How to get from Limassol to Paphos by bus. How to get from Larnaca to Limassol? How to get to Limassol by bus

Limassol is the largest economic, cultural and tourist centre In Cyprus. This popular place for the relaxation of many tourists. The city does not have its own air hub, but the main one is located 70 km from Limassol Harbour Air islands – Larnaca airport. From here you can get to the resort as follows: public transport, and by taxi. Let's take a closer look at how to get from Larnaca to Limassol.

Fast passage:

Bus

Special bus shuttles – Limassol Airport Express – run directly from the airport building to Limassol around the clock. To board the bus, after going through customs control at the airport and receiving your luggage, you need to leave the arrivals hall and turn left, where you will see the counter selling tickets for the shuttle. For an adult the fare is 9€, for a child under 12 years old the price is 4€.

Immediately next to the ticket counter there is an exit door from the terminal; behind it, just a few meters away, there is a shuttle stop. The traffic interval is 1-1.5 hours, however, the bus will not move until the cabin is filled with passengers, sometimes such a wait can be 40 minutes. You will have to spend a little less than an hour on the way, the final stop of transport in Limassol is Agios Georgios Havouzas Church. This is a small city bus station, which is located next to the Church of St. George.

Another option is regular regular bus Larnaca-Limassol. It will cost you a little less. A transport ticket costs 7€ and is purchased from the driver. The bus stop is located immediately near the exit from the terminal, or rather to the left of it. Transport starts from 5 am until almost 1 am, the interval between flights is 1-2 hours. The journey takes about an hour with this option.

Most a budget option– trip to intercity bus Intercity Buses, but in this case you will have to make one transfer. So, first you need to get from the airport to the center of Larnaca. To do this, go up to the second floor of the terminal building and, going out onto the street, turn left. A few meters from the exit there is a stop from where blue buses depart to Larnaca; there is also a transport schedule here. There are quite a lot of flights during the day, buses run until 23:00.

The fare is only 1.5 €, tickets are sold by drivers. The trip will take no more than 15 minutes; you need to get off at the Finikoudes Promenade (“Date Alley”) stop. city ​​embankment. There is no need to go anywhere, this is where the green Intercity buses with the word “Limassol” on the windshield depart from. Tickets are sold by the driver and cost 4-5€. The road to Limassol will take 1.5-2 hours, the final destination is New port. In addition, the bus makes three more stops in the city.

Taxi Larnaca – Limassol

You can get to your destination more comfortably by ordering a taxi. You can order a car in advance online or by phone, although you won’t have any problems with transport on site. The parking lot is located opposite the exit from the airport terminal building; official taxi cars are black or white, and a corresponding beacon is installed on the roof.

There are no “bombs” in Cyprus. A Larnaca-Limassol taxi will cost 55€ in the daytime, and at night the price is slightly higher - about 60€, the journey in this case will take 40-50 minutes.

Transfer from Larnaca to Limassol

And, of course, the most reliable and comfortable option is to order a transfer, both group (for example from Travel Express) and personal (if you are traveling in a small group). A group transfer is a kind of minibus that takes all passengers to a specific hotel.

The cost of such a trip is slightly more expensive than on public transport and will be 13 € per person. The service should be booked in advance (one day in advance) by filling out on the company website special form, no prepayment required. The blue minibus will arrive exactly on time, and the driver will help you load your luggage. Transport will take you to Limassol, depending on the characteristics of the route, in 1-1.5 hours.

The Cyprus transport system is limited only to buses and their schedules. Some resorts can be reached by shuttles that leave throughout the day from the airport, but some places on the island can only be reached by public transport with a transfer in the city center.

Therefore, many tourists from Russia and other countries prefer not to deal with public transport in hot weather, but order a taxi from Larnaca airport to the hotel in advance. Nowadays it is inexpensive, especially if you are traveling with your family or company. In this case, you will be met in the arrivals area, escorted to the car and taken to the hotel door without any unnecessary incidents with your suitcases in the heat.

• Travel time is approximately one hour (70 km).
• The cost of the trip is $9.

In addition to the Limassol Airport Express, there are other buses that will cost you less - these are Inter City buses ($4). But you will cover the same distance in two hours. These minibuses are available daily on weekdays from 6 am to 20:00 pm. On weekends, Inter City runs from 8:30 to 19:00.

You can also get to Limassol with transfers in intermediate cities. Detailed schedules of such routes are available.

How to get to Paphos

There is also no direct connection to Paphos, so you will need to change trains in the center of Limassol. At the airport you need to take a shuttle bus and get to the “Ag.Georgios Havouzas church” station. There you need to change to the Limassol - Paphos bus from the Intercity Buses company. In Paphos you stop at the McDonald's restaurant (the last stop is Caravella).

The cost of the trip is 11 euros. .

At this link you can see the bus schedule and other routes “Larnaca Airport - Limassol - Paphos”:

How to get to Protaras

You can get to this resort by simple bus or shuttle bus with transfers in Larnaca and Paralimni. To do this, as usual, you need to go to bus stop Larnaca Airport and take the bus to the central bus station. There you need to change at the stop called “Archbishop Macarius III Avenue” (Larnaca) and get to the city of Paralimni.

In Paralimni, take a minibus from the Kapparis Avenue 1 bus station and get to Protaras. The entire trip will take approximately 2 hours 40 minutes. The cost of the trip per person is 7 euros.

Limassol Castle is the oldest heart of the city. Built in 1000 AD. Scientists suggest that the castle is a fragment of a larger structure. According to legend, Richard the Lionheart married Queen Berengaria here in the chapel. The castle was captured by the Turks in 1570 and became a garrison and prison under their rule. The British also had a police station here. IN given time The castle houses a museum of the Middle Ages.

Behind the castle you can see an ancient horn mill and warehouses. The mill was restored. "Settled" here Cultural Center Evagoras Lanitis and restaurants. There was also an exhibition of old equipment that was used to grind carob pods into flour in the mill building. A row of old shops and arches that were once the courtyard of one of the caravanserais (inns).

When you go down to the old port pier, don't miss the wall on the right. This is a fragment of an Ottoman domed market, or perhaps it was part of a medieval building or a shelter for the Knights of the Order of St. John.

At the intersection of Genetliu Mitella, Jami and Zig Zag streets, the Jami Kebir - “Great Mosque” is located. This is the most important religious monument of Limassol during Ottoman rule. Nearby is the oldest cemetery in the city. Government officials, Arabs and Turks who served the Ottomans found their final refuge here. The tombstones on the graves are decorated with marble turbans and inscriptions from poems in Turkish or Persian.

After Zig Zag Street, turn right and you will find yourself on Rue Lutron (“Street of the Baths”). There is Charshi Hammam (bathhouse at retail space). On the marble slab above the entrance there is an inscription indicating the date of construction of the hammam and the name of the benefactor.

Among the others memorable places To get to know the ancient city of Limassol, be sure to visit the following attractions:

1. Museum of the Middle Ages. The museum's exhibits, opened in 1987, tell the history of Limassol from 400 to 1870 AD: tools, paintings, wood carvings of the 17th and 18th centuries, tombstones, armor, metalwork, terracotta, ceramics, glass and marble.

2.Catholic Church of St. Catherine. It was created in the Baroque style with mosaics on the vaults in the neo-Byzantine style.

3.Ayia Napa Cathedral. This most beautiful temple Cyprus, keeping the icon of the Virgin Mary of Napa.

4.Archaeological Museum. It was opened in 1948, has the most ancient exhibits, archaeological artifacts discovered in the Lemesos (Limassol) area.

5.Museum of Folk Art, which was awarded the Europa Nostra Prize in 1989. The ancient house houses a collection of folk art of the last two centuries: national costumes, jewelry, agricultural tools and much more.

Yes, you can get from Limassol to some excursion places in Cyprus for exactly that amount. For example, to the castle of Kolossi or Kourion. Intrigued? The answer is simple - you can get to them by a regular city bus!

Let's start from afar. Just a few years ago, transport in Cyprus, except for taxis, was not at all developed. There were nominally some bus routes, but only a few actually worked. Now the situation has changed for the better - there are more routes, and these buses really exist. At hotels you can pick up free brochures with their itineraries. You really need to have very good eyesight to read that microscopic font. But it's much better than nothing!

Limassol. Bus number 30

In the story about Limassol, we said that the main bus route is “thirty”. This particular bus runs along the entire Limassol coast. It can be reached from the eastern part of Limassol from the most remote tourist hotels, starting from Le Meridien Hotel, to the large shopping complex My Mall, located on the western outskirts of the city. A one-way bus ride in the daytime (until 21:00) costs 1.5 €, in the evening - 2.5 €. Travel time from one ring to another is about 50 minutes. You can find the schedule for bus number 30. Let's look at the route of the "thirty" on the map, with stops marked (not all of them!).

Bus number 30A

In 2018, a variation of this route appeared under the number 30A. Basically, the route coincides with the already familiar “thirty”, only in front of the Municipal Park it turns right from the sea, makes a small detour and returns to the “seaside” route in the area of ​​the middle of Molos Park. Let's look at this route on the map.

In Cyprus for five euros

So why did we name the price of excursions at 5 euros? Let's explain now. For five euros you can buy a ticket for the whole day (daily ticket), which allows you to at least travel on any routes around the city during this day (until 21:00). But the most important thing... - not only in the city, but also in the nearest “suburbs”, which include such sights of Cyprus as Kolossi, Kourion and even Troodos. Let's take a closer look at this.

Where are we coming from?

We are going “from the stove”. In this case from bus station, which was hiding in a not entirely visible place - behind the main police station near the old hospital. Let's show you on a map how to get there.

Well, now let's tell you a little. We find the nearest bus stop number 30 on the side of the street closest to the sea. We take the bus and ask for a daily ticket for 5 euros. It's a different color than regular ticket, and today's date is stamped on it. You need to get off at the stop in front of the Old Port. Usually a lot of people get out there, so it's hard to pass by. Next you need to walk to the Medieval castle. There is a street in front of it, along which you need to walk for about a kilometer. She will take you to the bus station. We took the same route on a sightseeing walk around Limassol. Only now we are going in the other direction in relation to what is described there. When the street leads us to the water tower, there is no need to turn towards it, but simply cross the road and walk another hundred meters to the station, which will be on the right.

Kourion

With the complete "collected works" bus routes You can get acquainted with Limassol and its surroundings on the website of the carrier - EMEL company.

Troodos

We wrote a separate story about our trip to Troodos.

Other bus routes

From Limassol you can take a bus to reach more remote places, but, unfortunately, not for 5 euros. Now let's see how you can use it to get to other cities of Cyprus - Paphos, Larnaca and Nicosia.

Limassol-Larnaca

Distinctive green buses run between cities. In Larnaca, they stand waiting for departure at the very beginning of the promenade, not far from the marina. Then the bus drives to a stop nearby to pick up passengers.

Buses run according to a schedule, which can be found on the carrier’s official website. Travel time is approximately 90 minutes. The fare is 4 euros one way (Single) and 7 euros round trip (One Day). In Limassol, the bus runs along the coastal street, almost along the route of bus number 30. The end point is the New Port, where thirty passes. If you are going to Larnaca, you do not have to go to the port. The bus will be able to pick you up at some city bus stops, but not all! Check the landing locations on the carrier’s website, the link to which we provided just above. Just don't mix up the side of the road. We need to stand on the side farthest from the sea.

Limassol-Paphos

The starting point of the route to Paphos is in the New Port, which you need to get to by bus 30. You can also take it at the Old Port - the bus stops there in the area of ​​​​the round Independence Square, which has a large ficus tree in the middle. The final point of the route in Paphos is the bus station Karavella, which is located in upper Paphos.

Travel time is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. The fare is 4 euros one way (Single) and 7 euros round trip (One Day). Bus schedule Limassol-Paphos

Limassol is a sunny port city stretched over south coast Cyprus. Limassol is conveniently located between Paphos and Larnaca, from here you can easily reach anywhere on the island in a couple of hours.
And Limassol is the most Russian city in Cyprus! Many of our compatriots live and work here.
So, what to see in Limassol?

Limassol has the largest passenger port in all of Cyprus, and the life of the city is closely connected with the sea. The strategic location of the city allows Limassol to combine ancient excavations and medieval castles with a bustling modern life and running a business. 15 kilometers of coastline are filled with beaches and promenades, cafes, bars, taverns and restaurants.

Those who prefer a relaxing holiday in Cyprus can choose the quieter Tourist area to the east of the city.
In the spring, Limassol hosts noisy carnivals and marathons, and in early autumn there is a wine festival.

Tourist season in Cyprus lasts from March-April to early November. In summer in Limassol, temperatures can reach 45 degrees under the hot Cypriot sun. Towards mid-November, the heat subsides and summer is replaced by a cool and rainy winter. But even in the winter months, Russian speech in Limassol does not stop: according to rumors, 20% of the city’s residents come from the CIS.

Cyprus for a long time was a British colony, and to this day there are many reminders of the British heritage in Cyprus: chips are called crisps, French fries are chips, all of Cyprus drives on the left, and of course, many English people still live in the city.

Read detailed story about the history of the city - from ancient times to modern times:

01 How to get to Limassol from Larnaca:
Bus: Limassol Airport Express from Larnaca Airport. Departs approximately every hour and a half and costs 9 euros/adult.
Taxi: the cost to the city center will be about 50 euros.

02 How to get to Limassol from Paphos:
Bus: Limassol Airport Express from Paphos Airport. Departs several times a day and also costs 9 euros/adult.
Taxi: the cost to the city center will be 50-60 euros.

A bus ticket is purchased from the driver (if we are going from the airport). If from Limassol, then at a special ticket office at the bus stop.
There are no other options to get to Limassol: railways does not exist in Cyprus.

Bus stop for the airport bus to Limassol:

Limassol Express buses from Larnaca and Paphos airports go to the St George Havouzas Bus Stop in Limassol (Αγ. Γεώργιος Χαβουζας).

In the central part of the city, along the sea, stretched main promenade of Limassol— the locals call it Molos (pictured above). This favorite place recreation for residents of Limassol. During the day it is hot here under the scorching sun, but in the evening the embankment comes to life: teenagers ride in the skate park, many go jogging, some roller-skate, hoverboard, or segway. Tourists and locals sit in cafes along the promenade and drink frappe, a popular coffee drink in Cyprus, or wine while admiring the sea.

Limassol has many interesting sights. The Byzantine, English and Ottoman heritage of the Middle Ages are intertwined in the castle-fortresses of Limassol. These are the famous Limassol Castle, where today the Museum of the Middle Ages is located (the castle is located in the old town of Limassol near the port) and the medieval Kolossi Castle in Episkopi (bus no. 17). Thanks to Kolossi, the famous variety of Cypriot wine Commandaria appeared.
Lovers of antiquity will certainly be interested in the Archaeological Museum of Limassol.

Old city Limassol consists of narrow medieval streets, partly pedestrian. The old port warehouses have now been converted into souvenir shops and authentic taverns and bars where Cypriot music can be heard. Be sure to take a walk by the port of Limassol— there is liveliness here both day and night, especially in tourist season. The most popular restaurants and cafes are located in the port of Limassol Limassol Marina.

20 km west of Limassol, in Episkopi Bay, on a cliff above the sea is the famous city-state of Kourion. Built in the 12th century BC. Mycenaeans, Kourion belonged either to the Greeks or to the Romans and existed until the Middle Ages. Now on this site there is a large Archaeological Park, the pearl of which is the Kourion Theater. You can get to Kourion from the main bus station of Limassol (near the old hospital) by bus number 16.

Another attraction near Limassol is the Temple of Apollo Hylates (5 km west of Kourion). The Temple of Apollo can only be reached from Limassol by car.

To the east of Limassol, within the city limits there are the ruins of another the most ancient state- Amathusa. Its history is shrouded more in myths. Amathus was one of the main places of worship of the goddess Aphrodite. Today Amathus can be reached on the main Limassol bus route No. 30.

See our blog for photos and route around Limassol:

The schedule and map of Limassol city bus routes are available (select the URBAN ROUTES tab).

What to see near Limassol

Kourion and Amathus are the closest routes, which are usually attributed directly to Limassol itself.
But Limassol is not only the city itself with the adjacent Amathus and Kourion, but also a fairly large region of Cyprus. Its upper border reaches all the way to Mount Olymbos and Troodos.

Troodos is the largest mountain range in Cyprus, the main part of which is occupied by forests, mountain streams and traditional Cypriot villages.
The Troodos Mountains hide many hiking routes: such trails run along forest streams and pine trees, there are routes for every taste and different levels of difficulty. This is a great way to spend the day in a fun and useful way.
The most popular routes will take you to the Myllomeris and Caledonia waterfalls, hidden in the greenery of Troodos.

We invite you to one of walking routes according to Troodos:

In Troodos in winter there is a real ski resort- this is a chance to diversify your holiday with skiing or snowboarding if you find yourself in Cyprus in January.

On the slopes of Troodos in the countryside there are numerous picturesque villages, where local residents still practice their family trade. The colorful village of Kakopetria is popular among tourists. located closer to Larnaca, but also attracts many tourists from Limassol - here you can see lace self made and buy elegant silver jewelry. In the village of Omodos they still make traditional lace, as well as delicious homemade wine. In the village of Anogyra there is a carob museum.

By car to Troodos and Omodos village:

Wine lovers can take the so-called Krasohoria wine route (literally “wine villages”) in Troodos.

If you want to see Cyprus from the other side, visit the dam in the Germasogeia area - it is very picturesque in spring. Perfect place for a picnic!
Salt lake Akrotiri - largest body of water In Cyprus. It is located west of Limassol and attracts migratory birds in autumn, in particular pink flamingos. But as we already wrote at the beginning of the guide, one of the biggest advantages of Limassol is its central location and accessibility to all parts of the island. In an hour from Limassol you can drive to Paphos or Larnaca, in an hour and a half - to the beaches of Ayia Napa or natural Park Akamas. So have a nice trip! 🙂
You can book a caron this site e.

The schedule and map of Limassol suburban bus routes are available (select the RURAL ROUTES tab).

Limassol offers ample opportunities for various sports: from cycling routes to diving and others aquatic species sports
Cycling routes in Limassol stretch throughout the city and its diverse neighborhoods.

Take hoverboard, roller skates or segway for rent and ride along the promenade along the sea. Fans of unusual modes of transport can rent a buggy or ATV and go explore the surroundings of Limassol.
At Amathus you can go underwater to an artificial reef for diving. Kite surfing, windsurfing, water skiing and inflatable rides, boat and skijets rental and much more - all this can be found along the coastline and beaches of Limassol.
In Limassol there is also zoo, invariably enjoying the love of local residents, and for active rest You can go to Fasouri Watermania Waterpark (near MyMall).

01 Undoubted favorite among local residents- Kourion beach.
Kourion Beach (Κουριο)- a kilometer-long strip of coastline under a white cliff on which the ruins of the ancient city-state of Kourion are located. Located west of Limassol. Blue flag. Beach for the most part pebble, entrance to the sea is sandy. Kourion is famous for the fact that when all the beaches of Limassol are quiet, the waves play here: adults and children hang out for a long time, swaying on the waves, and do not want to go out. In windy weather, the waves at Kourion are larger than other places and can interfere with swimming. On the beach there are three taverns, changing cabins (free), toilets (free). Sun loungers and umbrellas for rent.

02 Ladie's Mile Beach– 5 km of golden brown sand on the Akrotiri peninsula near Limassol. Very gentle and soft entrance to the sea, the beach is ideal for family vacation. On Ladies Mile Beach there are restaurants serving traditional Cypriot cuisine, changing cabins (free), toilets (free). Sun loungers and umbrellas for rent.

03 Dasoudi Beach- Limassol city beach 1 km long. Golden sand, gentle entrance to the sea and breakwaters.
Dasoudi Beach in Limassol has cabanas (free), toilets (free), volleyball court, diving and water sports facilities. Sun loungers and umbrellas for rent.

04 Governor's Beach. Located east of Limassol. Blue flag. Usually this name includes several beaches located in a chain along with Governor’s Beach. The most famous: Governor's Beach with gray sand (sloping bottom) and Kalymnos Beach with snow-white limestone cliffs extending into the blue sea. Nearby are hotels and cafes, including famous fish taverns.
Governor's Beach has cabanas (free), toilets (free), a playground and a campsite nearby. Sun loungers and umbrellas for rent.

The map shows all four main beaches of Limassol:

Important to know: absolutely all beaches in South Cyprus are free for visiting. This also applies to hotel beaches. The only thing they can ask you for money for is sunbeds, umbrellas, showers. So all beaches in Limassol are free.
Officially beach season in Cyprus begins in May, it is at this time that lifeguards appear on the beaches of Limassol. Ends swimming season in October.
Sun loungers on the beaches of Limassol generally cost 2 euros, umbrellas 5.

These are the most popular beaches in Limassol. As you can see, some of them are marked with a blue flag, which is the highest rating for the cleanliness of the beach, water quality, and excellent service.
Full list of Limssol beaches with blue flag: Akti Olympion A, Akti Olympion B, Aoratoi, Aphrodite, Armonia, Castella, Curium Beach, Governor’s Beach, Kalymnos, Loures, Miami Beach, Onisilos, Panagies, Parekklesia, Pissouri, Santa Barbara, Vouppa.

Cypriot cuisine is similar to Greek, but has a number of features :)
First of all, meze is especially popular in Cyprus. Meze can be fish or meat. Meze is an assortment of several meat/fish dishes, usually for two persons, accompanied by traditional sauces, vegetable salad and Greek pitas. As a rule, meze includes up to 10 types of meat dishes (depending on the tavern), all on separate plates. This is a great way to get to know Cypriot cuisine and decide for yourself what you like and what to order next time.
Where to try fish meze in Limassol? The best fish taverns are located on Governor's Beach: Faros restaurant by Angelos and Agios Georgios Alamanou Fishtavern. You should definitely try the fish meze here.

Traditional Cypriot dishes - sheftalya (grilled pork cutlets), kleftiko (lamb baked in a clay oven), souvlaki (chicken skewers), gyros (something like shawarma in pita), stifado (beef stewed in tomato sauce) , Greek salad, Greek moussaka, etc. - all this can be tried in almost every tavern.
You will also be served meat meze in Limassol in almost every restaurant serving Cypriot cuisine. One option: Karatello Restaurant near the Limassol Castle.

Restaurants specializing in seafood - Ocean Basket. There are two of them in Limassol: in mall MyMall and in the tourist area.

If local kitchen a little boring, go to the Georgian restaurant in Limassol - Tiflis.
You can try oriental cuisine at The Noodle House restaurant (dishes South-East Asia) and Wagamama (Japanese and Asian cuisine).
Best steaks in Limassol while enjoying stunning views of the old port, available for dinner at The Steak House in Marina.
Fans of juicy burgers will be pleased to visit