Getting Around Paris with Your Dog

Paris's public transport rules for dogs are strict by European standards and worth understanding before you arrive. The RATP (the operator of the Metro, RER, bus, and tram) applies a clear two-tier system: small dogs that fit in a carrier (up to roughly 6kg) travel free of charge on all lines at all times. Dogs above this size are not permitted on the Metro or the RER at any time — no exceptions, no peak-off-peak distinction. This is significantly more restrictive than London, Amsterdam, or Berlin. For larger dogs, the practical options in central Paris are bus travel (certain lines, dogs on lead), taxi or VTC (Uber/Bolt: driver's discretion, worth confirming when booking), and walking. Bus line 351 is particularly useful for travellers coming from or going to Charles de Gaulle via Vincennes. Paris is also one of the most walkable capitals in Europe, and the compact nature of the central arrondissements means that many journeys of 2–3km can simply be walked.