Pame and Aloya, side by side.
Both are free and both help you ride the bus in Cyprus. They were built for different jobs.
The comparison, as of October 2026.
Pame's details come from Cyprus Public Transport's own app page. If something here is out of date, tell us and we'll fix it.
| Pame | Aloya | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Cyprus Public Transport, the operator in Nicosia and Larnaca | Aloya CY, independent software made in Nicosia |
| Network | The Cyprus Public Transport network, with bus and bike in Larnaca | Every public operator, Intercity Buses and the Kapnos shuttle, with Nextbike and Bolt on the same map |
| Live buses | Real-time arrivals and live bus tracking on the map | Live positions where operators publish them, the timetable where they don't |
| Planning | Journey planner, including planning by arrival time | Plain-language planner across operators, and an arrival promise that tells you when to leave |
| Motion card | Top up your Motion card in the app | Explains the card and fares; top up in Pame |
| Languages | English, Greek, Spanish, French and Portuguese | Greek and English on every screen and stop |
| Cost | Free | Free |
Credit where it's due.
Pame comes from the operator itself. If you ride Cyprus Public Transport buses in Nicosia or Larnaca and keep a Motion card, it's the app for your card: top-ups, live buses on your line and planning by arrival time, straight from the source.
We'd recommend it to anyone whose trips stay inside that network.
What we built for the rest of the island.
The moment a trip crosses an operator's line, airport to hotel, Larnaca to Limassol, Limassol to a Paphos beach, you need a plan that spans them. That's Aloya's job.
One plan across operators
City buses, Intercity coaches and the Kapnos shuttle in one trip, with bikes and scooters for the first and last stretch.
Help on the way
A buzz before your stop, a new plan mid-ride, and weather-aware suggestions. Every feature.
Read more
Our overview of the Cyprus bus app and the intercity network guide.
Common questions.
Is Pame or Aloya better for Cyprus buses?
It depends on what you ride. Pame is the operator's own app for the Cyprus Public Transport network and the place to top up a Motion card. Aloya is built for trips across operators and cities, airport transfers included, in Greek or English.
Is Aloya free, like Pame?
Yes. Both are free. You don't need an Aloya account to plan a trip.
Can I use both?
Plenty of riders do. Pame for the Motion card and the daily Nicosia or Larnaca commute, Aloya for the intercity or airport leg, is a perfectly sensible setup.
Can I top up my Motion card in Aloya?
No. Top up in Pame, on the Cyprus Public Transport website (period tickets for Nicosia and Larnaca), at sales offices, vending machines or kiosks. Aloya explains the card and the fares. Motion card guide.
Why build Aloya if Pame already exists?
We wanted one bilingual screen for the whole island, beyond Nicosia and Larnaca: coaches, airport shuttles, bikes and scooters too. Pame answers a narrower question very well.
Free, bilingual, every operator.
No account, no setup. If it isn't better for your trip than what you use today, close it.