In this section, you can find all the information regarding the conditions and rules for transporting pets on the trains of the Railway Transport of Montenegro.
Travelling with Pets
In this section, you can find all the information regarding the conditions and rules for transporting pets on the trains of the Railway Transport of Montenegro. Our aim is to enable pet owners to easily inform themselves and plan their journeys, while adhering to regulations that ensure a safe and pleasant journey for all passengers.
The Railway Transport of Montenegro allows passengers to travel with their pets. At the same time, the rules are defined to ensure a pleasant, safe, and comfortable journey for all passengers.
We want train travel to be a pleasant experience for everyone. Therefore, we recommend that passengers familiarise themselves with the transport rules before travelling and, if they plan to travel with a larger dog or are travelling internationally, check the transport conditions in advance so they can choose the appropriate departure.
Rules for Transporting Pets on the Trains of the Railway Transport of Montenegro
Small domestic animals can be transported free of charge if they are placed in an appropriate carrier, cage, or basket. Small dogs may also be on their owner's lap, while larger dogs must be on a short lead and muzzled during the journey. A small dog is defined as one whose height at the withers does not exceed 30 centimetres. Such dogs may also travel on their owner's lap.
Dogs taller than 30 centimetres can be transported with a mandatory muzzle and short lead, in accordance with the conditions prescribed by the Passenger Tariff.
Guide dogs for the blind, therapy dogs, assistance dogs for persons with disabilities, and rescue dogs have a special status. They may travel without a muzzle but must be clearly marked with an official vest or other appropriate identification.
Pets may be transported in passenger carriages, provided that the prescribed conditions are respected. Small animals should be placed in a carrier, cage, or basket, small dogs may be on their owner's lap, while dogs taller than 30 centimetres must be on a short lead and muzzled.
Pets are not allowed in the dining car, except for guide dogs for the blind and assistance dogs for persons with disabilities.
It is important to note that due to the technical characteristics and different types of trains owned by ŽPCG, the conditions for transporting larger dogs are not the same on all departures. In electric multiple units, due to their technical characteristics and space layout, the transport of dogs taller than 30 centimetres is not possible. The same applies in cases where alternative bus transport has been organised due to extraordinary circumstances.
Therefore, we recommend that passengers planning to travel with a larger pet inform themselves in advance through our information services, at ticket offices, or via the official channels of ŽPCG, to obtain accurate information for their desired departure.
In this way, we can jointly plan a journey that will be safe and pleasant for both pet owners and other passengers.
Required Documentation for Domestic and International Rail Transport
In domestic transport, passengers are required to comply with applicable veterinary regulations and to have the documentation prescribed for the specific type of animal.
For international travel, in addition to the rules of ŽPCG, the regulations of the countries through which the train operates or to which the passenger is travelling also apply. Therefore, we recommend checking the conditions for entering with a pet with the relevant veterinary authorities or the embassy of the destination country before departure, to ensure that all necessary documentation is obtained in time.
Additionally, in international transport, a passenger travelling with a pet is required to reserve or purchase an entire cabin for exclusive use.
Ticket Prices for Transporting Pets
Small animals transported in a carrier, cage, or basket as hand luggage are transported free of charge.
For pets that are not placed in a carrier or cannot be held in the owner's lap, the transport price is 50% of the regular second-class ticket price for the corresponding route.
In international transport, a passenger travelling with a pet is required to reserve or purchase an entire cabin for exclusive use.
Rights and Responsibilities of Passengers Travelling with Pets
ŽPCG is a pet-friendly public transport service, but it is also obliged to ensure a safe and pleasant journey for all passengers. Families with small children, elderly individuals, and those with allergies or fears of animals travel on our trains daily, which is why adherence to the prescribed rules is important to ensure everyone has a pleasant travel experience.
Therefore, pet owners are required to keep their pets under control throughout the journey and ensure that they do not endanger the safety or disturb other passengers. They are also responsible for any damage their pet may cause.
In the event of disagreements or complaints from other passengers, the train staff will assess the specific situation and make a decision regarding the accommodation of the passenger with the pet, taking into account the interests of all passengers.