Salamanca's old town is fully walkable end to end in 25 minutes. For arrivals, Renfe AVE/Avant trains from Madrid (1h35) accept pets with new 2024 rules: up to 40 kg per dog. Local urban buses also accept small leashed dogs.
Direct Avant trains from Madrid Chamartín to Salamanca in 1h35, several daily. Since 2024, Renfe accepts dogs up to 40 kg (one per passenger) on AVE and Avant routes.
💡 Book the pet supplement at the same time as your own ticket — only 2 dog spots per coach, they sell out on weekends.
Operated by Avanza/Salmantina. 18 routes covering the whole city. Useful for reaching outlying parks and the university campus from the centre.
💡 Buses run from 06:30 to 23:30. A single ticket is 1.05 EUR; 10-trip card 7.50 EUR (Bonobus).
Local taxi cooperative serving the city and Barajas Madrid airport transfers. Pet-friendly drivers identifiable on request when booking by phone.
💡 Call +34 923 25 00 00 and specifically ask for a 'taxi que admite perro grande' if you have a medium/large dog.
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