On the famous island of Cyprus , which is not large at all, transport communication is also not very well developed. For us, this can be surprising, because there are a lot of tourists and tourists in Cyprus. But on the island the situation has developed in such a way that, for example, it is possible to speak of the railway communication only in the past time, since in 1951 this type of transport ceased to exist. The railway was closed, as it became economically unprofitable.
Intercity buses
In the Republic of Cyprus there is a bus inter-city message, but it is not as well organized as it could be. Buses carry passengers from city to city several times a day, connecting the largest settlements and delivering tourists to those places that are most popular.
Flights are not frequent, usually one flight runs every 2 hours, and buses often go off-schedule. But, intending to use this transport, it is worthwhile to know that its movement ends no later than six or seven in the evening. On Saturdays, the bus can be used only until lunchtime, and on Sundays most bus routes do not work.
If you intend to go on a trip by bus, then note that they are not allowed to transport dogs, but you can easily transport a bicycle. The fare is paid immediately in the cabin of the bus. Intercity buses are also easily accessible from the airport.
If you still decided that the public transport of Cyprus is like you, then use the site http://www.cyprusbybus.com/, there is a bus schedule and even you can make your own itinerary.
Bus transportation is performed by several companies, among them: Alepa Buses, Cyprus Intercity Buses and others. There are about ten major flights, but, intending to use one of them, specify on which days of the week they go. Information about flights is also available on the above website.
With what everything is good on the island, so it's with prices - tickets for buses are really not expensive. Tariffs are calculated at the rate of € 5.00 per fifty kilometers.
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City and village buses
By the standards of Cyprus, to the number of large cities can be attributed Nicosia , Paphos , as well as Limassol and Larnaca . And it is in these cities that routes for city buses are laid between separate districts. They move on all days except Sundays, as well as long-distance flights, and finish their traffic around six or seven in the evening. Although during the influx of tourists buses work much longer.
In Nicosia, in the part that is called Greek, on weekdays you can use the yellow bus for free. He starts traffic from the station Solomos Square or Plateia Solomou, flights are made every twenty or thirty minutes.
Three stations for buses are also in Limassol, but the city transport takes the one that is located on the Andresas Themistocleous, which is in the central part of the city.
The bus station in Larnaca is also there, it takes buses running around the city, to the address: Gonia Karaoli & Dimitriou, 36A.
Small villages in different parts of the country with the nearest cities also have a bus service. It is established from Monday to Saturday, but on the day buses make one or two flights. Therefore, if you have planned a trip to remote places, then with the help of buses it is almost impossible to do.
Intercity taxi is an alternative to buses
Public transport in Cyprus is also represented by a taxi service, which is quite developed on the island. It is real to meet both urban and intercity carriers. The cost of travel in a taxi is somewhat more expensive, but the difference is still not big. But this is a more comfortable and quick transport.
Long-distance taxis are represented by small minibuses, which can accommodate from four to eight people. They go every thirty minutes and connect all the same four main cities of Cyprus. They do not call in small towns and small villages, and place in transport should be booked in advance.
At the time of booking, which is easy to do by phone, you can also designate a place where you will need to pick up. For example, from the hotel. You can pay for the delivery service in the cabin, and the passenger can be disembarked at any place convenient for him. Prices for each route in the country are fixed, and, depending on the kilometer, will be from € 10.00 to € 40.00.
Russian-speaking tourists can also take advantage of the Russian taxi service. Her office is in Larnaca, orders are accepted around the clock. This is a quality service and, in addition, drivers know the Russian language and local attractions.
Contact Information:
- Phone: +357 77 777 474
- The time of the taxi: 06.00 - 18.00 on weekdays, 07.00 - 19.00 on weekends
- Non-working days: holidays
City and village taxis
Taxi services are available 24 hours a day in all cities. The car can be called by phone or simply stopped on the street. Feature of city taxi cars - they are equipped with counters. Payment for mileage is determined by law and is the same for everyone. Tariffs only two: day (from 6.00 to 20.30) and night (from 20.30 to 6.00), the latter more expensive by 15%. The cost per kilometer in the daytime is € 0.72, at night € 0.85. Landing is € 3,42. Baggage, which weighs more than 12 kg., Is paid additionally - € 1,20.
Taxis working in the villages do not have counters and move between small villages, moving away from the parking lots. Disembarkation of passengers also occurs in parking lots.
Cost per kilometer:
- In the afternoon € 0.63 one way and € 0.46 both ways;
- at night - € 0.71 one way and € 0.63 both ways.
In addition, both urban and rural cars will be charged for the time in the event of long waiting for the customer and for heavy luggage.
Rent a Car
Since the island is not too big, and the desire to see distant places can rest against the lack of convenient public transport, a more acceptable option would be renting a car . In Cyprus, most of the well-known rental companies are represented, but there are also private companies that lease cars. The easiest way to find a car in a large resort town.
Most rental companies rent cars for people from 25 to 70 years who have a three-year management experience and can provide an international driving license and a bank card. But there are also private enterprises that reduce the possible age to 18 years.
The time period for which cars are usually rented out is two days, but again, there are exceptions: individual firms rent for one day. In payment of rent includes insurance, and fuel is paid by the tenant. Very rarely is the mileage limited. The rental prices depend on the class of the rented car and on the season. The usual car in the season can cost from € 30,00 to € 40,00. All cars that are rented have the first letter Z in the rooms, so they are easy to recognize.
Features of traffic on the island
Do not forget about local laws . The main feature is the left-hand traffic, which causes inconvenience to those who are used to another. In addition, one should be especially cautious, since riding of local road users can be special. And this, in addition to the left-hand traffic, always increases the probability of an accident.
But roads, even in the most remote places, are of high quality. Due to the presence of pointers it is very easy to navigate. Pointers usually have inscriptions in English and Greek at the same time. The speed of traffic in cities is from 50 to 80 km / h, restrictions on suburban routes are from 65 to 100 km / h. Overtaking only to the right.
Forbidden:
- Driving with a blood alcohol level of more than 0.4 ppm;
- use in the car phone, if there is no hands-free;
- Smoking in the cabin, if there are children under 16 years old;
- presence of children in the front seat, if their age is up to five years;
- the presence of children in the front seat between the ages of five and ten without a special seat;
- The movement of the car, if inside there are unfastened passengers.
Parking places
In Cyprus, because of the lack of a place where it is possible to park, often motorists are forced to use paid parking. They are always marked with a sign with the inscription "Parking", they can be indicated by a sign or white squares are drawn on the asphalt.
Payment for private parking takes a parking man, on municipal - special machines. They need to throw a trifle, but first you need to decide how much time in the parking lot will be the car, and then put a check on the windshield of the car. As in the whole world, in the center of settlements there are the most expensive parking lots (€ 0,20).
In areas that have a yellow line designation, the car can stop for passengers to disembark, but there can not be parked there. If the yellow lines are two, you can not even stop.
Helpful information
- www.cyprusairports.com.cy - the Larnaka and Paphos airports website;
- www.pafosbuses.com - website of ALEPA (buses in Paphos);
- www.intercity-buses.com - site of intercity buses;
- www.airportshuttlebus.eu - express sites at the airports of Larnaca and Limassol;
- www.limassolbuses.com - a site of buses in Limassol.