Public transport in Utrecht is easy with a dog. The U-OV city buses and tram (lines 22 and 60/61 SUNIJ to Nieuwegein) take dogs free of charge — small dogs in a carrier travel free, larger dogs go on a leash and pay nothing on city services. NS trains in/out of Utrecht Centraal require a single-day NS dog ticket (Dagkaart Hond, € 3.50) for any dog that doesn't fit in a carrier; dogs in a carrier travel free. Always carry a short lead and avoid peak hours with anxious or large dogs.
💡 Tram 22 from Utrecht Centraal serves Leidsche Rijn / Máximapark in 12 minutes — the smoothest off-leash trip in town.
💡 Buy the Dagkaart Hond at any NS yellow ticket machine before boarding — there's no surcharge if added in advance.
💡 Bring a clean blanket — drivers will refuse a wet, muddy dog from the Amelisweerd woods even if the booking allowed pets.
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