LYO
12e · Halls 1, 2 & 3Paris Gare de Lyon
TGV services towards Lyon, Marseille, Montpellier, Geneva and Italy. State Hall 1, 2 or 3 and the coach number when possible.
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Pet taxi train station
Train travel with a pet is easier when the vehicle drops you by the right entrance. Dogs travel on a lead and muzzled; cats remain in a size-S carrier or small closed soft bag.
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What the service includes
- 01Gare de Lyon, Gare du Nord and Gare de l’Est
- 02Montparnasse, Saint-Lazare, Austerlitz and Bercy
- 03Lead and muzzle required for dogs
- 04Size-S carrier or small closed soft bag for cats
Train travel with a pet
From your door to the right station entrance, without guesswork.
A pet taxi for the train station must account for the train number, time, entrance, dog on a lead and muzzled, cat in a small closed carrier, passengers and luggage.
Our pet taxi train station service provides pre-booked door-to-door transfers to and from the main Paris stations. Owners travel with their pet and the vehicle is selected from the real volume declared.
For departures, we allow time for traffic, unloading and reaching the platform. For arrivals, the train number, origin and a precise meeting point make collection easier.
Paris’s 7 main stations
Each station has its own entrances, halls and routines.
We confirm the station, hall, door or street before pickup because a major Paris station rarely has only one entrance.
NORD
10e · National & internationalParis Gare du Nord
Eurostar, northern TGV and regional trains towards Lille, Brussels or Amsterdam. International zones require extra time.
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15e · Halls 1 à 4Paris Montparnasse
TGV services to western and south-western France, including Bordeaux, Rennes, Nantes and Brittany. Confirm the hall and entrance.
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10e · TGV Est & TERParis Gare de l’Est
TGV Est, ICE and regional services towards Strasbourg, Reims, Luxembourg and Germany. Drop-off is arranged by the agreed entrance.
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8e · Normandie & TransilienParis Saint-Lazare
Trains to Normandy and Transilien services. Rue de Rome and Rue d’Amsterdam are different meeting points.
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13e · Intercités & nuitParis Austerlitz
Intercités and night trains towards central and southern France. Check your ticket for the latest access information.
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12e · Bourgogne & AuvergneParis Bercy Bourgogne–Pays d’Auvergne
Services towards Burgundy and Auvergne. This is a separate station from Gare de Lyon despite their proximity.
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Your journey, clearly explained
Pet taxi, transport, transfer and private station shuttle
These terms describe the same need: reaching or leaving a station with a dog or cat, passengers and luggage in a suitable pre-booked vehicle.
Pet taxi for the station
Specialist pickup for a dog, cat or small pet travelling with its owner from a home, hotel or agreed address.
Pet transport or transfer
A door-to-door journey planned around the train, station, luggage and, for a cat, its size-S carrier or small soft bag.
Private station shuttle
A private, non-shared vehicle booked for your group and pet without a fixed public route.
Private driver or chauffeur
A professional driver reserved in advance with a vehicle suited to the booking details.
Pet taxi describes a specialist pre-booked service with a private driver and a vehicle suited to the dog or cat, passengers, luggage and the cat’s small carrier when applicable.
Official information
Check the train and station before pickup.
Review the timetable, train number, possible delays and station information, then send any change to the driver.
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What pickup time should I choose?
A practical example for a 10:00 train.
The required time depends on the address, traffic, unloading, station and operator controls.
TGV or domestic train
Leave home08:30Reach station09:15Train departs10:00
Example from Paris’s 15th district to Gare de Lyon: leave at 08:30, aim to arrive at 09:15 and keep 45 minutes for unloading, finding the hall and reaching the platform.
International train or Eurostar
Leave home07:45Reach station08:30Train departs10:00
Allow more time for international checks and operator rules. For Eurostar, always confirm that the pet is accepted before booking the taxi.
These are cautious examples, not a guarantee. The exact pickup is calculated from the address, date, traffic, station, train, pet and luggage.
Before booking
The details needed to send the right vehicle.
Precise information prevents a vehicle that is too small, the wrong entrance or insufficient time.
Train and ticket
Train number, operator, date, time, station, origin or destination and the pet ticket when required.
Pet
Breed, weight, age and behaviour. For rail travel, a suitable lead and muzzle are mandatory; no dog crate is required for a station journey.
Cat
The cat travels in a size-S carrier or small closed soft bag. Provide its dimensions and check the train rules.
Passengers and luggage
Adults, children, cases, bags, pushchairs, wheelchairs, folded bicycles and oversized items.
Interactive checklist
Ready to travel by train with your pet?
For a dog: lead and muzzle. For a cat: a size-S carrier or small closed soft bag. Also check your operator’s rules.
Your preparation before pickup
Dogs, cats and small pets
Dog and cat transport to the train station
Rail rules differ from airport rules: IATA dog crates concern air transfers. On the train, dogs use a lead and muzzle; cats remain in a small closed carrier.
Dog transport to the station
For a station journey, a dog does not travel in a crate: dog travel crates concern airports. On TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS, the dog must remain at the owner’s feet, on a lead and muzzled throughout. The SNCF penalty schedule lists a €50 fine for a dog that is not restrained and muzzled. Always check the operator.
- ✓Lead or harness held throughout
- ✓Suitable muzzle worn throughout
- ✓Pet ticket checked
- ✓No dog crate required for a station journey
Cat transport to the station
A cat remains in a size-S carrier or small closed soft bag. On TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS, it must not exceed 45 × 30 × 25 cm and stays on your lap or at your feet.
- ✓Size-S carrier or small closed soft bag
- ✓Absorbent pad and familiar fabric
- ✓Maximum train dimensions checked
- ✓Cat carrier and luggage declared
Vehicles, cat carrier and luggage
The right vehicle depends on the total volume.
A cat’s small carrier, cases and passengers can quickly fill a boot. For a dog, we need its size but not a crate for a station journey.
For cats only
Use a size-S carrier or small closed soft bag. On TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS, the limit is 45 × 30 × 25 cm. IATA dog crates are for airport transfers.
Cases and bulky items
List cases, bags, pushchairs, medical equipment, wheelchairs and oversized items separately. We may recommend a van or second vehicle.
Official sources to check
Operator conditions may change, so verify them before every journey.
FAQ
Pet taxi train station questions
How early should I arrive?+
We often suggest 30 to 45 minutes for a domestic train and more for international services. Pickup time also includes traffic, unloading, luggage, your pet and station access.
Does the driver monitor train delays?+
The train number lets us check public information. Remain reachable and send any change of time, station or meeting point.
Does a dog need a crate on the train?+
No. For a station journey, the dog travels without a crate, at your feet, on a lead and muzzled throughout. Dog crates concern airport transfers. A pet ticket is also required on relevant trains. SNCF lists a €50 fine for an animal that is not restrained and muzzled.
How must a cat travel on the train?+
The cat must remain in a size-S carrier or small closed soft bag. On TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS, the maximum is 45 × 30 × 25 cm and it stays on your lap or at your feet. Always check the operator.
Can the driver meet me inside the station?+
An indoor meeting can be considered depending on parking, station access and time. It must be agreed before the journey and may involve extra waiting or parking.
Are pets accepted on Eurostar to London?+
Ordinary pets are generally not accepted on Eurostar services to or from London. Specific rules apply to guide and assistance animals; check directly with Eurostar.
Paris & Île-de-France
A journey organised around your pet
We check the animal, carrier, luggage and passenger count before confirming the vehicle, so everyone travels in a coherent and comfortable setup.