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Practical info for website 'The Basque Country with a dog'

One of the points that requires more planning when it comes to travelling with a dog is choosing which transport to use, both to reach the destination and to move around with your dog. Always bear in mind your dog's wellbeing and get it used to travelling with you in different forms of transport from puppyhood onwards. Thus, you will be able to enjoy places much more in each other's company and keep stressful situations to a minimum for your dog, and therefore, for you.

Aeroplane

several airlines operating flights to the Basque Country, such as Vueling, Volotea, Brussels Airlines, etc., accept dogs in the cabin (up to 8/10kg) or in the hold if they are bigger. Here you can see the different airlines operating in the 3 airports in the Basque Country. You can consult their specific conditions at their websites:

Bilbao airport Vitoria-Gasteiz airport San Sebastián airport

Train

All Renfe long distance trains allow 1 dog per passenger, up to 10 kilos and in a pet carrier, maximum size 60×35×35. Only one dog per passenger.

See the animals policy of the Renfe company

Boat

Brittany Ferries allows a maximum of 5 dogs per person. It is compulsory to travel with a vehicle for this.

See the animals policy of the Brittany Ferries company

By road

The Basque County is an ideal destination to move around by car or in a motor home because the distances are short (approximately 1 hour between the three main cities), You can really make the most of your time in this magical land.

See motor home areas in the Basque Country

Renfe (medium and long distance)

Dogs weighing up to 10kg can travel as long as they are in a pet carrier not exceeding 60×35×35cm in size. Only one dog per passenger.

www.renfe.com

Renfe (local services)

Dog allowed regardless of size. They must travel in a dog carrier or kept on a lead and fitted with a muzzle. Only one dog per passenger.

www.renfe.com

Euskotren

On Euskotren lines, dogs can travel, whatever their size, as long as they are kept on a lead. Access prohibited to PDDs.

www.euskotren.eus

Bizkaibus

Dogs can travel, as long as their weight is lower than 8kg and they travel within a closed pet carrier.

www.bizkaia.eus

Bilbao

Bilbao Trams

On Bilbao tram lines, dogs can travel, whatever their size, as long as they are kept on a lead. Access prohibited to PDDs.

www.euskotren.eus

Bilbobus

Dogs can travel, as long as they are in their pet carrier.

www.bilbao.eus

Metro Bilbao

  • Lines 1 and 2: Dogs weighing up to 8kg can travel held on a lead and carried in the arms, or within a closed pet carrier.
  • Line 3: Dogs can travel, whatever their size, as long as they are kept on a lead. Access prohibited to PDDs.

www.metrobilbao.eus

Taxis

Call the switchboard and tell them you're travelling with a dog. They will find you a vehicle you can travel in.

Artxanda Funicular railway

Pets must always travel in the specially prepared and signposted compartment, accompanied by their owners. Dogs must wear a muzzle and be kept on a short lead on the funicular railway facilities and during the trajectory. They must not remove the muzzle until they have left the facilities.

www.funicularartxanda.bilbao.eus

Bizkaibus

Bizkaibus connects different places in the city and nearby municipalities. Dogs can travel, as long as their weight is lower than 8kg and they travel within a closed pet carrier.

www.bizkaia.eus

Vizcaya Brigde

Dogs weighing up to 40 kilos can travel for free in the lateral passenger compartment, as long as they are kept on a lead or in a pet transporter. Dogs of all sizes can also travel in the central uncovered barge. For the dogs' safety, they cannot be taken to the upper walkway.

www.puente-colgante.com

San Sebastián

Urban Bus

Small dogs are allowed if they are held in the arms in or in a pet carrier. It is a requirement that the person carrying the dog sits in one of the unreserved seats and that the size of the animal does not exceed the width of the seat it occupies.

www.dbus.es

Taxis

Call the switchboard and tell them you're travelling with a dog. They will find you a vehicle you can travel in.

Monte Igeldo Funicular Railway

Dogs can travel on the funicular railway if kept on a lead. They must pay an extra fee of €2.50.

www.monteigueldo.es

Vitoria-Gasteiz

Urban Bus

The transportation of animals is allowed, as long as they are small and travel in a closed pet carrier.

www.vitoria-gasteiz.org

Taxis

Call the switchboard and tell them you're accompanied by a dog. They will find you a vehicle you can travel in.

Vitoria-Gasteiz Trams

It is allowed to travel with a dog on the tram as long as it is kept on a lead. Access prohibited to PDDs.

www.euskotren.eus

Other municipalities

These links contain information about specific forms of transport and their dog-friendly polices in other municipalities of the Basque Country.

Getxo

Ereaga panoramic lift and Old Port lift. Use of these lifts is allowed with dogs, as long as they are kept on a lead and are together with the person responsible for them

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