Paphos to Nicosia Bus
Crossing Cyprus west to east toward the capital? Track the Paphos–Nicosia intercity coach live — useful whether you take the direct route 26 or the more frequent Limassol-transfer option.
Quick facts
- Operator
- Intercity Buses (route 26 direct, or via Limassol)
- Journey time
- Official Intercity direct route total: about 2 hr; longer via Limassol transfer
- Frequency
- Direct services are limited — the Limassol transfer is often more reliable
- Fare
- Pay each leg on board
- Departs from
- Paphos Karavella station
- Arrives at
- Nicosia intercity stop, near Solomou Square
Paphos to Nicosia bus timetable
Times from the official GTFS feed, updated daily. Use the live map above to see where the next bus is right now.
Paphos to Nicosia bus times
Departs from Karavella Bus Station · Route 26
Monday to Friday
On weekdays the first Paphos to Nicosia bus leaves Karavella Bus Station at 05:00 and the last at 19:45 (14 departures).
| Hour | Minutes past the hour |
|---|---|
| 05 | 00 30 |
| 06 | 45a |
| 08 | 00 |
| 09 | 00 |
| 10 | 30 |
| 12 | 10a |
| 14 | 00a |
| 15 | 00b 30 |
| 16 | 30b |
| 18 | 00 |
| 19 | 00 45a |
Saturday 8 departures
On Saturdays the first Paphos to Nicosia bus leaves Karavella Bus Station at 08:00 and the last at 18:30 (8 departures).
| Hour | Minutes past the hour |
|---|---|
| 08 | 00a |
| 09 | 30 |
| 11 | 30 |
| 13 | 00 |
| 15 | 30 |
| 16 | 30 |
| 17 | 00 |
| 18 | 30a |
Sunday 8 departures
On Sundays the first Paphos to Nicosia bus leaves Karavella Bus Station at 08:00 and the last at 18:30 (8 departures).
| Hour | Minutes past the hour |
|---|---|
| 08 | 00a |
| 09 | 30 |
| 11 | 30 |
| 13 | 00 |
| 15 | 30 |
| 16 | 30 |
| 17 | 00 |
| 18 | 30a |
- avia Alampra
- bvia CUT
Nicosia to Paphos bus times
Departs from Dionysios Solomos Square · Route 26
Monday to Friday
On weekdays the first Nicosia to Paphos bus leaves Dionysios Solomos Square at 04:45 and the last at 19:15 (14 departures).
| Hour | Minutes past the hour |
|---|---|
| 04 | 45a |
| 05 | 45b |
| 08 | 00c |
| 09 | 00 |
| 10 | 00 |
| 11 | 15d |
| 12 | 15 |
| 13 | 15 |
| 14 | 00e |
| 15 | 00 |
| 16 | 00 |
| 17 | 00 |
| 18 | 00 |
| 19 | 15d |
Saturday 9 departures
On Saturdays the first Nicosia to Paphos bus leaves Dionysios Solomos Square at 07:00 and the last at 19:00 (9 departures).
| Hour | Minutes past the hour |
|---|---|
| 07 | 00 |
| 09 | 00d |
| 10 | 00 |
| 11 | 30 |
| 14 | 00 |
| 15 | 00 |
| 16 | 00f |
| 18 | 00 |
| 19 | 00d |
Sunday 9 departures
On Sundays the first Nicosia to Paphos bus leaves Dionysios Solomos Square at 07:00 and the last at 19:00 (9 departures).
| Hour | Minutes past the hour |
|---|---|
| 07 | 00 |
| 09 | 00d |
| 10 | 00 |
| 11 | 30 |
| 14 | 00 |
| 15 | 00 |
| 16 | 00f |
| 18 | 00 |
| 19 | 00d |
- avia Alampra, Choirokoitia
- bvia Agios Georgios Chavouzas, Erimi, EAC
- cvia CUT
- dvia Alampra
- evia Choirokoitia
- fvia Agios Georgios Chavouzas
About the Paphos–Nicosia Intercity Route
Paphos to Nicosia is one of the longest intercity journeys in Cyprus and is served by Intercity Buses. Some trips run the direct route 26 between Paphos and the capital; many travellers instead use the more frequent Paphos–Limassol leg and change at the Limassol intercity station for the Limassol–Nicosia coach. The combined option is often quicker overall because direct route 26 departures are sparse. Coaches depart from Karavella station in Paphos and terminate at the Nicosia intercity stop near Solomou Square. The official Intercity Buses direct-route timetable lists the full journey at about 2 hr.
How Often Buses Run
Direct route 26 services are limited and spread through the day, so checking live position matters. If your direct timing does not work, the Paphos–Limassol coach plus a Limassol–Nicosia connection usually offers more flexibility. The map above highlights both options, so you can pick whichever is rolling first.
Tips for the Paphos–Nicosia Bus
- 1If route 26 is not departing within an hour, take the Paphos–Limassol coach and change in Limassol.
- 2Leave a buffer at the Limassol transfer — connections can be tight.
- 3Travel earlier in the day to keep return options open.
- 4Confirm the last Nicosia-bound departure before evening travel.