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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 price of tickets for one person will be 40 euros, and the new regulations also allow dogs weighing less than ten kilograms to travel without a carrier. Tickets must be purchased exclusively through Iryo's Customer Service Department.

 

Available Routes



Iryo will allow dogs to travel 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 authorization and identified by you.
· Before the train departs, make sure you submit the completed, signed, and printed declaration of responsibility, along with the updated vaccination card, at least an hour and a half in advance. You can find the declaration in the Pets section of the Iryo website.
· It is important that you have compulsory insurance for your dog as required by law.
· Don't forget to bring a cleaning kit with you in case of any incidents with your dog, including bags, wipes, and a disinfectant and deodorizing spray.
· Remember to keep their environment clean, ensure their peace of mind, and guarantee that other passengers can also travel comfortably.
· Dogs must wear a muzzle while at the station and when boarding and alighting from the train. However, during the journey, it may travel without a muzzle, provided it is on a non-extendable leash of no more than 1.5 meters.
· During the journey, dogs must remain in their assigned seat, accompanied and on a leash.

· Dogs under one year of age, female dogs in heat, and potentially dangerous breeds are not allowed.

 

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 journey, the owner will be responsible for collecting these items for subsequent cleaning.

 

For more information on the regulations and to purchase tickets, please visit the official Iryo website: iryo.eu/es/viaja/mascotas.

 

 

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