Larnaca to Paphos Bus
Crossing the island east to west? Track the Larnaca–Paphos connection live and keep an eye on your transfer in Limassol along the way.
Quick facts
- Operator
- Intercity Buses (change in Limassol)
- Journey time
- Official direct Intercity route total: about 2 hr 45 min; transfer options vary
- Frequency
- Limited; depends on both legs lining up
- Fare
- Pay each leg on board
- Departs from
- Larnaca intercity stops
- Arrives at
- Paphos Karavella station (via Limassol)
About the Larnaca–Paphos Route
Larnaca to Paphos is the longest of the popular intercity journeys, running the length of the southern coast. Most services are not direct: travellers usually take the Larnaca–Limassol coach and change at the Limassol intercity station for the Limassol–Paphos leg. The combined trip covers the A2, A1 and A6 motorways and is a budget-friendly way to move between the east and west of Cyprus, popular with travellers connecting from Larnaca Airport to the Paphos resorts.
How Often Buses Run
Because the trip often involves a change in Limassol, total travel time depends on the connection. Intercity Buses also publishes limited direct Larnaca–Limassol–Paphos trips with an official total duration of about 2 hr 45 min. Use the live map above to track both legs or the direct coach: confirm the Larnaca coach's arrival into Limassol, then watch for the onward Paphos service so your transfer lines up.
Tips for the Larnaca–Paphos Bus
- 1Plan the Limassol transfer with a buffer — back-to-back connections can be tight.
- 2Coming from Larnaca Airport? Take the airport shuttle to the Larnaca stops first.
- 3Travel earlier in the day to keep more onward Paphos departures as options.
- 4Confirm both legs on the tracker before committing, especially on weekends.