CYPRUS BUS SERVICES
The bus system in Cyprus is generally considered by locals as a simple mode of transport for commuting. Visitors to the island however, can utilise the service to explore the island at ground level. People can easily use the bus network to embark on a journey of discovery and adventure at a low cost. Discovering Cyprus by bus offers people a unique perspective of everyday life and offers an insight in to the local culture of Cyprus. The bus network can easily be used to traverse scenic landscapes, ancient ruins, town and city centres and picturesque villages, spanning across the the whole of the island. In addition to this, using the buses is not only a cost effective solution, but helps reduce the island’s carbon footprint, which in turn helps preserve Cyprus’s natural beauty. The bus network in Cyprus is linked by three main bus services that work in conjunction with each other to form a reliable, regular and convenient overall bus service. The three main bus services are
known as the airport, intercity and local municipal bus services. All provide comfortable journeys with fully air-conditioned buses, free Wifi and spacious seating. The airport bus service generally ferries people to and from the airport. The local town centre and the intercity bus service connects all of the major towns and villages. The local bus services are run by each individual local municipal zone and generally encompass the local area that it operates in. There is also a reliable bus app, ‘Cyprus Bus’ by Motion, which can be easily installed on most mobile devices, and this accurately displays all bus stops, timetables & routes. Single or return tickets or an all day bus ticket, can be obtained from the
driver when boarding and it is also advisable to have the correct amount of change as large bank notes may not be accepted. For regular travellers, a re-loadable smart card bus pass much like a credit card, which is known as a Motion Bus Card is available and can be registered against an owner or can remain anonymous. It can be charged with up to three different fare periods and these include a 7 day weekly pass, a 30 day monthly pass, or a 365 day annual pass. The Motion Bus Card also includes an e-wallet facility, which offers the user a cashless a pay as you go option. Single fares, regardless of payment type are accepted for up to two buses within a 60 minute period. The Motion Bus Card can be obtained and re-charged from the following places.
Motion Bus Card Sale Points – Tel: 1416
- Ticket office at Solomou Square
- Ticket office at Makario Stadium Station
- Ticket office at General Hospital Station
- Ticket office at Tamasos Station
- Ticket office at Alampra Station
- Ticket office at Larnaca Central Station
- Ticket office at Larnaca Airport
- Ticket office at Kofinou Station
Once obtained, the Motion Bus Card can be re-charged online using the following links
kiosk vending machines also sell E-wallet, 7 and 30 day on the spot digital top-up vouchers that can be installed and used almost immedietly.
- Solomou Station (Accepts cash or credit card payment)
- Larnaca Central Station. (Accepts cash or credit card payment)
- General Hospital (Accepts credit card payment only)
- Larnaca Airport. (Accepts credit card payment only)
E-Wallet card balance information can be checked online or obtained from any driver or operator at a Motion Bus Card Sale Point.
AIRPORT BUS SERVICE
The Airport Bus Service offers visitors a cost effective, stress free way of reaching any destination, eliminating the need for complicated transfers or expensive taxi rides. The service includes Cyprus’s teo main international airports. Both airports are regularly serviced by buses. Paphos International Airport is located in the western part of the island and Larnaca International Airport is located in the eastern part of the island. A bus service that transports visitors directly to their respective town centres operates daily from both airports amnd from there, people can then easily transition to the inter-city or local municipal bus network.
INTERCITY BUS SERVICE
Intercity Buses boast an efficient and reliable comprehensive network, which connects all major towns, city centres & some villages. Each connection starts and ends in the respective town centre and these buses run regularly all day long. This service also operates a restricted night service.
LOCAL MUNICIPAL BUS SERVICE
Local Municipal Buses are run locally by each individual local municipal council. These regular buses often boast an efficient and reliable comprehensive service that connects all neighbouring villages to their respective town centres. These buses run regularly all day long with a restricted night service.
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Very useful information
Good Article, Now I know how to travel in bus
Do you do any buses that go 2 kayarna North of cyprus please
Hello Julie, there is currently no public transport that crosses over to the unrecognized state in the North. Your only option is a private mode of transport like a taxi or crossing on foot in Nicosia.