Public transport
Nicosiapublic transport timetables
The Nicosia network counts 80 lines and 1,781 stops; a weekday brings 1,967 departures. Lines by mode: Bus 76, Night 4. The stop served by the most lines is Makario Stadium Bus Station (17 lines).
- Lines
- 80
- Stops
- 1,781
- Service changes
- 4
Most used
Lines
- 1Makario Stadium Bus StationSolomos Square Alightingevery ~30 min
- 2Tamasos Bus StationSolomos Square Alightingevery ~20 min
- 3Alampra Bus StationSolomos Square Alightingevery ~30 min
- 4Nicosia General HospitalSolomos Square Alightingevery ~30 min
- 5Alampra Bus StationSolomos Square Alightingevery ~30 min
- 11Isokratous - EmpedokleousSolomos Square Alightingevery ~30 min
- 12Alexandrou Panagouli - Ag. DimitriouSolomos Square Alightingevery ~30 min
- 13Makario Stadium Bus StationSolomos Square Alightingevery ~30 min
- 15Ave. Ag. Georgiou - AlamanasTassos Papadopoulos-Eleftheriaevery ~60 min
- 16Makario Stadium Bus StationNICOSIA MALLevery ~30 min
- 17Ave. Eleftherias - DimokratiasTassos Papadopoulos-Eleftheriaevery ~60 min
- 19Strovolos StationSolomos Square Alightingevery ~60 min
Stops in the centre
All stopsHow to get to
All routes- Solomos SquareStrovolosLakatamiaEngomiAglantzia
- Old Town (Eleftheria Square)LatsiaKaimakliPallouriotissaAcropolis
- Makarios Stadium bus stationMakedonitissaAgios DometiosLykavitosAgioi Omologites
- Nicosia General HospitalAnthoupoliArchangelosGeriTseri
- University of CyprusDaliStrovolosLakatamiaEngomi
- University of NicosiaAglantziaLatsiaKaimakliPallouriotissa
More on the site
- PlannerFastest door-to-door route, with transfers
- TicketsTicket types, prices and where to buy
- Night returnHow to get home after midnight
- RoutesReady-made routes between neighbourhoods
- GuideLandmarks and how to reach them
- OperatorsLines and timetables by transport operator
- StatisticsNetwork in numbers: lines, stops, departures
Public transport in Nicosia
Nicosia's public transport is run by OSEL, the Nicosia Public Transport Organisation, with a bus-only network serving the Republic-controlled part of the divided capital and the surrounding villages. The centre of the system is Solomos Square (Plateia Solomou) just outside the Venetian walls, where city routes terminate and where the Intercity Buses to Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos also depart.
Fares are paid to the driver or with the Motion card, the smart card and app used by every bus company on the island. Suburban routes to Strovolos, Lakatamia, Latsia and Engomi, home to the university campus, are among the busiest in the network.
Nicosia has had no civil airport since 1974, so flights mean a trip to Larnaca or Paphos. The Kapnos Airport Shuttle runs coaches between Nicosia and both airports around the clock, and Intercity Buses connect Nicosia with Larnaca city. OSEL routes finish in the evening and there is no night network, so plan a late return accordingly.
Operators & modes
The Nicosia network has 80 lines: 76 bus, 4 night.
Lines are run by NPT (79), PAME EXPRESS (1).All operators →
The stops with the most lines are Makario Stadium Bus Station (17), Solomos Square Alighting (16), Nicosia General Hospital (13), Ave. Strovolou - Ilia Venezi (12), Tamasos Bus Station (12).
Average weekday headway: bus ~54 min.
How do I get from Nicosia to Larnaca Airport?
The Kapnos Airport Shuttle runs coaches between Nicosia and Larnaca Airport (and Paphos Airport) around the clock. Intercity Buses also link Nicosia with Larnaca city, from where Zinonas local buses reach the airport.
Where is the main bus station in Nicosia?
Solomos Square (Plateia Solomou), just outside the Venetian walls near Eleftheria Square, is the terminus for most OSEL city routes and the departure point of the Intercity Buses.
Do Nicosia buses cross into the northern part of the city?
No. OSEL serves the Republic-controlled part of Nicosia and its suburbs. The crossing points, such as Ledra Street, are passed on foot and the northern side has its own separate bus services.
Can I pay with the Motion card on OSEL buses?
Yes. The Motion smart card and its app are accepted on OSEL buses in Nicosia, as on all other bus companies in Cyprus. Cash fares are still sold by the driver.