Nicosia to Ayia Napa Bus
Heading from the capital to Ayia Napa? Track the Intercity route 23 coach live and see the official Nicosia–Ayia Napa route variants on the map.
Quick facts
- Operator
- Intercity Buses (route 23 variants)
- Journey time
- Official Intercity route total: about 2 hr to Paralimni; Ayia Napa may be earlier
- Frequency
- Daily, busier on weekends and in summer
- Departs from
- Nicosia intercity stop
- Arrives at
- Ayia Napa (some variants continue to Paralimni/Protaras)
Nicosia to Ayia Napa bus timetable
Times from the official GTFS feed, updated daily. Use the live map above to see where the next bus is right now.
Nicosia to Ayia Napa bus times
Departs from Dionysios Solomos Square · Route 23
Monday to Friday
On weekdays the first Nicosia to Ayia Napa bus leaves Dionysios Solomos Square at 07:15 and the last at 21:15 (15 departures).
| Hour | Minutes past the hour |
|---|---|
| 07 | 15 |
| 08 | 00a |
| 09 | 30 |
| 10 | 30b |
| 11 | 30 |
| 12 | 00a |
| 13 | 00 |
| 14 | 00 30 |
| 15 | 30b |
| 16 | 30 |
| 17 | 15 |
| 19 | 00a |
| 20 | 00 |
| 21 | 15a |
Saturday 20 departures
On Saturdays the first Nicosia to Ayia Napa bus leaves Dionysios Solomos Square at 08:00 and the last at 22:00 (20 departures).
| Hour | Minutes past the hour |
|---|---|
| 08 | 00 30a |
| 09 | 00 30 |
| 10 | 00 30b |
| 11 | 00b |
| 12 | 30 |
| 13 | 30 |
| 14 | 00a 30 |
| 15 | 00 30 |
| 16 | 00b |
| 17 | 00 30 |
| 18 | 30 |
| 20 | 15 |
| 21 | 15 |
| 22 | 00a |
Sunday 20 departures
On Sundays the first Nicosia to Ayia Napa bus leaves Dionysios Solomos Square at 08:00 and the last at 22:00 (20 departures).
| Hour | Minutes past the hour |
|---|---|
| 08 | 00 30a |
| 09 | 00 30 |
| 10 | 00 30b |
| 11 | 00b |
| 12 | 30 |
| 13 | 30 |
| 14 | 00a 30 |
| 15 | 00 30 |
| 16 | 00b |
| 17 | 00 30 |
| 18 | 30 |
| 20 | 15 |
| 21 | 15 |
| 22 | 00a |
- avia Alampra
- bvia Protaras
Ayia Napa to Nicosia bus times
Departs from New Famagusta Central Bus Station · Route 23
Monday to Friday
On weekdays the first Ayia Napa to Nicosia bus leaves New Famagusta Central Bus Station at 05:20 and the last at 19:00 (15 departures).
| Hour | Minutes past the hour |
|---|---|
| 05 | 20a 50 |
| 07 | 00b 55c |
| 09 | 15 45 |
| 10 | 30 |
| 11 | 15 |
| 12 | 00b |
| 13 | 15 |
| 14 | 00 |
| 15 | 00 |
| 16 | 30b |
| 17 | 45 |
| 19 | 00b |
Saturday 20 departures
On Saturdays the first Ayia Napa to Nicosia bus leaves New Famagusta Central Bus Station at 06:30 and the last at 20:40 (20 departures).
| Hour | Minutes past the hour |
|---|---|
| 06 | 30b |
| 07 | 00 |
| 08 | 00c |
| 09 | 00 |
| 10 | 00 |
| 11 | 00 30 |
| 12 | 30 |
| 13 | 00 30 |
| 14 | 00 |
| 15 | 00 |
| 16 | 00b |
| 17 | 00 40 |
| 18 | 15 |
| 19 | 00 30 |
| 20 | 00 40b |
Sunday 20 departures
On Sundays the first Ayia Napa to Nicosia bus leaves New Famagusta Central Bus Station at 06:30 and the last at 20:40 (20 departures).
| Hour | Minutes past the hour |
|---|---|
| 06 | 30b |
| 07 | 00 |
| 08 | 00c |
| 09 | 00 |
| 10 | 00 |
| 11 | 00 30 |
| 12 | 30 |
| 13 | 00 30 |
| 14 | 00 |
| 15 | 00 |
| 16 | 00b |
| 17 | 00 40 |
| 18 | 15 |
| 19 | 00 30 |
| 20 | 00 40b |
- avia Waterpark, to Nicosia (except Gen. Hospital)
- bvia Alampra
- cvia Protaras
About the Nicosia–Ayia Napa Intercity Route
The Nicosia to Ayia Napa service is operated by Intercity Buses as route 23, with variants running between Nicosia, Ayia Napa, Paralimni and sometimes Protaras or Ormideia. It is the main public transport link from the capital to the south-east resort area, used by weekend travellers, students and visitors heading to beaches, hotels and nightlife without driving. The official Intercity Buses timetable lists the full Nicosia-Ayia Napa/Paralimni route at about 2 hr, with some Ayia Napa stops reached before the terminus.
How Often Buses Run
Frequency depends heavily on the day and season, with more demand during summer and weekends. Because route 23 has several variants, the live map is useful for checking which coach is currently active and whether it is travelling through Ayia Napa, Protaras or Paralimni before you plan your connection.
Tips for the Nicosia–Ayia Napa Bus
- 1Check that the route 23 variant serves Ayia Napa, not only Paralimni.
- 2Weekend and summer trips can fill up faster than weekday commuter routes.
- 3For hotels outside central Ayia Napa, plan a local connection or short taxi from the main stop.
- 4If travelling late, confirm the last return before relying on a same-day trip.