Travelling with Pets: Our Euro Tunnel Experience

TLDRLearn how we travelled with our dog from the UK to France using the Euro tunnel. Book your ticket online, check-in your pet with the required paperwork, and enjoy a stress-free 35-minute journey. Stay updated for our Paris travel series!

Key insights

🐶The Euro tunnel is a railway system connecting Folkston to Calais underneath the English Channel, allowing you to travel with your dog from the UK to France.

💼Book your ticket online and include your pet's ticket for a seamless journey. Pet tickets cost £22.

📋Ensure your dog has a microchip, a pet passport or animal health certificate, and an up-to-date rabies vaccination. Additional tapeworm treatment is required when traveling from Calais to Folkston.

🍽️While waiting for your boarding time, enjoy the various restaurants and duty-free shopping areas at the Euro tunnel. Take advantage of the pet exercise area for your dog's exercise and bathroom break.

🚗Drive your car onto the train carriage, listen to the safety briefing, and enjoy the 35-minute journey. Stay with your dog in the car throughout the journey.

Q&A

How much does a pet ticket for the Euro tunnel cost?

A pet ticket for the Euro tunnel costs £22.

What are the requirements for traveling with a dog from Folkston to Calais?

The requirements include a microchip, a pet passport or animal health certificate, and an up-to-date rabies vaccination.

What additional requirement is needed when traveling from Calais to Folkston?

When traveling from Calais to Folkston, a tapeworm treatment is required at least one to five days before you travel.

Can I leave my dog in the car during the Euro tunnel journey?

Yes, you can stay with your dog in the car throughout the 35-minute Euro tunnel journey.

What facilities are available while waiting for the Euro tunnel boarding?

You can enjoy restaurants, duty-free shopping areas, and a pet exercise area while waiting for your Euro tunnel boarding.

Timestamped Summary

00:00This video is about travelling with pets using the Euro tunnel.

00:08The Euro tunnel is a railway system connecting Folkston to Calais underneath the English Channel.

00:19Book your ticket online and include your pet's ticket.

01:27Ensure your dog has a microchip, pet passport or animal health certificate, and up-to-date rabies vaccination.

02:05Enjoy the various facilities at the Euro tunnel while waiting for boarding, including restaurants, duty-free shopping areas, and a pet exercise area.

02:26Drive your car onto the train carriage and stay with your dog throughout the 35-minute journey.

02:50Taking the Euro tunnel is a stress-free way to travel with your pet.

03:13If you have any questions, feel free to reach out for assistance.