How much does it cost to transport a pet on the high-speed rail? Full analysis of the latest fees and precautions
With the popularity of high-speed rail networks, more and more pet owners are choosing high-speed rail to transport their pets. Recently, "high-speed rail pet shipping" has become a hot topic, and many netizens are concerned about the cost, process and precautions. This article will combine the hot data of the entire network in the past 10 days to provide you with detailed answers to the prices and service details of high-speed rail pet shipping.
1. High-speed rail pet shipping fee standards

According to the official regulations of China Railway and the actual charging situation in various places, the cost of high-speed rail pet consignment mainly consists of basic freight, cage fees, insurance fees, etc. The following is the latest fee reference table for 2023:
| Project | Charges | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Basic shipping fee | 0.3-0.5 yuan/kg·km | Calculated based on total weight of pet + cage |
| Cage rental fee | 30-100 yuan/time | Depends on cage size |
| insurance cost | 10-30 yuan | Optional, insured amount 10,000-50,000 yuan |
| Other service charges | 20-50 yuan | Including disinfection, formalities, etc. |
2. Examples of consignment prices for popular routes
The following are pet shipping quotes for the five high-speed rail lines that netizens are most concerned about (data source: 12306 and third-party shipping platforms):
| line | mileage | 10kg pet reference price |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing West-Shanghai Hongqiao | 1318 kilometers | 280-350 yuan |
| Guangzhou South-Wuhan | 1069 kilometers | 240-300 yuan |
| Chengdu East-Xi'an North | 658 kilometers | 180-220 yuan |
| Hangzhou East-Nanjing South | 251 kilometers | 120-150 yuan |
| Changsha South-Shenzhen North | 809 kilometers | 200-250 yuan |
3. Summary of recent hot issues
According to discussion data in the past 10 days on Weibo, Zhihu and other platforms, pet owners are most concerned about the following issues:
1.Quarantine certificate requirements: It needs to be processed 1-2 days in advance, the fee is about 50-100 yuan, and the validity period is 3-5 days.
2.Pet breed restrictions: Some high-speed rail lines prohibit the carriage of special pets such as fierce dogs and snakes.
3.Summer shipping risks: During the high temperature period from July to August, you need to choose an air-conditioned freight carriage.
4.Comparison of emerging services: Compared with traditional air shipping, high-speed rail shipping has a high on-time rate (98.5%) and less stress reactions.
4. Practical suggestions
1.Make a reservation in advance: For popular routes, it is recommended to go through the formalities 72 hours before departure.
2.cost optimization: Bringing your own standard flight case can save 50-80 yuan in rental fees
3.emergency preparedness: It is recommended to bring toys or bedding familiar to your pet to reduce anxiety
4.Insurance options: It is recommended to purchase full insurance for pets worth more than 5,000 yuan.
5. Things to note
| matters | Specific requirements |
|---|---|
| health certificate | Rabies vaccination records required |
| Cage standards | The sum of length, width and height is ≤200cm, with drinking water device |
| embargo period | Service suspended during Spring Festival travel period (1.21-3.1) |
| handover process | Arrive at the freight department 90 minutes before departure |
From the above data analysis, it can be seen that the price of high-speed rail pet consignment has obvious mileage correlation, and the cost of transporting 10 kilograms of pets across provinces is mostly in the range of 200-400 yuan. It is recommended that pet owners consult the local station freight department in advance according to their specific itinerary to obtain the latest policy information. With the improvement of services, high-speed rail is becoming the first choice for more and more "shit collectors".
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