Good news for those who can’t imagine a vacation without their four-legged companion. Since 2026, pets can travel with their owners on trains and long-distance buses. Traveling in Argentina since 2026 is pet friendly. We tell you what you need to know to travel with your pet on buses and trains in Argentina from this summer 2026.
Dogs and Cats can travel on long distance trains and buses from 2026: What you need to know to travel with your pet on trains and buses this summer.
The decision reaches both regular long-distance bus services and intercity passenger trains connecting different provinces. These include the Mitre railroad routes , which connect Retiro with Rosario, Córdoba and Tucumán, and the Roca railroad services between Constitución and Mar del Plata, one of the most popular summer destinations.
However, the regulation establishes a series of mandatory conditions designed to guarantee the safety, hygiene and comfort of all passengers on board.
What to take into account when traveling with pets from 2026 in Argentina
According to the provisions, each passenger of legal age may travel with only one pet, which must comply with certain indispensable requirements:
👉The pet must be transported in a closed carrier or container, specifically designed for travel.
👉The container must be able to be placed on the passenger’s lap, under the front seat or on the seat next to the window, always fastened with the seat belt.
👉 It will be mandatory to present rabies vaccination certificate and the corresponding health documentation.
👉During the whole journey, the animal must not cause any nuisance or pose a risk to other people.
👉The passenger is responsible at all times for the care, welfare and safety of the animal, and must respect the current health recommendations of the National Program for Responsible Dog and Cat Ownership and Health.
Fares, extra rules and special spaces
The resolution also enables transport companies to charge an additional fee for the transportation of pets, always respecting the Consumer Defense Law. At the same time, each company will be able to set complementary conditions, linked to the size or characteristics of the animal, and must reinforce cleaning and disinfection protocols.
Another key point: in terminals and authorized stations, it is foreseen the creation of signposted and conditioned spaces for waiting and boarding of passengers traveling with pets.
An important exception: guide dogs and assistance dogs for people with disabilities are excluded from this regulation, as they continue to be covered by their specific regulations. In these cases, the transfer remains free of charge, as before.