Nicosia to Limassol: travel options
Approximate direct distance: 64 km • Travel distance depends on the route and transport you choose.
Choosing your journey
Take the Intercity bus for €6 adult cash single. Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes for the complete route and choose a Limassol stop near your destination.
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| Transport Mode | Operator | Duration | Price guide | Stations / Airports | Key Booking Tip |
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| bus Direct | Intercity Buses Cyprus | About 1h 45m | €6.00 Published fare |
Dep: Nicosia, Solomos Square or another listed stop
Arr: Limassol coast stops or New Port
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Take the Intercity bus for €6 adult cash single. Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes for the complete route and choose a Limassol stop near your destination. Tickets and times |
Allow for the full city-to-city ride
The Intercity route links Solomos Square in Nicosia with Limassol's New Port, serving other stops on the way. The operator gives about 105 minutes for the complete route. This is riding time between the route ends, not a hotel-to-hotel promise; add your approach, waiting and the final local trip.
Carry €6 for an adult cash single. Check the route's timetable for your day and direction, especially before arranging a paid visit around arrival. Urban CPT tickets in Nicosia and EMEL tickets in Limassol are separate from Intercity.
Get off where your visit begins
Use the official Limassol stop list beside the address of your room or attraction. New Port and the Old Port by the castle are different places. A useful intermediate stop can save an unnecessary ride to the terminal and back.
If moving hotels, confirm luggage storage and check-in time first. A short walk on the seafront is an easy first plan after leaving your bags; a mountain outing needs another day and another transport plan. The Limassol guide helps you choose a base along the long coast.
Keep tickets and visits separate
Limassol Castle has its own admission and opening calendar. Put the actual entry in place of a general sightseeing allowance, rather than counting both. An intercity fare also does not include an airport transfer or a taxi to your room.
For a day trip, save a return from your chosen stop and a later alternative. For the six-day Cyprus journey, this is the move between the Nicosia and Limassol hotel nights. Leave the rest of arrival day flexible so traffic does not turn it into a rush.