Getting There with Your Pet in France
Eurotunnel, why Eurostar won't take your pet to or from London, SNCF trains, ferries, and flying into Paris.
- Eurotunnel Le Shuttle is the easy pet route — book your pet with your ticket, arrive 90 minutes early.
- Eurostar carries no pets (except assistance dogs) on any route to or from London.
- SNCF charges a flat €10 per animal on TGV/Intercités, €5–7 on regional TER trains.
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5 guides · updated October 2026
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Eurotunnel Le Shuttle into France
Check in at Pet Reception in Folkestone, stay in the car for the crossing, and you're in Calais about 35 minutes later.
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Why Eurostar Won't Take Your Pet to France (From London)
No pets to or from London on Eurostar, at all — assistance dogs are the only exception. Other mainland routes are a different story.
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SNCF Trains: TGV, TER, Intercités and the Pet Fare
A flat fare on TGV INOUI and Intercités, regional pricing on TER, and one rule that applies everywhere: a leashed dog travels muzzled.
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Ferry Crossings to France
Channel routes into mainland France and domestic ferries to Corsica both carry pets, but policy and pricing are set by each operator.
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Flying into France
A small pet can often fly in the cabin on a French carrier, capped around 8kg including the carrier — space is limited, so book early.