Pet transport from UK to Austria and Austria to UK. PetVoyageUK provides door-to-door service to Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, and all Austrian cities via Eurotunnel. Whether you're relocating for work, retiring to the Alps, or joining family, we ensure your pet travels safely and comfortably.
Pet Transport to Vienna
Vienna, Austria's elegant capital, is our most popular Austrian destination. The journey takes approximately 14-16 hours from Folkestone, including the Eurotunnel crossing and rest stops.
Journey Overview
- Distance: Approximately 900 miles from Folkestone
- Duration: 14-16 hours including breaks
- Route: Folkestone → Calais → Belgium → Germany → Austria
- Overnight option: Available for pet comfort on longer journeys
Vienna is regularly ranked as one of the world's most liveable cities, with excellent parks, pet-friendly cafes, and high-quality veterinary care.
Pet Transport to Salzburg & the Alps
Salzburg and the Austrian Alps are popular destinations for those seeking a mountain lifestyle:
- Salzburg: Mozart's birthplace with stunning Alpine scenery – perfect for active dog owners
- Innsbruck: Gateway to the Tyrol region with world-class skiing and hiking
- Kitzbühel: Charming ski resort town popular with expats
- Zell am See: Lakeside town surrounded by mountains
Austria Pet Travel Requirements
Austria is an EU member state with standard pet travel requirements:
- Microchip: ISO 15-digit compliant chip (most UK pets already have this)
- Rabies vaccination: Must be at least 21 days old at time of travel
- Animal Health Certificate: Issued by an Official Veterinarian within 10 days of travel. Valid for up to 6 months for onward EU travel and return to GB
- Tapeworm treatment: For dogs only, administered 1-5 days before UK entry (for return journeys)
We check all documentation before departure to ensure smooth border crossings.
Complete documentation guide
Our Austria Pet Transport Service
When you book pet transport to Austria, here's what's included:
- Door-to-door collection: We come to your home anywhere in the UK
- Climate-controlled vehicle: Essential for mountain journeys with variable temperatures
- Experienced handlers: Our team are trained in animal welfare
- Eurotunnel crossing: All Pet Reception procedures handled
- Overnight stops: Available for longer journeys to Vienna and eastern Austria
- Regular breaks: Every 2-3 hours for water, toilet, and stretching
- Direct delivery: To your Austrian address
- Real-time updates: Photos and messages throughout
Mountain Travel Considerations
Austria's Alpine terrain means some journeys involve mountain passes. We plan routes carefully, avoid extreme weather conditions, and ensure your pet is comfortable throughout. Winter journeys may take longer due to road conditions.
Living in Austria with Pets
Austria is an excellent country for pet ownership:
- Dog-friendly culture: Dogs are welcome in many restaurants, cafes, and shops
- Excellent walks: Thousands of kilometres of hiking trails through Alpine scenery
- High-quality vets: Outstanding veterinary care throughout the country
- Pet-friendly transport: Dogs allowed on Austrian trains and buses
- Lakes and mountains: Perfect for active dogs who love swimming and hiking
Why Choose Us for Austria Pet Transport?
Long-Distance Expertise
Austria is one of our longer routes, and we have extensive experience with these journeys. We know the best rest stops, pet-friendly facilities along the route, and how to keep your pet comfortable on longer trips.
Flexible Scheduling
For journeys to Vienna and eastern Austria, we offer overnight stops in Germany if preferred. This breaks the journey for your pet and can be more comfortable than travelling straight through.
Alpine Route Knowledge
We're familiar with Alpine driving conditions and adjust our routes seasonally. In winter, we may use different passes or allow extra time for safety.
Returning to the UK from Austria
Bringing your pet back from Austria to the UK? We provide the same professional service in reverse. Requirements for UK entry include:
- Valid microchip
- Up-to-date rabies vaccination
- Animal Health Certificate from an Austrian vet
- Tapeworm treatment for dogs (1-5 days before UK entry)
Book Austria Pet Transport
Ready to arrange transport for your pet to or from Austria?
- Get a quote: Use our online form for an instant price
- Confirm details: We'll discuss dates, overnight options, and special requirements
- Prepare documents: Ensure your pet's paperwork is ready
- Collection day: We arrive at your door and handle everything
Related Routes
Detailed Route Information for Austria
The drive from the UK to Austria runs France, southern Germany and through to the Austrian Alps. We plan it as a two-day journey with one overnight stop at a pet-friendly hotel, which is included in our fixed price for any destination over 700 miles from the Eurotunnel exit.
Pickup areas in the UK
We collect from anywhere in the UK — Scotland, Northern England, the Midlands, Wales, the South-East — and route via Folkestone for the Eurotunnel crossing to Calais. Drivers know every motorway services that allows dogs off-lead, so your pet gets proper exercise breaks every 2-3 hours.
Delivery destinations in Austria
We deliver door-to-door to all major Austria cities including Vienna, Salzburg, Graz, Innsbruck, Linz, plus any rural address that has road access. We do not require you to meet us at an airport or train station — we drive to your front door.
Customs and border considerations
Austria is in the EU so border paperwork between France and Austria is minimal. Your dog or cat needs only the standard UK AHC, microchip, rabies vaccination, and (for dogs) tapeworm treatment timed for the return UK leg.
Returning Your Pet from Austria to the UK
Many clients book us for both legs — the outbound to Austria and the return to the UK months later. The return leg follows the same route in reverse. For UK arrival, your dog needs a praziquantel tapeworm treatment from a vet in Austria between 24 and 120 hours before the Eurotunnel boarding at Calais. We pre-arrange this appointment with a trusted local vet so the timing is guaranteed.