How to get from Larnaca to Ayia Napa?

The article is about how to get from Larnaca to Ayia Napa: distances, timetables, and prices

Yana Safina
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How to get from Larnaca Airport to Ayia Napa?

It is possible to get from Larnaca to Ayia Napa in two ways: by bus or by taxi. In case of a bus, you will get from Larnaca to Ayia Napa in 2 hours 55 minutes (including stops and changes), and a ticket will cost 5.5 euro. Taxi from Larnaca will take you to Ayia Napa in 45 minutes, and the cost of a trip will make 50 euro. The distance between Larnaca and Ayia Napa is 56 km (1km more from the airport).

There are no direct buses from Larnaca to Ayia Napa, so you will have to travel with a change. Buses run quite often, from the early morning to the late evening. In order to make a bus stop, you need to wave to a driver with your hand. There is a special display inside the bus, which shows the names of the stops. You will need to let the driver know in advance that you need to get off. For the convenience of passengers, there is space for large luggage in the bus.


Order a transfer from Larnaca Airport


Ayia Napa, no time to be bored!

Ayia Napa is one of the most popular resorts in Cyprus. Many tourists call it the second Ibiza, due to a plenty of bars, discos, and restaurants. Ayia Napa has Blue Flag beaches, which means that they are clean and safe for swimming. For those who love an active holiday, there is a lot of entertainment: yacht cruises, water cycles, catamarans, surfing, diving, fishing, and much more. The noisiest beach of the resort is Nissi Beach, where visitors party all day long. The quieter beaches are Makronisos, Landa, Grecian Bay, which are most suitable for families with children. The most famous sights of the resort are Ayia Napa Monastery, Makronissos Tombs, Thalassa Municipal Museum, and the National forest park Cape Greko.

Buses from Larnaca to Ayia Napa

Buses from Larnaca to Ayia Napa
Cost

€5,5

Waiting time

2 h

Travel time

55 min

Clients

Solo travellers

There is no direct bus from Larnaca Airport to Ayia Napa. So you will first have to get to Larnaca from the airport. For this, take a blue bus № 425 of the company "Cyprus by Bus", and get off at Finikoudes Promenade stop in Larnaca. The trip duration is 15 minutes, and its cost is 1.5 euro (children under 6 y.o. travel free of charge). Tickets can be bought from a driver when boarding.
At Finikoudes Promenade stop, change to the "Intercity Bus" (from Larnaca to Famagusta). It will take you to Ayia Napa in 40 minutes for 4 euro. Tickets can be bought from a driver.

Buses from Larnaca to Ayia Napa:

Bus № 425 of the "Cyprus by Bus" company going to Larnaca with a change to "Intercity Bus" to Ayia Napa.

Timetable of buses from Larnaca to Ayia Napa:

Bus № 425: from 05:55 to 23:25
Intercity Buses: from the 1st of November to 17th of May: Mo-Fr from 06:00 to 17:30, Sa-Su from 07:30 to 17:00; from the 18th of May to the 31st of October: Mo-Fr from 06:00 to 20:30, Sa-Su from 07:30 to 20:30

Route:

Larnaca Airport – Finikous Promenade – Police Station – Larnaca Central train station – Oroklini fire station – Ammochostou Avenue 11 in Oroklini – Waterpark in Ayia Napa – Ayia Napa square – Marina Hotel in Ayia Napa

Travel time:

55 minutes (15 min – a bus trip to Larnaca, 40 min – a bus trip to Ayia Napa)

Waiting time:

2 h (30 min – for a bus № 425, 1.5 h – for Intercity Buses)

Comfort level:

High: spacious and clean buses, adjustable seats, air conditioning, space for large luggage

Cost:

5.5 euro (1.5 euro – a bus trip to Larnaca, 4 euro – a bus to Ayia Napa)

Clients:

For tourists arriving during a day; families without small children; young tourists; savers; for those who have a sense of direction in a new place

How to find the bus stop at Larnaca Airport:

In order to find the bus stop, go to the second floor of the airport building, go out into the street via the bridge and turn left.

Taxi from Larnaca to Ayia Napa. Transfer

Transfer from Larnaca Airport to Ayia Napa. Taxi
Cost

€50

Waiting time

5 min

Travel time

45 min

Clients

Family

A bus trip is a good option for solo travellers, who travel light. If you do not want to depend on public transport timetables, book an individual transfer or taxi from Larnaca to Ayia Napa. The car will take you from the airport to Ayia Napa in 45 minutes. An economy class car costs 50 euro, and a minibus for 7 passengers – 77 euro. An individual transfer can be ordered online or by phone, and paid by bank card.

Timetable:

24-hours

Route:

to the hotel in Ayia Napa or to the specific address

Travel time:

45 minutes

Waiting time:

Taxi waiting time is no more than 5 minutes.
You will not have to wait for the transfer, our driver will meet you at the arrivals area exit, holding a sign with your name on it.

Comfort level:

Taxi on the spot: a ride without travel companions and stops.
A transfer booked in advance: child seats, no extra surcharge for luggage, spacious trunk, a wide range of car classes, air conditioner in a car.

Price for a taxi from Larnaca to Ayia Napa:

from 50 euro for an economy class car, and from 77 euro - for a car for 7 passengers

Clients:

For businessmen; families with children; big company of tourists; tourists with large baggage; those arriving at night; elderly tourists; travellers who visit Ayia Napa for the first time

How to find the taxi rank at Larnaca Airport:

The taxi rank is located at the arrivals area exit, on the right side.

Car rental in Larnaca

Car rental in Larnaca
Price

from €20

Rental Period

from 1 day

Required driving experience

from 1 year

To rent a car without a driver to get from Larnaca Airport to Aiya Napa you need to provide a standard set of documents: a driving license of your country, a passport, and a credit card. In order to avoid problems with the police, it’s better to have an IDL.
The price of car rental per day starts at €20 for a compact car. The price includes insurance that covers carjacking and motor vehicle collisions, road tolls and airport tax. The latter one is applied if you rent a car at the airport in Larnaca on the day of arrival.

How to get from Larnaca to Ayia Napa?

It is possible to get from Larnaca Airport to Ayia Napa by bus or taxi. There are no direct buses, so you will have to travel with changes. If you are not ready to waste time travelling by public transport, and do not want to adjust yourself to its timetables, order an individual transfer. This option is especially good for tourists, who have large baggage or travel with children or elderly people. Have a nice trip!

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