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Line 56 · timetable

Athienou Sports CentreAlampra Bus Station

Line 56 in Nicosia — timetable, route and stops: Athienou Sports Centre – Alampra Bus Station

Bus Regular line

The Athienou Sports Centre – Alampra Bus Station route is served by line 56, on weekdays from 06:00 to 20:10, 12 departures a day.

  • Headway~65 min
  • First departure06:00
  • Last departure20:10
  • Average ride~29 min
  • Stops22
  • Departures per day12
  • Route length24.1 km
  • Peak~30 min
  • Off-peak~19 min
  • Saturday5 departures
  • Sunday5 departures

Bus of Nicosia public transport — connects Athienou Sports Centre and Alampra Bus Station, with 22 stops per direction.The first departure is at 06:00, the last at 20:10.Departures run every ~65 min, and the ride takes ~29 min on average.

Current change on this line

All 56 lines56L

Routes in this direction

Most departures take route A. Some take a different route — pick one to see it on the map, in the timetable and in the stop list.

B next to a time = that departure takes this route

Timetable

First

06:00

Last

20:10

Departures

12

Line 56 timetable — on weekdays
0600B30B
0800
0905
1155
1300
Line 56 timetable — on Saturdays
0530
0800
1100
1530
2000
Line 56 timetable — on Sundays and holidays
0535
0720
1225
1530
1900
Valid from26.09.2026.
Changed27.09.2026.
Checked27.09.2026.

Stops

22 stops~29 min in total
  1. departure0min
  2. 25 Martiou - Kosti Palama

    #21940 — 25 Martiou - Kosti Palama

    +0 min0min
  3. +0 min0min
  4. Archiep. Makariou C´ Ave. - 9 Iouliou

    #21942 — Archiep. Makariou C´ Ave. - 9 Iouliou

    +1 min1min
  5. +0 min1min
  6. Archiep. Makariou C´ Ave. - Pan. Matsouka

    #21944 — Archiep. Makariou C´ Ave. - Pan. Matsouka

    +0 min1min
  7. Eleftheriou Venizelou - Panagioti Matsouka

    #21945 — Eleftheriou Venizelou - Panagioti Matsouka

    +1 min2min
  8. Eleftheriou Venizelou - Konst. Toumpa

    #21946 — Eleftheriou Venizelou - Konst. Toumpa

    +0 min2min
  9. +1 min3min
  10. Theokritou - Mpoumpoulinas

    #20638 — Theokritou - Mpoumpoulinas

    +0 min3min
  11. +0 min3min
  12. Theokritou - Ioanni Kai Marias Kramvi

    #21949 — Theokritou - Ioanni Kai Marias Kramvi

    +0 min3min
  13. +2 min5min
  14. +12 min17min
  15. 56L+1 min18min
  16. Theodorou Mavrosavva - Athinas

    #2156 — Theodorou Mavrosavva - Athinas

    56L+0 min18min
  17. Koumi Charalampous - Misiaouli Kai Kavazoglou

    #2158 — Koumi Charalampous - Misiaouli Kai Kavazoglou

    56L+1 min19min
  18. Grigori Afxentiou - Dorou Loizou

    #21773 — Grigori Afxentiou - Dorou Loizou

    56L+0 min19min
  19. Grigori Afxentiou - Eleftherias

    #4059 — Grigori Afxentiou - Eleftherias

    56L+1 min20min
  20. Lemesou Ave. - Lympion Ave.

    #2168 — Lemesou Ave. - Lympion Ave.

    5053+6 min26min
  21. 50515356L+1 min27min
  22. 35051525354+3+2 min29min

Current changes on this line 1

RoadworksActive

Route 56: detour in Athienou until 16 November

'Toumazou Street' in Athienou closes from 30 June to 16 November for road works. Route 56 takes a detour via 'Agiou Georgiou' and '28th October'. Check which direction you're heading — the diversion differs for buses to Athienou and to Alambra Station.

24/06/2026 – 15/11/2026
Read the full notice

Frequently asked questions

When are the first and last departures of line 56?

On weekdays the first departure from Athienou Sports Centre is at 06:00 and the last at 20:10. There are 12 departures in total.

Does line 56 run on weekends?

Yes — on Saturday from 05:30 to 20:00 and on Sunday from 05:35 to 19:00.

Does line 56 run on Sundays?

Yes. On Sundays line 56 has 5 departures from Athienou Sports Centre, the first at 05:35 and the last at 19:00.

How often does line 56 run?

Departures run about every 65 minutes (median headway between 06:00 and 21:00 on weekdays). It is denser at peak and sparser in the evening and at weekends.

How long is the ride on line 56?

The whole ride takes about 29 minutes on average — from about 19 minutes off-peak to about 30 minutes at peak.

How many stops does line 56 have?

In the Athienou Sports Centre → Alampra Bus Station direction, line 56 has 22 stops.

What vehicle runs on line 56?

Line 56 is served by a bus of Nicosia public transport. Line type: regular line.

Where does line 56 start and end?

Line 56 connects Athienou Sports Centre and Alampra Bus Station; pick the direction at the top of the page.

How long is the route of line 56?

The route in this direction is about 24.1 km long.

Are there any changes on line 56?

Yes — there is one active change at the moment. Details are in the “Current changes on this line” section above.