Getting from Larnaca Airport to Limassol on a Small Budget

The bus: cheapest and simplest

The 425 bus runs from Larnaca Airport to Larnaca town centre every 30–60 minutes, takes about 20 minutes and costs around €1.50. From there, walk five minutes to the central bus station on Georgiou Griva Digeni Avenue and catch the intercity bus to Limassol. That journey takes about 1 hour 45 minutes and costs roughly €4 one way. Buses are comfortable, with air conditioning and luggage space, and run hourly from early morning until late evening. Buy tickets from the driver or the station kiosk; cards are accepted on the airport bus but not always on intercity routes, so carry cash.

If you land late, the last intercity bus leaves Larnaca around 8pm, so check the schedule on the Cyprus By Bus website before you fly. For a family or group of three or more, a shared shuttle might work out similar in total, but the bus remains the most straightforward budget option. I would book the bus if I were travelling solo or as a couple with light luggage. Allow three hours door to door including waiting time. From Limassol bus station, local buses fan out to the tourist areas, but many hotels in the old town are a 10–15 minute walk away.

Shared shuttles: a middle ground

Shared shuttles, run by companies like Limassol Airport Express, pick up from outside the arrivals hall and drop off at selected points in Limassol, including the seafront and the old port. They cost around €10–12 per person one way and take about 50 minutes, as they use the motorway. Book online in advance for a small discount. The shuttles run roughly every hour from 6am to 10pm, but you may wait up to 30 minutes for the vehicle to fill. They are a good compromise if you have a late arrival or heavy bags, and they are more frequent than the bus in the evening.

For two people, the total cost is about €20–24, still far below a taxi. However, drop-off points are fixed, so check whether your hotel is within walking distance or a short local bus ride. If you are staying in the tourist area east of Limassol, near Dasoudi Beach, the shuttle stops at the Elias Beach Hotel area, which is convenient. I would choose the shuttle over the bus if my flight lands after 6pm, as the bus connections become tighter.

Taxis and private transfers: when they make sense

A taxi from Larnaca Airport to Limassol costs €50–60 and takes about 40–50 minutes, depending on traffic. Private transfers booked in advance are similar in price but include meet-and-greet. For a group of four with lots of luggage, a taxi can be cost-effective per person, but for solo travellers it is a budget-buster. If you arrive after midnight, when buses and shuttles have stopped, a taxi may be your only option. Otherwise, I would skip it. Note that taxis are metered, but the airport-to-Limassol route has a fixed price displayed on the board outside arrivals; confirm before you get in.

Ride-hailing apps like Bolt operate in Cyprus but are not allowed to pick up at Larnaca Airport; you would need to take the bus to Larnaca town and request from there, which adds hassle. For most budget travellers, the bus or shuttle is the sensible choice. If you are staying in a Limassol hotel booked through our site, check the location relative to the bus station or shuttle stops to plan your final leg. Many hotels in the old town are near the Rio Cinema bus stop, while beach hotels are further out.

Arriving in Limassol: where to stay

Limassol’s budget-friendly accommodation clusters in the old town, around Anexartisias Street and Saripolou Square, where guesthouses and small hotels start around €40–50 per night in low season (November–March). The old port and castle area is atmospheric but can be noisy at night. For a quieter stay, look east along the coast towards Dasoudi Beach, where apart-hotels offer kitchenettes and space, though you will rely on buses to get into town. The seafront promenade stretches for miles, so choose a hotel within a 10-minute walk of a bus stop if you are car-free.

If you are arriving late, consider a hotel near the bus station on Georgiou Griva Digeni Avenue; several simple hotels are within a five-minute walk, making arrival stress-free. In high season (July–August), prices double and the old town gets busy, so book well ahead. I would book a guesthouse in the old town for a short stay, as you can walk to restaurants and the castle, and take a local bus to the beach. For longer stays, an apart-hotel near Dasoudi offers better value and a beach across the road.