Buses and Coaches
Find out how to get around Cyprus using the bus and coach networks...
Buses in Cyprus are run by
private companies regulated by the Government. Each district is operated by a
different company so buses throughout the island are not consistent in size and
appearance. Each company can be identified by its logo.
To add to the confusion,
yet another private company, Intercity Buses, provides
the bus service between all districts.
Nicosia and Larnaca are served by the newly formed Cyprus Public Transport (CPT) which began its operation in July 2020.
- Famagusta, Paralimni, and Ayia Napa are serviced by the company OSE
- Paphos is serviced by the The Paphos Transport Organization OSYPA Ltd
- The Limassol area is serviced by EMEL
On modern bus fleets, the
destination is displayed on screens located above the windshield. On coaches or
mini buses the destination is displayed with a sign in the windscreen.
Children
under 6 and soldiers, producing a military identification card, can travel for
free. School students pay €10 per month to travel on all routes i.e.school,
urban and night buses.
Timetables
Bus
timetables and schedules are available online via each company’s website, from
tourist offices, or directly from the main office at central bus stations.
Details of
routes, timetables, and fares can also be found online. See our guide below for
details on travelling in each district.
Within
urban areas, buses run on fixed routes roughly every half hour, with services
ending in the evenings at about 18:00 Monday to Friday and earlier on
Saturdays. Some routes have no service on Sundays. Hours are extended until
midnight during the tourist season. Some urban routes now offer a night
bus service on Friday’s and Saturday’s.
The Motion Bus Card
The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works in
cooperation with the bus companies are gradually introducing a new electronic ticketing
system throughout Cyprus. All paper tickets and cards will gradually be
replaced by the Motion Bus Card.
The Motion Bus Card is a
permanent reusable electronic ticket the size of a credit card which can be used
throughout the bus system and in all districts. It can be topped up online
or at main sales points. Motion Bus Card can be charged with up to three
different period fares (eg. 7 days, 30 days or 365 days) and with cash
(e-wallet).
Student Motion Cards
are also available and be used on school buses.
To find out more visit the motion bus card website
Island-wide bus services connecting district
Intercity Buses provide
the bus route service connecting all major towns. There is a regular service on
popular routes. There is limited bus service on Sunday with some routes having
no service at all.
It is
recommended to check the Intercity Buses website for
details on bus stops and to determine if a service is available on a particular
day.
Information
Tel: 80 007 789
Bicycles
can be taken on some of buses serving the main intercity routes.
Note: Dogs
may not be taken on buses. Guide dogs must wear muzzle and carry an
updated health book.
Intercity routes, timetables, and fares
Intercity Buses operate the following routes:
- Larnaca - Nicosia / Nicosia -
Larnaca
- Larnaca - Ayia Napa and
Paralimni / Paralimni and Ayia Napa - Larnaca
- Larnaca - Limassol / Limassol
- Larnaca
- Limassol - Paphos / Paphos -
Limassol
- Nicosia - Limassol / Limassol
- Nicosia
- Nicosia - Paphos / Paphos -
Nicosia
- Nicosia - Ayia Napa and
Paralimni / Paralimni and Ayia Napa - Nicosia
- Paralimni and Ayia Napa - Larnaca - Paphos / Paphos -
Larnaca - Ayia Napa and Paralimni
For a details on tickets and prices
Children over 6 years old, school children, students, pensioners, and registered disabled persons get a 50% reduction on their fare when they present the relevant ID.
Urban Buses
Each
district is serviced by a different bus company which can be identified by
their distinctive logos and branding. Within urban areas, buses run on fixed
routes roughly every half hour, with services ending in the evenings at about
18:00 Monday to Friday and earlier on Saturdays. Some routes have no service on
Sundays. Hours are extended until midnight during the tourist season.
Some urban routes now offer a night bus service on Friday’s and
Saturday’s.
Timetables
are available online, tourist offices or directly from the bus companies main
bus stations.
The bus
fare can be paid directly to the bus driver; exact change is required. Weekly
and monthly passes can be purchased from ticket offices. Some companies have
Apps where motion cards can be topped up. One day multiple route passes valid
for all districts are also available.
University students and pensioners now have to pay 50 per cent of the ticket prices and can no longer travel for free.
Bus Services in Nicosia and Larnaca
Nicosia, Larnaca and their adjoining towns, are served by the newly formed Cyprus Public Transport (CPT) which began its operation in July 2020. The new fleet of 200 buses have eco-friendly, low-emission EURO 6 engines. All buses are fully accessible and have special areas for disabled persons.
Buses are equipped with Wi-Fi, USB
charging ports and electronic signage that provides information about the
upcoming stops. They also have a state-of-the-art location tracking system
which will allows the passengers to know where the bus is at any time. CPT also
plan to upgrade 4,962 bus stops and create an extra 2,015 by 2025.
There is a
night bus service in operation on some routes Friday and Saturday from
18:45-00:15
Bus terminals are located at: Solomos Square, Markario, The General Hospital, Arediou,
Tempria and Alambra.
For details on routes
and timetables
For details on fares and cards
Cyprus Public Transport
have also created two apps for passengers.
The Pame
App allows bus passengers to plan their journeys when using
Cyprus Public Transport. The app gives passengers real time information on
buses and their arrival at each bus stop. Passengers can also browse an
interactive bus map, access route information, route maps and other
information. Passengers can also top up their Motion Travel Card.
The BeeMate mobile app is a useful tool for parents who wish to track the location of their child’s school bus. It also allows parents to create a profile for their child which enables to the driver to know if the student is on board.
At: Griva
Digeni 81-83, 6th Floor, Nicosia
Tel: 1416
Email: contactus@publictransport.com.cy
Nicosia’s Mini Buses
The Municipality of Nicosia runs Nicosia’s mini-buses L1, L2 and the UniCity route. This is a free transportation service within the city walls. The buses make short commutes every 20 minutes, from 07:30-23:30. The service starts from Vasileos Pavlou Street, next to the old GSP stadium, and passes through all the city’s points of interest. They can accommodate 21 passengers, 13 seated and 8 standing.
Bus Services in Paphos
The Paphos Transport Organization, OSYPA Ltd are responsible for bus services in the Paphos area. They operate an intercity service for Paphos, Limassol, Nicosia; an urban service in Paphos and airport routes to both Larnaca and Paphos International airports. Buses are blue.
For details on routes and timetables
For details on fares and cards
Bus
terminals are located at: Kato Paphos, Karavella and Polis
At: Mesogi
Industrial Area, Mesogi, Paphos
Tel: 8000
5588
Email: info@pafosbuses.com
Bus services in eastern Cyprus: Famagusta-Paralimni-Ayia Napa
The
Famagusta District Transport Organisation, OSEA provides the bus services in
the Famagusta, Paralimni, and Ayia Napa area. There are increased services
during the summer months with buses running until 04:00 on some routes.
For details on routes
and timetables
For details on fares
Bus
terminals are located at: Paralimni, Ayia Napa and
Famagusta Hospital
OSEA
At: 23 Agiou
Georgiou, Agiou Paralimni
Tel: 8000
5200
Email: info@osea.com.cy
Limassol
Bus
services in Limassol are operated by the Limassol Passengers Transport Company EMEL. There are service
in central, urban and rural routes of Limassol. Night buses are available until
23:00-03:35 (depending on the route) on Fridays, Saturdays and public holidays.
Bus
terminals are located at: Lenitiou, Municipal Market Station, My
Mall and Lambrou Porfira .
For details on routes and timetables
For details on fares
Emel are
part of the motion bus card network and scheduling information is
available via the Motion
APP
Bus
terminals are located at: Paralimni, Ayia Napa and
Famagusta Hospital
At: 15
Feidiou Street, 3075, Limassol
Tel: 7777
8868 / 25 870 160
Email: info@limassolbuses.com
Limassol Park-and-Ride system
The Limassol Municipality operate a park-and-ride
system in cooperation with the Limassol Passenger Transport Company. Citizens
can park free of charge at the municipal parking lot Epaminondas, situated west
of Voreiou Ipirou street. A shuttle bus service operates every 15 minutes to
take passengers to the city centre. Ther service is available from
Monday-Friday 06:30-19:40
For more information visit the Limassol
Municipality website
Airport Shuttle
The bus
company Kapnos, provide
a daily airport scheduled shuttle service between Nicosia and Larnaca
International Airport and Nicosia and Paphos Airport. The buses are large white
coaches. The service is boarded at Kyrenias Avenue behind Melconian opposite
the Police Headquarters in Nicosia.
It is a direct service with a travel time of 40 minutes from
Nicosia to Larnaca international Airport and n 90 minutes to Paphos Airport.
Buses are air-conditioned with reclining seats. Free WI-FI is available on board. Passengers
should arrive at least 10 minutes before departure.
It is advised to book seats in advance. Bookings can be made
online via the Kapnos
website
For details on timetables
For a map of the
Kapnos Airport shuttle station
Kapnos Airport Shuttle
At: 15
Feidiou Street, 3075, Limassol
Tel: 77 77 14 77
Email: info@limassolbuses.com
Useful Links
- Cyprus By Bus provides
information about buses, bus routes and timetables in Cyprus
- The Visit
Cyprus website offers comprehensive details on transportation
in Cyprus
- For details on
public transport for the disabled read ‘Accessible Cyprus’ (published by
the Cyprus Tourist Organisation)
Shared and
private taxi services provide an alternative method of transport. See Angloinfo’s
guide on Taxi’s and Carpooling.