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Travelling with Pets in Saint-Jean-de-Luz
🇫🇷Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France·Updated 21 June 2026
Saint-Jean-de-Luz sits on the main Atlantic rail line, so most dog owners arrive by SNCF train from Bordeaux, Bayonne or the Spanish border at Hendaye. The compact centre is easily walked, and the local Txik Txak bus network plus taxis cover the rest. Dog rules are consistent and affordable across SNCF services.
| Mode | Policy | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Train (SNCF TER & TGV INOUI) | Dogs travel on a flat 7 EUR ticket on TER, TGV INOUI and Intercites. A small dog or cat under 6kg must travel in a closed carrier of max 45x30x25cm on your lap or at your feet; larger dogs travel at your feet on a lead and muzzled for the whole journey. Maximum 2 animals per passenger. | 💡 Buy the dog ticket when you buy your own. Inspectors fine undeclared pets (19 EUR if you flag it, 35 EUR if they find it). |
| OUIGO (low-cost high speed) | On OUIGO trains the animal fare is a flat 10 EUR per pet, added at booking. The same size rules apply: small pets in a closed carrier, larger dogs leashed and muzzled at your feet. | 💡 Add the pet at the time of booking online; you cannot always add it afterwards at the station. |
| Local bus (Txik Txak) | On the Basque Country Txik Txak network, small dogs and cats carried in a closed bag or carrier are accepted, and registered guide and assistance dogs travel free. For larger dogs, treat a lead and muzzle as expected and check with the driver at busy times. | 💡 Have your dog in its carrier before boarding; drivers are stricter when the bus is full in summer. |
| Taxi | Taxi drivers in France may accept or decline pets at their discretion, except for assistance dogs, which must be carried. Most local taxis will take a calm dog on a towel or a small dog in a carrier if you mention it when booking. | 💡 Mention the dog and its size when you book the taxi, especially for airport runs to Biarritz (BIQ), 25 minutes away. |
Useful transport links
SNCF Connect (sncf-connect.com) for TER and TGV INOUI tickets and the 7 EUR dog fare. OUIGO (ouigo.com) for low-cost high-speed seats with the 10 EUR pet add-on. Txik Txak (txiktxak.fr) for local Basque Country buses and timetables. Saint-Jean-de-Luz station is on the Paris-Bordeaux-Hendaye line, with the Spanish border and Biarritz airport both close by.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to take a dog on the train from Saint-Jean-de-Luz?
On SNCF TER, TGV INOUI and Intercites the dog fare is a flat 7 EUR regardless of size. On OUIGO it is 10 EUR. Small pets under 6kg must be in a closed carrier; larger dogs travel leashed and muzzled at your feet.
Can I take my dog on local buses in Saint-Jean-de-Luz?
Yes. The Txik Txak network accepts small dogs and cats in a closed bag or carrier, and guide and assistance dogs travel free. For a larger dog, bring a lead and muzzle and check with the driver when the bus is busy.
Is Saint-Jean-de-Luz easy to reach with a dog?
Very. The town is on the main Bordeaux-Hendaye rail line with frequent trains, the centre is walkable, and Biarritz airport is about 25 minutes away by car or taxi.
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