hello there,
I came across this website ter.sncf.com, and discover that they offer 3,7 days regional pass, unlimited train travel on the TER for Côte d’Azur area. This pass if for the TER train only, for the whole Côte d’azure regions, not the same as the Sud Azure explore pass for the Alpes-maritime. I look and read for a long time on this website using Google Translate through all FAQ, to find out how do I use the pass but still I can’t find any information. I made a purchase for 7 days regional pass for my upcoming travel in may 2026 to the French Riviera areas. But I don’t know how to use the pass. If any one know how this 7 day pass concept work, please explain, I really appreciate it.
They say something about having to validate your train ticket every time you get on. But this is not a train ticket, it’s a pass, I have received a QR code for my pass, but is it the same as the train ticket? So does that mean with this pass, I can just walk up to any TER train , get on the train and go, without a ticket ? Please help, any information is much appreciated. Thank you.
Below is the link that show the pass, you can buy this on line.
Posted by
Green Bay
23462 posts
I have received a QR code for my pass, but is it the same as the train ticket?
I believe that with a pass, you don't need a ticket. That is what a pass is. When the ticket inspector comes by, you show your pass. You may have to show your passport as well to prove you are the person named on the pass.
Posted by
OP
3 posts
Thank you Sam
Posted by
528 posts
I am assuming that your mean the Pass Zud Azur, which is what we plan on purchasing for our six night trip in October.
There is an excellent DE on TripAdvisor who regularly recommends this and he has created a document for where to buy it and how it works.
Here is the link, hopefully it will help you.
Posted by
Washington, DC USA
967 posts
I bought and used the 7 day cote d'Azur pass last October. I purchased it from a machine at the tram stop outside the Nice airport so I had a physical card, the size of a credit card, that I used to tap and go on trains, trams, and busses lthroughout the region. I don't think I encountered any conductors checking tickets on the trains. At the time of my travel, I did not believe it was possible to purchase the pass online in advance. -- this is good that were able to do so. I would guess that you will scan the QR code like other digital tickets. If your first use is at a staffed train station, you should be able to ask for assistance if needed.
Posted by
Tacoma, WA, USA
739 posts
Adding to the above…
We had a 14 day Sud pass. There were times when it would not work in the turn style of a few stations. We were instructed to pick up the yellow help phone and tell them we had a Sud pass. No questions asked—they clicked us through. That tells me they have a few glitches they’re aware of and work around.
It was a great choice got us— worked perfect on buses and trams were we scanned when we boarded.
Posted by
OP
3 posts
Thank you to Deb, the document for the SUD Azure explore pass is very helpful, I may get that one versus the 7 day pass regional , this pass is for the TER train only, no bus
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Adding to Renee's reply:
We purchased two separate 3 day passes. On the second day, mine failed to work at one of the area train stations. It worked fine earlier that day, both for a tram ride, and for the first train trip - but not on the return. There was no one at the station to assist, so I paid again at that train station for the single trip back. Once back at the hotel, we verified my receipt was indeed for a 3 day pass, so obviously there was a glitch with the pass.
It worked again in Nice on one tram trip, and not on another. So, before getting in trouble for not correctly validating the pass, we went to the Code D'Azure office to see if they could give us a new pass or correct the issue. That was an awful visit. The small office was very crowded, and the wait time was very long - not quite how we wanted to spend time in Nice. The staff member available at our turn was actually rude. He supposedly tested the card, and would only repeat over and over that it worked fine. He gave no explanation, or assistance. So we left, and I continued to use it on the third day (sometimes it would work, sometimes not ). Although we had a receipt, I'm not sure that would suffice for failing to properly validate the trip(s), but fortunately no one checked.