How to Get from Kyrenia to Karşıyaka, Geçitköy, Çamlıbel, Maviköşk and Back: Buses, Schedule, Price

The easiest way to travel the route from Girne to Karşıyaka, Geçitköy, Çamlıbel, and Maviköşk in Northern Cyprus is by dolmuş (shared minibuses) with transfers along the way from Girne. According to the fare table in the dolmuş: Girne — Karşıyaka — 150 TL, Girne — Geçitköy (Woodland) — 180 TL, Girne — Tepebaşı — Çamlıbel — 200 TL, Girne — Maviköşk — 240 TL, boarding/short trip ("Bin-in") — 80 TL. There is usually no fixed schedule: during the day, intervals are often 10–30 minutes (depending on the route), less frequent in the evening; service often ends around 19:00–20:00.

• Which transport to take
• Route and key stops
• Schedule and frequency
• Fare prices
• How to board and pay
• How to return
• Useful tips
• Glossary
• Frequently Asked Questions

Which transport to take

• Dolmuş (shared minibus) — the main way to reach Karşıyaka, Geçitköy, Çamlıbel, and Maviköşk. Usually, you will need to take separate routes and, if necessary, make a transfer.
• Taxi — an option for late hours or if a "door-to-door" service without waiting is important.

If you plan to travel late in the evening or with luggage, you can compare transfer options along the route: KiwiTaxi or GetTransfer (availability and conditions depend on the route).

Route and key stops

Practically, the route works like this: you first depart from Girne in the desired direction (toward Karşıyaka, Geçitköy, Çamlıbel, or Maviköşk), and then either travel directly according to the sign on the windshield or transfer along the way (if your dolmuş does not go to the final point).

How to read the signs

• Karşıyaka — direction west beyond Lapta.
• Geçitköy (Woodland) — a separate route from Girne.
• Tepebaşı / Çamlıbel — inland route from Girne (both names may appear on the signs).
• Maviköşk — a distant route from Girne.

Where to find boarding in Girne

• Girne Center: dolmuş for most routes usually gather in the central part of the town and on main streets.
• Practical tip: look for a minibus with the sign for your route and confirm with the driver until which point it goes (for example, "Karşıyaka?" / "Geçitköy?" / "Çamlıbel?" / "Maviköşk?").

Schedule and frequency

These routes usually operate on an interval basis without a fixed timetable. This means you follow the flow: go to the boarding point and wait for the next dolmuş.

• During the day: intervals often 10–30 minutes (longer for distant routes).
• In the evening: intervals increase; in winter usually less frequent than in summer.
• End of service: roughly around 19:00–20:00, depending on the season and day of the week.

Fare prices

Below are the fares from the photographed "Fiyat listesi" (price list in the dolmuş; date not indicated). Payment in dolmuş is usually in cash in TL.

If you need to reach a specific point (not the town center), tell the driver before boarding and confirm if they will take you there without a transfer.

How to board and pay

How to do it

1. In Girne, find a dolmuş with a sign for your route: "Karşıyaka", "Geçitköy", "Tepebaşı/Çamlıbel", or "Maviköşk".
2. Ask the driver how far they go and whether a transfer is needed for your route.
3. Board and pay in cash in TL (smaller bills are more convenient).
4. If a transfer is needed, arrange in advance where to get off (the driver usually advises).
5. Before your stop, ask to stop: "Stop, please" or in Turkish "İnecek var".

How to return

The same rules apply for the return: look for a dolmuş toward "Girne" on the main road/in the town center. For Karşıyaka, there is a separate fare link "Karşıyaka — Karaoğlanoğlu" — convenient if no direct dolmuş to Girne is available at that moment.

If returning late (after approximately 19:00–20:00), you can check transfer options in advance: KiwiTaxi or GetTransfer.

Useful tips

• Check the final stop: distant routes may not always go "all the way," so confirm with the driver.
• Allow time: on longer routes, waiting may take longer than on coastal routes.
• Evening: after 19:00–20:00, service may be infrequent; plan your return in advance.
• Payment: usually cash in TL only.

For navigation and communication on the road, a travel eSIM can be convenient: Drimsim (conditions and rates depend on the package).

If instead of dolmuş you consider renting a car for village trips, you can compare options with local rental companies: Localrent.

Glossary

• Dolmuş (dolmuş) — a shared minibus on a fixed corridor route, which may stop on passenger request.
• Transfer — changing dolmuş at an intermediate point if there is no direct service to your final destination.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can the entire route Girne — Karşıyaka — Geçitköy — Çamlıbel — Maviköşk be covered by one dolmuş?
  Usually not: these are different routes. It is more practical to travel in stages and transfer if necessary.
• How much does it cost to travel from Girne to Karşıyaka?
  According to the dolmuş price list: 150 TL on the route "Girne — Karşıyaka".
• How much does it cost to travel from Girne to Geçitköy?
  According to the price list: 180 TL on the route "Girne — Geçitköy (Woodland)".
• How much does it cost to travel from Girne to Çamlıbel?
  According to the price list: 200 TL on the route "Girne — Tepebaşı — Çamlıbel".
• How much does it cost to travel from Girne to Maviköşk?
  According to the price list: 240 TL on the route "Girne — Maviköşk".