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Pet transport from the UK to Germany, Austria and Switzerland

Door to door from the UK to Germany, Austria and Switzerland in a dedicated transport, with the same team from collection to hand-over and a photo at every stop. From £2,054 for one dog, about 793 km by road, crossing by LeShuttle, Folkestone to Calais.

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From
£2,054
By road
about 793 km
Crossing
LeShuttle

Paperwork for this direction

  • A microchip, fitted before the rabies vaccination.
  • A rabies vaccination at least 21 days before travel, kept in date.
  • An Animal Health Certificate (AHC) issued by an official vet in the 10 days before departure, or a valid EU pet passport.

We check every document with you before departure. Read the travel rules.

What is included

  • Collection from your door in the UK, at an agreed time
  • A dedicated transport that carries only your pets
  • Comfort breaks every three to four hours, water and walks
  • A photo at collection, at every stop and on arrival
  • Hand-over at the address in Germany, Austria and Switzerland

Questions people ask

How long does pet transport from the UK to Germany, Austria and Switzerland take?

It depends on the addresses and the crossing; we give you the expected arrival when we quote. Comfort breaks come every three to four hours, with an overnight stop where the distance needs it.

What is included in the price?

Collection from your door in the UK, the drive in a temperature-controlled van that carries only your pets, the LeShuttle, Folkestone to Calais crossing, fuel and tolls, comfort breaks, photo updates and hand-over at the address in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Crate hire and paperwork checks can be added.

What documents does my pet need for this journey?

A microchip, fitted before the rabies vaccination. A rabies vaccination at least 21 days before travel, kept in date. An Animal Health Certificate (AHC) issued by an official vet in the 10 days before departure, or a valid EU pet passport.

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