Buses in Cyprus
Buses are not always consistent in appearance although the destination is usually displayed in the windscreen. You will find that bus time tables and schedules are available from tourist offices or directly from the bus companies.
The public transport system in Cyprus can be limited and there is no train service available. However, inter-urban public bus services connecting major towns, urban buses which run within most larger towns and tourist centres, and rural buses connecting some of the smaller villages to their nearest towns are available.
Be aware that services stop early daily (at around 18:00) and there is limited bus services on weekends with some areas having no service on Sundays.
Bus fares are paid directly to the bus driver where exact change is preferred.
Alternative means of transport include hiring a car where taking this option will give you the freedom to explore the wonderful island of Cyprus at your own pace and get to places that public transport may not be able to offer. Private transfers are another convenient mode of transport.
Cyprus Buses
Intercity, Eman and Alepa are the three main bus companies offering regular services throughout the island of Cyprus
Buses run on fixed routes approximately every half hour within urban areas with services coming to an end in the evenings at around 18:00 throughout Monday to Friday and finishing earlier on Saturdays.
Hours are extended during the tourist season up until midnight and you will find that some routes have no service during Sundays. The municipality of Nicosia runs Yellow Busses which actually offer free transportation within the city walls. The Nicosia Bus Company also offers service throughout the area.
Below is a list of some of the major bus routes in Cyprus followed by the Urban bus stop locations and contact details for Larnaca and Paphos:
- Ayia Napa - Larnaca - Paralimni
Eman Buses, Tel: +357 23 721 321 - P.E.A.L. Buses, Tel: +357 23 821 318
Service is available daily
- Nicosia - Limassol - Paphos
ALEPA Ltd, Tel: +357 26 931 755 or +357 99 625 027
Service available Monday to Saturday
- Paphos - Limassol - Polis
Nea Amoroza Transport Co Ltd.
Tel: +357 26 936 822 or +357 26 936 740 or +357 26 321 114
Service available Monday to Saturday
- Paralimni - Protaras - Ayia Napa / Paralimni - Deryneia - Larnaca / Paralimni - Protaras - Larnaca
EMAN Buses, Tel: +357 23 721 321
P.E.A.L. Bus Co, Tel: +357 23 821 318
Service available daily
- Larnaka Urban Bus Station
Location - Gonia Karaoli & Dimitriou 36A
Telephone: +357 24 650477 or +357 24 657466
- Paphos Urban Bus Station
Location Karavella Bus Station
Telephone: +357 26 934 410 or +357 26 934 252
Follow these links for further information on bus services at Larnaca Airport and bus services at Paphos Airport.
