Getting There
Getting There with Your Pet in Switzerland
Flights into Zurich, Geneva or Basel, SBB trains, cars, lake boats, and mountain railways.
- SBB Day Pass Dog: CHF 25 for trains, boats and postbuses, all day.
- Small dogs under 30cm in a carrier ride free on SBB.
- Dogs are restricted on the final stretch to the Jungfraujoch, for their own safety.
Guides in this topic
5 guides · updated September 2026
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By Plane
Zurich, Geneva and Basel airports all handle pet arrivals routinely — cabin limits sit around 8kg including the carrier.
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By Train (SBB)
Small dogs under 30cm at the shoulder travel free in a carrier. Larger dogs need a ticket, from CHF 25 for a full day.
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By Car
Even with open Schengen borders, carry your pet's documents in the car — Switzerland can and does spot-check at crossings.
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Lake Boats
Dogs are welcome on most Swiss lake steamers, though not usually in the onboard restaurant section.
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Cable Cars & Mountain Railways
Dogs are welcome on most mountain railways and cable cars, muzzled and leashed — though some very high routes restrict them.