FAQ Night Train: Can I take my pet with me?

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.

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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