Italo is a privately-owned high speed train running on the country’s two major trunk routes: Milan to Naples and Turin to Venice. Italo trains serve Turin, Milan, Venice, Padua, Bologna, Florence, Rome, Naples, and Salerno (with a few smaller points in between). All pets weighing under 10 kilograms can travel on Italo trains, provided they are transported in suitable travel containers (one per traveler) and kept in the luggage spaces or next to your seat. Larger dogs over 10 kilograms: Booking the dedicated service, big-size dogs are allowed onboard provided they are kept on a leash and use a muzzle when getting on and off the train and whenever requested by the Italo staff. You can book this service, if available, up to 2 hours prior to departure time by calling the “Pronto Italo” Contact Center at 06.07.08. This service is only provided for Flex (subject to availability) in Prima, Comfort and on Evo train also Smart ambiences. The price is 50€. This service can be added either at the time of booking or at a later date, right up until 2 hours before travel. It is available according to the tariffs and ambiences selected. Animals travelling with passengers from abroad must be accompanied by relevant ID systems and passports as set forth by EC regulation no. 998/2003, where applicable. All dogs must travel with their registration certificate.
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 Italo Train pet policy
