The national railway system of Austria, ÖBB runs a huge range of train types – from overnight sleeper trains to high-speed cross-border services and regional trains. Railjet is ÖBB’s high-speed train. It operates at speeds of up to 230 km/h on routes such as Vienna – Munich, Vienna – Innsbruck and Prague – Graz. As well as linking Austrian cities, Railjet runs into neighboring countries like Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, Switzerland and Italy. Nightjet is ÖBB’s night train. It travels overnight through Austria and into neighbouring Italy, Switzerland and Germany. Nightjet also runs to Eastern European destinations such as Poland and Croatia. In addition, ÖBB runs six different services for trains within Austria. Small animals are welcome aboard free of charge in suitable transport containers. If you take an animal along which cannot be transported as hand luggage in a transport container, you will have to pay a fare for your pet. Assistance dogs registered in a certificate of disability can travel along on the train for free. Dogs must be secured with a muzzle and a leash. Pets may not be taken into the ÖBB lounges.
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 OBB Railways pet policy
