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Getting Around Toulouse with Your Dog
🇫🇷Toulouse, France·Updated 19 April 2026
Toulouse's public transport network (Tisséo) operates the metro, tram, and buses. Dogs are NOT permitted on Tisséo services unless they are small enough to be carried in a closed bag or basket, a policy that Tisséo reconfirmed in 2025 after a public petition. Guide dogs and assistance dogs are exempt. This is one of the most restrictive dog policies of any major French city. For travelling with a medium or large dog, taxis and rideshare (BlaBlaCar) are the practical alternatives.
| Mode | Policy | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Tisséo Metro, Tram & Bus | Dogs PROHIBITED except: (1) small pets carried under the arm or in a closed basket/bag fitting under the seat, and (2) guide dogs and approved assistance dogs for people with disabilities. Violation fine: €150. Policy confirmed by Tisséo in 2025 following a public consultation. Source: tisseo.fr official regulations. | 💡 |
| SNCF National Rail | Small dogs (up to 6 kg) in a carrier: €7.50 flat fee. Medium and large dogs on a lead and with a muzzle: 50% of a second-class adult fare. Maximum 1 dog per passenger. Dogs not permitted in TGV restaurant cars. Reservations not available for dogs, just buy the dog supplement at the station or on board. | 💡 |
Practical Transport Tips for Dogs
Tisséo's ban on dogs makes urban travel harder in Toulouse than in Paris or Bordeaux. Practical alternatives: taxis (most accept well-behaved dogs in the boot/back seat, confirm when booking), BlaBlaCar rideshare (driver discretion), and cycling (Toulouse has an excellent bikeshare system, Vélo Toulouse, and 700km of cycle paths where dogs on leads are permitted). Tisséo journey planner: tisseo.fr. SNCF trains to other cities: oui.sncf.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take my dog on the Toulouse metro?
Only if your dog fits in a closed carrier bag held under your arm or placed under a seat. Medium and large dogs are prohibited on all Tisséo services (metro, tram, bus) under a policy reconfirmed in 2025. Fines are €150. Use a taxi or rideshare instead.
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