Cyprus Transport and Travel

Tips on Cyprus Transport

Public transport in Cyprus is virtually non-existent in the evenings and on Sundays so most Cypriot families make sure that at least one member of the family drives a car.

There are no trains in Cyprus so the only way to travel is by using buses, taxis or service-taxis.

Cheap Car Hire in Cyprus

There are many cheap car hire companies in Cyprus but you will probably have to leave a deposit. It's a good idea to hire a car so you will have the freedom to visit all the remote areas of the island. Driving in Cyprus is on the left-hand side of the road and you must have either a valid international driving licence or a national driving licence from your country. It's also a good idea to buy a map of Cyprus before you get here.

Having a car makes it so much easier to get around and you won't have the problem of finding a taxi or bus when you arrive at the airport. Another point to remember is that transport in Cyprus stops very early in the day.

Cyprus Transport - BUSES

Buses link to all major towns and airports with a regular hourly service but there is no service on a Sunday. There are local inter-city buses and rural buses which are inexpensive and a good form of Cyprus transport. Although some appear quite old, most have air conditioning and music which makes the journey much more enjoyable.

Nicosia Municipality operates the well-known Yellow Buses which will get you around the city within the city walls. ***There is no fare charge for these routes***

Cyprus Transport - TAXIS

If you take a taxi from either Larnaca or Paphos airport it's a good idea to find out what the fare will be before starting your journey.

The standard price for a taxi from Paphos airport into town is around CYP15. From Paphos to Limassol it will be CYP50 so if you're not hiring a car, it's a good idea to book your airport transfer before you go. Taxis from Larnaca airport are not so expensive as it's only a short distance from the airport into the centre of Larnaca.

The majority of taxis in Cyprus are Mercedes and most are air-conditioned and have a meter. There are two tariff periods with Tariff 1 from 6.00am - 8.30pm and Tariff 2 from 8.30pm - 6.00am.

Service-Taxis

Service-taxis hold up to eight people and must be booked in advance either by telephone or in person at one of the service-taxi offices. If you're being collected, be sure to find out the exact time the taxi driver will collect you. Also make sure they know your name and the exact place to collect you.

Prices range from 7 euros each way and pick-ups are from an allocated distance within the town or city. This of course adds time onto the journey so allow around 30 minutes (sometimes shorter), before the journey begins. Once you get going, the journey is quick as it's mainly on the motorway.