Getting There with Your Pet in Italy
Airline, train, car, and ferry rules for traveling with your pet in Italy.
- Ryanair carries no pets at all, in the cabin or the hold.
- Small pets in a carrier travel free on Trenitalia and Italo.
- ITA Airways cabin limit: 8kg international, 12kg on domestic flights.
Guides in this topic
5 guides · updated September 2026
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By Plane
Cabin limits usually 8–12kg including carrier. Larger dogs travel in the hold on most airlines — except one new option on domestic ITA routes.
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By Train
Trenitalia: small dogs in a carrier ride free. Italo: similar rules. Larger dogs need a paid ticket and can't ride in every class.
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By Car
Pets must be restrained by carrier, net, or harness if travelling with more than one. Stop every 2–3 hours, and never leave a pet in a parked car.
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By Ferry
Sicily and Sardinia are usually reached by ferry — most lines allow pets on deck or in your vehicle, and a few offer dedicated pet cabins.
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Metro & Buses
Small pets in a carrier generally ride free; larger dogs on a leash may need a reduced ticket — exact rules vary a little by city.