Larnaca to Limassol, by bus.
Line 45, Intercity Buses. An hour down the coast, every hour of the day.
The next departure.
An hour down the coast, every hour of the day. The 45 from Intercity Buses is the simplest, calmest way between Larnaca and Limassol, €5.00-€7.00 cash to the driver, no booking, no luggage drama. Below: when the next one leaves, what the ride actually feels like, and the full timetable.
Where you catch it. From Larnaca: Finikoudes seafront stop, opposite the McDonald's, every hour on the :15. From Limassol: New Port interchange and the Old Hospital stop, both well sign-posted.
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- €5.00Motion card tap
Fares, honest and itemised.
Children & seniors: Under 6 ride free. Students with a Cypriot card and seniors (65+) ride at the reduced fare; the driver will ask once and won't ask again on transfers within the same trip.
- €7.00
Single, paid on board
- €5.00
Motion card tap
- about €60
Taxi
- €45 a day
Rental car
Plus fuel, parking and the small Cypriot adventure of left-hand drive.
Taxi and hire car prices are rough guides, for comparison.
What the ride is actually like.
Cyprus is small. The road south from Larnaca runs parallel to the sea for most of the trip; the coach sits high enough that you'll get a proper view of the Mediterranean from kilometre five onward.
Sit on the right
The motorway hugs the coast from Pervolia onward, right-hand seats get the sea, the salt flats, and the Akrotiri bay coming into Limassol.
Wi-Fi is a maybe
Intercity advertises it on most newer coaches and it usually works between cities, but expect a brief blackout through the Kalavasos tunnel and the headlands.
Luggage is free
A standard suitcase goes in the hold for nothing extra; carry-on rides at your feet or overhead. The driver opens the hold for every stop, not just terminals.
It actually runs on time
The 45 is a motorway run with few surprises. The one to watch is the 13:15, it can pick up holiday traffic through Mazotos.
Full timetable.
Direct from the operator's published schedule. Last bus listed first, handy if you're chasing the end of the day.
Times shown as they leave Larnaca's Finikoudes stop. Allow 60-70 minutes to Limassol depending on traffic through Moni.
Going back? Limassol → Larnaca. Same line, mirrored timetable. Last return is usually around 20:15 weekdays; check the live planner closer to the time.
Plan the return tripCommon questions.
Does it stop at Larnaca airport?
Not directly. From the airport, take the Kapnos shuttle or city bus 425 into Finikoudes (15 minutes), then board the 45. Aloya's planner stitches the two legs into one trip with a single arrival time.
Can I buy a ticket in advance?
No, and you don't need to. Pay the driver in cash or tap a Motion card. The 45 has a coach behind it within an hour.
What about luggage from Larnaca airport?
Up to two standard suitcases per passenger in the hold, no fee. Skis and surfboards officially require operator approval; in practice the driver waves them on.
Is there a night bus?
The last 45 leaves Larnaca around 20:15 and Limassol around 20:15. After that it's the Kapnos shuttle to the airport (24/7) or a shared taxi. Aloya will surface the next viable option automatically.
Do they run on Sundays and public holidays?
Yes, on a lighter schedule, roughly every two hours from 08:15. Greek Easter Sunday and Christmas Day are the two exceptions; expect a single morning departure or none at all.
Open the planner and we'll handle the rest.
Aloya's planner watches the 45 in real time, factors in your walk to Finikoudes, and pings you before you arrive in Limassol. Free, bilingual, no account needed.