Overall2.3/10Harder to reach than about 85% of cities
Good to know
Good to Know
- Larnaca is the busier, closer airport; Paphos requires 40–45 min drive but has fewer crowds.
- Metered taxis are regulated by law; always verify the meter is on before departing. Night rates (20:30–06:00) are ~20% higher.
- Airport Express buses save money but add time; pre-book or buy on arrival.
- No rail network exists on Cyprus; buses and cars are the only intercity options.
- Ferry service to Greece (Piraeus) runs May–September only; book early as capacity is limited.
- Cyprus has no direct ferry to Turkey or Lebanon year-round; services are seasonal or subject to geopolitical disruption.
- Rental car offers best flexibility for exploring Kourion, Paphos, and mountain villages, but parking and petrol costs add up during high season.
Airports
Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
- Distance Km
- 67
- Distance Miles
- 42
Transport Options
Taxi (Metered)
- Cost
- €55
- Duration Minutes
- 45-50
- Notes
- Available 24/7. Day rate ~€50-55, night rate ~€60-70. Use meter; verify it's running.
Airport Express Bus (Direct)
- Cost
- €9.00
- Duration Minutes
- 50-60
- Notes
- Direct shuttle, ~€9 per adult. Runs hourly. Budget option.
Public Bus (with Transfer)
- Cost
- €5.00
- Duration Minutes
- 90-140
- Notes
- Cheapest: take local bus to Larnaca city, then intercity to Limassol. Budget conscious only.
Private Transfer (Pre-booked)
- Cost
- €118
- Duration Minutes
- 50-55
- Notes
- Door-to-door, fixed price includes flight tracking, 60 min airport wait.
Paphos International Airport (PFO)
- Distance Km
- 60
- Distance Miles
- 37
Transport Options
Taxi (Metered)
- Cost
- €45
- Duration Minutes
- 40-45
- Notes
- No flat rate; taximeter-based. Expect €45±. Always verify meter is on.
Airport Express Bus (Direct)
- Cost
- €9.00
- Duration Minutes
- 45-55
- Notes
- €9 per adult. Runs 3-5 times daily. Drops at Agios Georgios Church (not city centre).
Local Bus to Paphos + Intercity
- Cost
- €6.00
- Duration Minutes
- 90-120
- Notes
- Two transfers required. Cheapest option; time-consuming.
Intercity Bus
- Booking
- www.intercity-buses.com or buy tickets on board
- Operator
- Intercity Buses (Cyprus)
Connections
Limassol–Nicosia
- Frequency
- Frequent (multiple daily)
- Cost Estimate
- €5.00
- Notes
- Central Cyprus connection.
Limassol–Larnaca
- Frequency
- Hourly (approx. 2–3 hours)
- Cost Estimate
- €5.00
- Notes
- Access to Larnaca Airport.
Limassol–Paphos
- Frequency
- Multiple daily
- Cost Estimate
- €5.00
- Notes
- Western coast travel.
Rail
- Available
- No
- Notes
- No rail service in Cyprus.
Ferry
- Status
- Seasonal (May–September)
- Booking
- grimaldi-lines.com or local Limassol travel agents
- Operator
- Grimaldi Lines (formerly Scandro Holding)
- Main Connection
- Limassol ↔ Piraeus (Athens, Greece)
- Sailing Pattern
- Roughly weekly, sometimes twice weekly during high season
- Availability Note
- Book well in advance; limited passenger capacity and seasonal schedule.
- Other Routes Note
- Services to Lebanon (seasonal/geopolitical dependent) and Egypt (irregular/freight-focused). Verify with Limassol Port Authority before planning.
Route Details
- Origin
- Limassol Cruise Terminal
- Destination
- Piraeus (Athens) via Crete (Heraklion)
- Journey Duration Hours
- 36
- Notes
- May stop at Heraklion, Crete en route.
Vehicle Transport
- Standard Car
- €250
- Motorhome Up To 5m
- €400
- Notes
- One-way vehicle rates. Pre-booking required with exact vehicle dimensions.
Car Rental
- Typical Rate Per Day Low Season
- €20
- Typical Rate Per Day High Season
- €30
- Availability
- Multiple agencies at both Larnaca and Paphos airports
- Notes
- Flexible for exploring Cyprus beyond Limassol. International Driving Permit recommended.
Local Transport
- Buses
- EMEL (urban buses within Limassol)
- Fare City Bus
- €2.00
- All Day Ticket
- €5.00
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