In this article I will talk about how to get from Larnaca Airport to Limassol in Cyprus, bus schedule, route, all transfer methods and how much it costs.
Of larnaca Airport to Limassol (Cyprus) can be reached by bus and taxi, as well as rent a car directly at Larnaca airport.
Distance from Larnaca airport to Limassol 70 km. The roads in Cyprus are some of the best in Europe, so it takes about 40 minutes by car. The bus runs from 1 to 1.5 hours. Bus fare from 4 euros, taxi - from 50 euros.
By bus
Suitable if you are traveling alone or as a couple, you have little luggage and prefer budget travel.
1st way
Of larnaca Airport to Limassol there is a bus Limassol Airport Express (Larnaca)... Final stop at Limassol – church Agios Georgios Havouzas Church... The duration of the trip is about 50 minutes.
The bus runs daily, departure hours from the airport to Limassol:
00:30, 01:30, 04:00, 05:15, 07:15, 10:30, 11:45, 12:30, 13:45, 15:15, 16:15, 17:30, 19:00, 20:15, 21:15, 22:15, 23:15
Ticket price: adult - 9 euros, children - 4 euros
The bus schedule and other relevant information can be found on this website
2nd way
We sit down on bus # 425 or # 419, which follows from Larnaca airport to the city. To find the stop, you need to go up the floor from the arrival hall (Arrivals) to the departure hall (Depatures) and go 30 meters to the left. Fare 1.5 euros. We reach Larnaca, get off at the bus stop Old hospital and we change to the Intercity Bus Larnaca - Limassol, travel time from Larnaca to Limassol 1.5 hours, fare - 4 euros. In total, we spend 5.5 euros on the transfer Larnaca Airport - Limassol, saving 3.5 euros.
Buses Intercity Bus run from Larnaca to Limassol every 2-3 hours from 6:00 to 20:15 on weekdays and from 7:30 to 20:00 on weekends.
This is the most affordable way to get to Limassol from Larnaca Airport.
Taxi
The most comfortable and most expensive way to get from Larnaca Airport to Limassol is by taking a taxi. Taxi drivers stand at the exit from the airport and to the right. They have the same tariff, this is by law, there are meters in the cars. It is very rare to receive offers to take you without a meter at the allegedly the same price - send them politely.
The fare from Larnaca Airport to Limassol, depending on the hotel, is from 55-60 euros. At the same time, boarding a taxi costs 3.42 euros during the day and 4.36 at night from 20:30 to 6:00 in the morning. A kilometer of travel costs 0.73 euros during the day and 0.85 euros at night, respectively.
Transfer Larnaca Airport - Limassol
For those who like to plan everything carefully and not depending on the circumstances, traveling with a company or a family with children, you can order a transfer from Larnaca airport to your hotel in Limassol on the Internet. The driver will be greeted with a sign and your name.
The fare depends on the car and the number of passengers - from 53 euros to 84 euros in the case of a minivan for 7 passengers.
How to rent a car in Cyprus
We rent a car on the Myrentacar site, which brings together most of the local car rental companies. The prices are good, round-the-clock Russian-language support, I have used them 6 times in three years. There are no complaints, the conditions are spelled out transparently, so you can always find an acceptable option.
How best to look for a cheap hotel in Cyprus
We search and book accommodation with HotelsCombined (RoomGuru) - this site compares hotel prices across all major booking engines, including Booking.com, and offers the best deal.
The choice of accommodation, even for such a small island like Cyprus, is huge, but I recommend booking in advance - the best options diverge a couple of months before the high season.
How to find cheap flights to Cyprus
We search, book and buy cheap air tickets on the website aviasales.ru - today the best option for finding air tickets to anywhere in the world. The highlight of this search engine is a calendar of low prices, just choose the dates and city of arrival you need, the site offers the lowest price of the flight.
Yes, from Limassol to some excursion places in Cyprus you can get just for this amount. For example, to the castle of Kolossi or Kourion. Intrigued? The answer is simple - they can be reached by a regular city bus!
Let's start from afar. A few years ago, transport in Cyprus, except for taxis, was not at all developed. Nominally, there were some bus routes, but only a few actually worked. Now the situation has changed for the better - there are more routes, and these buses do exist. In hotels you can get free brochures with their itineraries. True, you have to have very good eyesight to read that microscopic font. But this is much better than nothing!
Limassol. Bus number 30
In the story about Limassol, we said that the main bus route is "thirty". It is this bus that runs along the entire Limassol coast. It can be reached from the eastern part of Limassol from the most remote hotels of the "tourist area", 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 timetable of bus number 30. Let's take a look at the “thirty” route on the map, with marked stops (not all of them!).
Bus number 30A
A variation of this route, number 30A, appeared in 2018. Basically, the route coincides with the already familiar "thirty", only in front of the Municipal Park it turns to the right of the sea, makes a small detour and returns to the "seaside" route in the middle of Molos Park. Let's see this route on the map.
Around Cyprus for five euros
So why did we call the price of the excursions 5 euros? Let's explain now. For five euros you can buy a daily ticket, which allows you, at least, to go on any routes around the city during this day (until 21:00). But most importantly ... - not only in the city, but also in the nearest "suburbs", which include such attractions of Cyprus as Kolossi, Kourion and even Troodos. Here we will dwell on this in more detail.
Where are we going
We are going "from the stove". In this case, from the bus station, which is hidden in a not quite visible place - behind the main police station near the old hospital. Let's better show you on a map how to get there.
Well, now let's tell you a little. We find the nearest bus stop for bus number 30 on the side of the street closest to the sea. We get on the bus and ask for a daily ticket for 5 euros. It has a different color than a regular ticket and has today's date on it. You need to get off at the stop in front of the Old Port. Usually there are a lot of people getting off there, so it is difficult to pass by. Then you have to walk to the Medieval Castle. In front of him is a street, along which you need to walk for about a kilometer. She will lead you to the bus station. We took the same route on a sightseeing walk around Limassol. Only now we go in the other direction in relation to the one described there. When the street leads us to the water tower, then you don't have to turn to it, but just cross the road and walk another hundred meters to the station, which will be on the right hand.
Kourion
You can get acquainted with the full "collected works" of bus routes in Limassol and its environs on the website of the carrier - the EMEL company.
Troodos
We wrote a separate story about the trip to Troodos.
Other bus routes
From Limassol by bus you can get to more distant places, but, unfortunately, not for 5 euros. Now let's see how you can get to other cities of Cyprus - Paphos, Larnaca and Nicosia.
Limassol-Larnaca
Buses of distinctive green color run between cities. In Larnaca, they are waiting for departure at the very beginning of the promenade, not far from the marina. Then the bus arrives at a stop nearby to pick up passengers.
Buses run on schedule, which can be found on the official website of the carrier. The journey takes approximately 90 minutes. The fare is 4 euros one way (Single) and 7 euros round trip (One Day). In Limassol, the bus goes along the coastal street, practically along the route of bus number 30. The end point is New Port, where the thirty passes. If you are going to Larnaca, then it is not necessary to go to the port. The bus can pick you up at some of the city bus stops, but not at all! Check the landing places on the carrier's website, the link to which we gave a little higher. Just don't mistake the side of the road. We must take the side farthest from the sea.
Limassol-Paphos
The starting point of the route to Paphos is in the New Port, which must be reached by bus 30. You can also catch it at the Old Port - the bus stops there in the area of \u200b\u200bthe round Independence Square, which has a large ficus in the middle. The end 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
Not far from the popular Cyprus resort of Larnaca, there is an international airport, where a large number of tourists from all over the world arrive. The largest airport terminal of the island republic has a spacious terminal with the necessary range of services for passengers. After carrying out the obligatory baggage screening and passport control, many independent tourists are interested in the question of how to get from Larnaca to Limassol.
The developed transport infrastructure of the island allows you to get to the resort in several ways. You can take a bus, taxi, rented car or find fellow travelers. Each of these types of travel differs in cost, comfort and travel time. Limassol is a famous port city on the southern coast of Cyprus, located 70 kilometers from Larnaca Airport. The sunny resort attracts travelers with a variety of leisure programs. A magnificent embankment with palm alleys, exotic plants, fountains and various sculptural compositions stretches along the wide coastline of the emerald Mediterranean Sea.
Along with modern buildings and hotel complexes, many historical sites can be seen in the city. This is the Sanctuary of Apollo, antique ruins, medieval buildings and old cathedrals with beautiful facades. Family tourists will love the water park, zoo and amusement park.
Bus is a budget way to travel around Cyprus. Here tourists are given the opportunity to choose the optimal travel conditions, since two large carriers operate flights. From the airport to Limassol, a regular direct service is organized by the Limassol Airport Express company. Also, travelers can first get to the center of Larnaca, and then change to the Intercity Buses, which runs in the desired direction.
Limassol Airport Express
Every hour from early morning until midnight from the airport there are express buses from Larnaca to Limassol every day. The trip will take about 50 minutes. The ticket price is 9 euros. You can buy a pass at the exit from the terminal at a special branded ticket office. The stop is located next to the terminal of the air terminal. A high level of comfort of voyage to passengers is provided by a spacious cabin of the bus, equipped with air conditioning, a large luggage compartment, and adjustable comfortable seats.
Intercity Buses
On a regular basis, a bus of characteristic green color - Intercity Buses runs between Larnaca and Limassol. Initially, tourists need to get from the air harbor to the center of Larnaca. To do this, you need to use bus number 425, which runs every 30 minutes from 6:00 to 23:25. The fare is 1.5 euros. Having reached the Finikoudes embankment in half an hour, you should change to an intercity bus. A sign on the windshield with the name of the direction "LIMASSOL" will confirm the correct route selection.
The clean and spacious interior of Intercity Buses is equipped with soft seats with footrests, air conditioning and a spacious luggage compartment. Flights depart hourly from 6:00 to 20:15 (Monday-Friday) and from 7:30 to 18:00 (Saturday, Sunday and public holidays). The timetable can be found directly at the bus stop. The ticket price, which is purchased from the driver upon boarding, is 5.5 euros. The journey takes more than one hour, as there are stops along the way.
Transfer and taxi
Tourists who do not want to burden themselves with waiting for the bus and go next to strangers can use the services of an individual transfer. This type of trip is especially relevant for those who travel with small children and with large luggage. When leaving the airport terminal, a row of Cypriot taxis can be seen, the drivers of which charge the fare only according to the meter readings. The fare depends on the distance of the route, the number of passengers and the amount of luggage. There is also an increased rate at night. The transfer price starts from 50 euros.
It is recommended that you plan your trip from Larnaca to Limassol well in advance. This is facilitated by the popular online service "KiwiTaxi". On the official website of the service, it is enough to indicate the route, date and time of arrival, select the required class of car (from budget to executive) and pay. A client arriving in Larnaca will be awaited at the appointed hour by a driver who will safely and quickly take him in a predetermined direction. There is no need to explain to the taxi driver where to go, overcoming the language barrier. On average, such a trip will cost a tourist 60 euros. At the same time, the cost of the transfer will not change under any circumstances.
Larnaca to Limassol by car
Travel by car is the best option for independent tourists pursuing the goal of getting the most out of their vacation on the magnificent island of Cyprus. If you have a driver's license and desire to visit the most picturesque places of the republic with an abundance of attractions, you can rent a vehicle. It is also worth trying to find a companion on the BlaBlaCar service who will take you along the desired route in his car.
Car rental in Larnaca
On the island of Cyprus, tourists are offered a large selection of rental offices of both international and local companies. If there are no difficulties with orientation on the roads in a foreign country, then getting from Larnaca to Limassol will not be difficult. You can rent a vehicle directly upon arrival at the airport. Landlords provide their services in the terminal of the air terminal. To be guaranteed to get the desired car, it is recommended to use proven online services that sort the best rental offers among a large number of transport companies.
The minimum rental cost, depending on the choice of car class, is 15 euros per day. Before concluding a contract, the client should pay attention to the various nuances of the insurance policy, the amount of the deposit and the appearance of the car. It is important to remember that traffic in the republic is left-hand and parking is allowed only where there is no yellow line along the side of the road. For the rest of the points of the rules, questions should not arise. In general, traffic rules comply with the generally accepted standard.
Excellent Cypriot roads with clear markings will allow drivers to quickly, comfortably and safely reach their destination, enjoying the wonderful scenery of the island. All rental cars have red numbers, so local drivers and police will be loyal to tourists. However, their hospitality should not be overused.
Find fellow travelers on BlaBlaCar
The BlaBlaCar travel companion search service is especially popular. One has only to register on the official website and you can immediately find a driver who will take you to the Limassol resort. A significant disadvantage of this type of travel is that the trip largely depends on the human factor. The agreement on the date and time of the voyage does not give any guarantees of performance. At the last moment, the driver can cancel the trip, which will inconvenience tourists.
It is important to understand that by resorting to the services of this service, passengers entrust their lives to a stranger who does not have a license to transport people. It is recommended on the BlaBlaCar website to carefully read the driver's questionnaire and read reviews about him. A relationship of trust between the driver and the tourist is formed through an oral agreement. The cost of the trip can be up to 30 euros and more.
Video: By bus from Larnaca to Limassol
Limassol is the second largest city located in the southern part of Cyprus. It is a huge financial, economic and cultural center, along the coast of which a resort and tourist zone stretches. Thousands of travelers come to Limassol every year for beach holidays, shopping and extraordinary experiences.
How to get to Limassol?
How to get to Limassol from Larnaca - the largest and main airport in Cyprus? The question is relevant at all seasons for all categories of tourists. The distance between Limassol and Larnaca is about 70 km, it can be covered by regular buses running along this route, rented car or taxi.
The cost of travel by bus from Larnaca to Limassol is approximately 8-9 euros - one way only. This price includes any fees, taxes, as well as the volume of any baggage. For children under the age of 12, the ticket will cost 4 euros (also one way). A taxi ride, of course, will cost more - you will have to pay about 53 euros for it. The bus runs daily, including weekends and holidays. Passengers disembark and disembark on Christofi Ergatoudi street, opposite this stop is the Agios Georgios Havouzas church. In order to get on the bus at the airport, you need to go to the special bus area, located on the left side of the airport exit.
Route frequency
How to get from Laranca airport to Limassol? The bus departs from Limassol quite often, the first flight is carried out at 02:45 local time. The next 3 flights take place in 1.5 hours, then once an hour. The bus carries passengers until late at night, the last flight is at 00:00. From Larnaca Airport to Limassol, the bus runs somewhat less frequently, departures occur approximately once every 1.5 hours. The first departure is at 04:00 am local time.
The Larnaca-Limassol bus takes about an hour and a half to travel, a rented car or taxi can cover a distance of 70 km in 45-60 minutes.
Types of transfers from Limassol to airport
The fare from Limassol to Larnaca depends on the chosen type of transport. The larger the capacity, the higher the comfort of the car and the presence of luggage in it, the more expensive the trip will be. 
- A family with one child or a married couple can use an oversized car with 3 passenger and 2 luggage spaces. The trip will cost 53 euros.
- A budget option for a group of 3-4 tourists with 3 pieces of luggage will cost approximately 55 euros.
- For a trip in a comfortable car for 4 passengers and 3 pieces of luggage, you will need to pay about 60 euros.
- Passengers who choose a car such as an Audi, BMW, Lexus or Mercedes S-class to travel Limassol-Larnaca will cost 96 euros, the capacity is 4 people and 3 places for luggage.
- How much and how can you get from Larnaca to Limassol, or vice versa, can you take a minivan? The cost of a trip by such a car will be average - about 64 euros. The car is not comfortable enough, but it is very roomy - 4-6 people, 6 places for luggage.
- A car with 7 passenger and 7 pieces of luggage is suitable for a group of 4-7 tourists. You will have to pay 84 euros for the journey.
- A comfortable transfer for 4-6 people with 4 pieces of luggage costs about 88 euros.
- A group of tourists of 10 people can use the universal transfer service, there is enough luggage space in such a car for the whole company. The trip will cost 93 euros.
- The transfer will be able to transport 13 people and 13 luggage for 102 euros.
- Mercedes-Sprinter, Ford-Transit and other similar cars can accommodate a group of up to 16 people. The company will pay about 123 euros for the journey.
- Finally, small buses will "take on board" 15-19 people, the number of luggage places in such a car is 19. With a 5% discount, the trip will cost 123 euros.
Bus schedule
The Larnaca-Limassol bus schedule can be viewed on any tourist website dedicated to the holidays in Cyprus. It currently looks like this:
- Monday-Friday: 06:00, 07.00 and 10:00 am, after - at 13:00, 15:00, 16:00, 18:00 and 20:00 hours (until May 17, 2017);
- Saturday-Sunday: 07:30, 09:30 and 10:30, then at 14:00, 16:00 and 17:30 (also until May 17).
With the onset of the summer period, the schedule changes somewhat, but the frequency of routes from Larnaca to Limassol remains the same:
- Monday-Friday: 06:00, 07:30 and 10:00, after - at 13, 15, at 16, 18 hours and at 20:30 (May 18-October 31);
- Saturday-Sunday: 07:30, 09:30 and 11:30, then at 14:00, 16:30 and 19:00 (May 18-October 31).
Traveling with a rented car will be more exciting and exciting. On the way, you can stop as long as you like, take pictures and enjoy the sensations of relaxation.
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The fastest is by air, in just a few hours. In the summer, options are relevant with a flight to Greece or Israel and then by ferry to Limassol. It takes more time and is much more expensive, but it allows you to diversify your vacation and fully taste the sea romance. Fans of auto travel in Europe have a chance to get to Limassol even by their own car.
By plane through Larnaca
Larnaca Airport, the largest in Cyprus, is located 67 km from Limassol. Aeroflot flies here from Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport every day. Travel time is 3 hours 50 minutes. The cheapest option is to fly from Vnukovo with the Pobeda low-cost airline, but you will have to pay extra for baggage transportation, seat selection and in-flight meals.
From St. Petersburg to Larnaca airport there are direct flights by Es Seven, Ural Airlines and Kiprus (4.5 hours).
You won't be able to save on a flight with a transfer at European airports, and you will have to spend much more time.
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Larnaca Airport to Limassol
You can go from the airport to Limassol by buses of the Limassol Airport Express company (official website in English). They run 17 times a day from 4:00 to 1:30 and go to the resort center at the Agios Georgios Havouzas bus station. The ticket price is 9 EUR, for children 3-12 years old - 4 EUR (one child with an adult is free). Travel time to the center is 50 minutes, but you can get off earlier - directly in the tourist area opposite the Grand Resort. The prices on the page are for March 2019.
All buses have free Wi-Fi.
Another option is to take a shuttle bus from the airport to the Finikoudes embankment in Larnaca (2 EUR) and then on the Larnaca - Limassol - Paphos intercity bus of the transport company Intercity Buses (office website in English) - 10 times a day from 6:00 until 20:30, 1.5 hours, 4.5 EUR.
A taxi ride from Larnaca Airport to Limassol will cost 50 EUR.
Transfers to Limassol and back
You can pre-book a safe transfer in Limassol in a modern vehicle with a professional driver. The service includes a meeting at the airport or hotel with a nameplate, so you don't need to know the local language. The price is fixed at the time of booking on the website, it includes an hour of waiting at the airport and 15 minutes at the hotel.
By plane through Paphos
Another small airport of Paphos is located 60 km from the center of Limassol. In the summer season, the aircraft "Es Seven" and "Kiprusa", departing from Moscow Domodedovo, land here every day. Travel time is 3 hours 50 minutes. There are flights of "Russia" from Vnukovo, but the cost of tickets is 1.5-2 higher.
The cheapest flight from the Northern capital is with "Es Seven" with a transfer in Moscow. Travel time from 7 hours.
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Paphos airport to Limassol
Limassol Airport Express buses run from Paphos airport to the center of Limassol. Depending on the day of the week, they make 3-5 flights a day - the first in the interval from 10:45 am to 12:30 pm, the last one at 0:15 am. Travel time 45 minutes, ticket costs 9 EUR. An alternative option is to leave the airport by bus # 613 to the center of Paphos (1.50 EUR), then by the Intercity Buses, following the route Paphos - Limassol - Larnaca (4 EUR).
A taxi from Paphos airport will take you to Limassol for 55 EUR.
On a ferryboat
Ferries of the Cypriot company Salamis Cruise Lines (office site in English) and Israeli Rosenfeld Shipping Line (office site in English) run between Israeli Haifa and Limassol 6 times a week. They leave the port in the evening (which allows you to save money on the hotel), travel time is 11-12 hours, one way tickets cost 160 EUR, round trip - 300 EUR.
In the summer season, the shipping companies Salamis Cruise Lines, Louis Cruise Lines (official website in English), Grimaldi Freighter Cruises (official website in English) and others organize regular cruises to the Greek islands calling at the port of Piraeus, closest to the Greek capital and to Limassol. On the companies' website, you can check the sailing route, its schedule and buy a cruise transfer option between Athens and Limassol. Minimum sailing time - 38 hours, ticket - from 240 EUR.
Ferries from Turkey come to many ports in Northern Cyprus. However, for those who arrived on the island in this way, entry into South Cyprus is closed - the Greek Cypriots consider this to be illegal entry into the country.
By car
Those who want to drive around Cyprus while driving their own car must drive through the territory of Belarus, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia, Macedonia. The distance from Moscow to the Greek capital is 3300 km, driving time is 40 hours. Further - by ferry from the port of Piraeus to Limassol.
