CP-Comboios de Portugal is a state-owned company which operates freight and passenger trains in Portugal. Pets are welcome on board as long as they are properly enclosed in a carry case that can be transported as hand luggage.
Carriage in transporter box:
Lisbon, Oporto and Coimbra urban trains / Alfa Pendular / Intercidades / InterRegional / Regional – the animal goes free so long as it travels in a proper transporter box that can be carried as hand luggage. Only one box with pets per passenger.
Sud Expresso / Lusitânia Comboio Hotel – the carriage of animals up to 10 kg, is only allowed in the sleeping cars when the compartment is sold to a single family. The animals must be carried as hand luggage in a proper transporter box that has a device to retain waste and can be no larger than 60X35X35 cm. No more than two animals per compartment. The price is €30,50.
Celta – passengers can take one pet weighing up to 10kg if in a proper transporter box with a device to retain waste and which is no larger than 60X35X35 cm (which can be taken as hand luggage). The animal travels for free.
Carriage no in transporter box:
Dogs can be taken without being in a transporter box if the owner buys a ticket for them depending on the train, as shown below.
Alfa Pendular and Intercidades – full-price ticket (only on sale from ticket offices).
Regional and InterRegional – half-price ticket (only on sale from ticket offices).
On the Lisbon, Porto and Coimbra urban trains the dogs travel for free.
In these conditions the dog has to have a muzzle and be on a short leash and the owner must have the animal’s vaccination card and a valid licence. So as not to bother other passengers, the dog must stay on the floor.
Taking a pet to a foreign country involves preparation and planning far in advance of your departure date. Requirements for pet travel to a foreign country are set by the destination country. If you are you traveling to another country and bringing along your pet you’ll need to meet the animal health requirements of the country you are visiting.
More information on the CP-Comboios de Portugal pet policy
