations can be made on the website, the Renfe app, or through travel agencies.
Availability will be indicated with a paw print symbol and places will be very limited. The change opens up new possibilities for getaways, holidays, and family visits, although it requires organising the trip in advance to secure a place on the chosen train.