Want to Travel Cyprus Independently?The fastest and easiest way to travel Cyprus is of course by car. This is the best way to get around to the hidden places most tourists never see and discover the secrets of Cyprus for yourself. But if that’s not an option, or you are on a tight budget, it is very possible to get around Cyprus without a vehicle. Here is our guide to getting around Cyprus: Transport in CyprusPublic transport in Cyprus ranges in efficiency but is generally a cheap and good way of getting around. There are no trains in either the north or south of the island, so although transport can be time consuming, it can be a nice way of seeing what the countryside has to offer.Buses run frequently through all the larger cities, from around 5am to 7pm, and later in the summer. They also link across long distance routes to different cities, but these services are less frequent and depart roughly every hour.It is easy to get to different resorts which are close by to each other, for example buses between Protaras and Ayia Napa leave every half an hour or so and because of the popularity of these areas, bus services can be available as late as 10pm during peak tourist season. Bear in mind that buses in the south are very infrequent on Sundays, if they are even running at all. Buses and minibuses in the north often run until around 8pm during summer peak times and often do not visit the major tourist attractions, as they serve mainly to link the cities and big villages. Bus services in rural areas of North Cyprus like the Karpaz Peninsula are very scarce. Cyprus Taxi ServicesCommunal taxis in Cyprus (known as service taxis in the south or dolmus in the north) carry between 4-7 people and are a cost effective way to travel Cyprus. Private taxis can be expensive and being able to speak a few words of the local language can often help you get a discounted fare.You can also arrange sightseeing tours with private taxis. Always arrange a price before a tour and don’t visit any extra destinations unless you are willing to go above that price. After 10.30pm and before 6am, cabs charge an additional night-rate.
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