Buses are the most frequently used form of public transportation in Cyprus. Both in the northern part of Cyprus and Republic of Cyprus, buses are operated by private companies and each district is run by a different company. These companies are not under a joint structure. Therefore, the contact details for each firm has been provided below.
In terms of accessibility, service quality, standardization of routes and information access, the bus management is much more developed in the Republic of Cyprus. In the northern part of the island, a website which includes all information on the bus firms does not exist and none of the bus companies provide disabled access.
While standard buses are used for transportation in the Republic of Cyprus, minibuses similar to joint taxis are generally used in the northern part of the island.
We have provided all important information below; however in order to access up-to-date information we suggest you visit the official websites of the bus companies.
Republic of Cyprus
You may access all information including bus routes and tariffs about the Republic of Cyprus from the following website. However, as the website does not offer service in Turkish, we have provided important information in the Turkish language at VirraCyprus.com.
There are four types of bus services in the Republic of Cyprus.
- Airport Buses: You may visit the “Access to the Ports” page for more information.
- Intercity Buses: These bus services, which are run by the intercity company, connect all the cities and operate every day of the week.
L.L.L.A. Intercity Buses Ltd
Tel: (+357) 70 007 789 / (+357) 24 643 493
Website:�www.intercity-buses.com
Current Routes:
– Nicosia-Limassol, Limassol-Nicosia
– Nicosia-Larnaca, Larnaca- Nicosia
– Nicosia -Protaras / Paralimni
– Agia Napa-Protaras/Paralimni
– Agia Napa- Nicosia
– Nicosia -Paphos, Paphos- Nicosia
– Limassol- Paphos, Paphos -Limassol
– Larnaca-Limassol, Limassol-Larnaca
– Larnaca-Protaras / Paralimni
– Agia Napa-Protaras / Paralimni
– Agia Napa�Larnaca
– Paralimni-Agia Napa-Larnaca-Paphos, Paphos-Larnaca-Agia Napa-Paralimni
- City Buses:
These are buses which are run by different bus companies in different cities, operate on various routes and available on every day of the week.
L.L.L.A Intercity Buses Ltd
Tel: (+357) 24 643 493 / (+357) 80 007 789
Website:�www.intercity-buses.com
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- Nicosia:
Transport Organisation for Nicosia District (OSEL) Ltd
Tel: (+357) 77 777 755 / (+357) 22 468 088
Website:�www.osel.com.cy
- Nicosia:
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- Limassol:
Transport Company for Limassol District (EMEL) Ltd
Tel: (+357) 77 778 121 / (+357) 25 343 201
Website:�www.limassolbuses.com
- Limassol:
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- Larnaca:
Larnaka Buses Zenonas Ltd
Tel: (+357) 80 007 744 / (+357) �24 665 531
Website:�www.zinonasbuses.com
- Larnaca:
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- Paphos:
Pafos Transport Organisation Ltd
Tel: (+357) 80 005 588 / (+357) 26 934 410
Website:�www.pafosbuses.com
- Paphos:
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- Paralimni / Protaras & Agia Napa:
M.E. Ammochostos Buses Ltd
Tel: (+357) 23 819 090 / (+357) 80 005 200
Website:�www.osea.com.cy
- Paralimni / Protaras & Agia Napa:
- Rural Buses: These buses connect villages and towns to the closest city and travel less frequently in comparison to other buses. These buses are the same as city bus companies.
Bus Tickets and Fares for Republic of Cyprus
Single: valid for a single journey within a city and city suburbs from 04:00 until 21:00.
Night – Single: valid for a single journey within a city and city suburbs from�21:00 until 04:00.
Daily: valid for a single day to be used in journeys within a city and city suburbs from 04:00 until 21:00.
Weekly: valid for 7 days from 04:00 until 21:00 to be used in journeys within a city and city suburbs.
Monthly: valid for a month to be used in journeys within a city and city suburbs.
Intercity Daily: valid for all intercity and city bus routes for one day.
Fares within a city or a city suburb:�
| TICKET TYPE | �
ADULT FARE |
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STUDENT FARE |
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| Daily Single | �
1,50 |
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0,75 |
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| Night – Single | �
2,50 |
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1,25 |
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| Daily Unlimited | �
5,00 |
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2,50 |
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| Weekly | �
20,00 |
�
10,00 |
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| Monthly | �
40,00 |
�
20,00 |
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| Daily Intercity | �
15,00 |
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| * The above fares include V.A.T. ** The above fares include the luggage carriage for passengers. *** University students of Cyprus Institutions are allowed 50% discount by showing their Student cards. Owners of Cypriot social card are allowed 50% discount. **** For Evening Routes, from 21:00 until 04:00,�”Monthly Ticket” and “Yearly Ticket” are valid, but “Daily Ticket” and “Weekly Ticket” are not valid |
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The following categories are travelling FREE at all times:
- Children up to 6 years old
- Pupils presenting their Pupil card
- Soldiers presenting their Cyprus Military card
Fares for intercity buses:
Adult Fares�
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ONE WAY |
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DAILY |
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WEEKLY |
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MONTHLY |
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YEARLY |
| NICOSIA – LARNAKA | 4 | 7 | 33 | 70 | 700 |
| NICOSIA – LIMASSOL | 5 | 9 | 44 | 100 | 1000 |
| NICOSIA – FAMAGUSTA DISTRICT | 5 | 9 | 44 | 100 | 1000 |
| NICOSIA – PAFOS | 7 | 13 | 63 | 130 | 1300 |
| LIMASSOL – PAFOS | 4 | 7 | 33 | 70 | 700 |
| LIMASSOL – LARNAKA | 4 | 7 | 33 | 70 | 700 |
| LARNAKA – FAMAGUSTA DISTRICT | 4 | 7 | 33 | 70 | 700 |
| LIMASSOL – FAMAGUSTA DISTRICT | 5 | ��� 9 | 44 | 100 | ��� 1000 |
| LARNACA – PAPHOS | 7 | 13 | 13 | 130 | 1300 |
| PAPHOS – PARALIMNI | 7 | 13 | 63 | 130 | 1300 |
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northern part of Cyprus
Besides VirraCyprus.com, there isn’t a website which includes information on all bus companies in the northern part of the island. Most of these companies don’t have official websites. Intercity transportation is provided by the companies �imen, Akva, Kombos, Girneliler Seyahat, ?timat, and Asbestos. You may find transportation information for each city below.
Bus Tickets and Fares for northern part of Cyprus
| Nicosia-Famagusta | ?timat | +90 392 227-2743 | 10 TL (9 TL for students) |
| Nicosia-Famagusta | Asbestos | +90 392 22 70 912
+90 392 22 75 898 +90 533 862 79 87 +90 548 862 79 87 |
10 TL (9 TL for students) |
| Nicosia-Morphou | �imen | +90 392 228-8615 | 6 TL |
| Nicosia-Morphou | Akva/ Ulusoy | +90 392 227-2529 | 6 TL |
| Nicosia-Kyrenia | Kombos | +90 392 227-2929 | 6 TL |
| Nicosia-Kyrenia | Girneliler Seyahat | 6 TL |
Daily intercity bus services between Nicosia – Kyrenia, Nicosia – Morphou, Nicosia – Famagusta take place on a regular basis.
City bus services take place every day on a regular basis. The main point of departure for city buses is the Nicosia Bus Terminal. Buses depart every 10-20 minutes between 06:30-18:00 and on a hourly basis between 18:00-21:00.
The Nicosia Bus Terminal, which is located in K���k Kaymakl? / Kaimakli, provides transportation to cities and villages during morning, afternoon and evening (the departure times may vary).
For more information please visit Nicosia Turkish Municipality’s website:
https://www.lefkosabelediyesi.org/ulasim/
| Famagusta-Nicosia | ?timat | +90 392 366-666 | 10 TL (9 TL for students) |
| Famagusta-Nicosia | Asbestos | +90 392 22 70 912
+90 392 22 75 898 +90 533 862 79 87 +90 548 862 79 87 |
10 TL (9 TL for students) |
| Famagusta-Kyrenia | ?timat | +90 392 366-666 | 10 TL (9 TL for students) |
Weekdays
Nicosia – Famagusta Departure
Every 20-30 minutes between 06:45 – 19:00.
Weekends and Public Holidays
Nicosia – Famagusta Departure
Every 20-30 minutes between 07:00 – 19:00.
Weekdays
Famagusta – Nicosia Departure
Every 20-30 minutes between 06:45 – 19:00.
Weekends and Public Holidays
Famagusta – Nicosia Departure
Every 20-30 minutes between 07:00 – 19:00.
| Morphou-Nicosia | �imen | +90 392 714-6111 | 6 TL |
| Morphou-Nicosia | Akva/ Ulusoy | +90 392 714-4970 | 6 TL |
| Morphou-Kyrenia | �imen | +90 392 714-6111 | 6 TL |
*Buses also stop at surrounding villages located between Nicosia – Morphou/Lefka.
(The departure times for Morphou-Lefka buses are the same.)
Weekdays
Nicosia – Morphou/Lefka Departure
Every 30 minutes between 07:00 – 18:00.
Saturdays
Nicosia – Morphou/Lefka Departure
Every 45 minutes between 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 – 14:30 and every 30 minutes between 14:30 – 18:00.
Sundays and Public Holidays
Nicosia – Morphou/Lefka Departure
On an hourly basis between 08:00 – 18:00.
(The departure times for Morphou-Lefka buses are the same.)
Weekdays
Morphou/Lefka – Nicosia Departure
Every 30 minutes between 06:00, 06:30, 06:50, 07:00 – 18:00.
Saturdays
Morphou/Lefka – Nicosia Departure
Every 45 minutes between 06:30, 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 – 14:30.
Every 30 minutes between 14:30 – 18:00.
Sundays and Public Holidays
Morphou/Lefka – Nicosia Departure
On an hourly basis between 07:00 – 18:00.
| Kyrenia – Nicosia | Kombos | +90 392 815-2317 | 6 TL |
| Kyrenia – Nicosia | Girneliler Seyahat | 6 TL | |
| Kyrenia – Morphou | �imen | +90 392 815-3144 | 6 TL |
Daily
Nicosia – Kyrenia Departure
Every 10 minutes between 06:30 – 18:30 (19:00 during summer season).
Daily
Kyrenia – Nicosia Departure
Every 10 minutes between 06:30 – 18:30 (19:00 during summer season).
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