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Iryo Allows Traveling with Dogs This Summer: Details and Conditions

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2026

Transportation

  Iryo has announced that from June 17 to August 31, its trains will be open to dogs weighing more than ten kilograms on some of its routes! This measure, announced a month in advance, makes Iryo one of the first railway companies to allow dogs weighing more than ten kilograms on its trains, joining Renfe in this initiative.In this article, we explain all the details you need to know. Don't miss out!



Ticket Prices and Reservations


The ticket price for a seat will be 40 euros, and the new regulations also allow dogs weighing less than ten kilos to travel without a carrier. Tickets must be purchased exclusively through Iryo's Customer Service.

 

Available Routes



Iryo will allow traveling with dogs on the following routes:

-Madrid - Atocha
-Madrid - Chamartín
-Barcelona - Sants
-Valencia - Joaquín Sorolla
-Seville - Santa Justa
-Málaga - María Zambrano



Requirements for Traveling with Dogs Without a Carrier



These are the company's requirements for dogs traveling without a carrier:

· The dog must always be accompanied by an adult, either you as its owner or someone with a signed and identified authorization from you.
· Before the train departs, make sure to present the completed, signed, and printed responsible declaration, along with the updated vaccination record, at least an hour and a half in advance. You can find the declaration in the Pets section on Iryo's website.
· It is important that you have mandatory insurance for your dog as required by law.
· Don't forget to bring a cleaning kit for any incidents with your dog, including bags, wet wipes, and a disinfectant and anti-odor spray.
· Remember to keep its environment clean, ensure its tranquility, and guarantee that other passengers can travel comfortably as well.
· The dog must wear a muzzle while at the station and during boarding and alighting from the train. However, during the journey, it can travel without a muzzle, as long as it is on a non-extendable leash of a maximum of 1.5 meters.
· During the journey, dogs must remain in the assigned seat, accompanied and on a leash.

· Dogs under one year old, female dogs in heat, and potentially dangerous breeds will not be allowed entry.

 

Travel Kit for Comfort and Cleanliness


Iryo will provide a travel kit that includes a seat cover and a mat to ensure comfort and cleanliness during the journey. At the end of the trip, the owner will be responsible for collecting these items for subsequent cleaning.

 

For more information on the regulations and to purchase tickets, you can consult Iryo's official website: iryo.eu/es/viaja/mascotas.

 

 

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