How to get from Famagusta to Nicosia and back — buses, price, and schedule

Famagusta and Nicosia are connected by one of the most convenient and regular bus routes in Northern Cyprus. This service is used daily by both locals and tourists. Two bus companies operate on this route, allowing passengers to choose the most convenient schedule and payment method.

• İtimat Buses
• GECE Buses
• Bus Schedule
• Ticket Prices and Payment Methods
• Parcel Delivery
• Useful Information

İtimat Buses

Regular trips between Famagusta and the capital of Northern Cyprus are operated by İtimat.

Departures are from the Famagusta office of the carrier, and arrivals are at the Nicosia (Lefkoşa) bus station. The return route uses the same locations.

The route operates daily and is considered one of the most stable and in-demand in the TRNC.

Bus Schedule

Hourly from 07:00 to 18:00 in both directions.

İtimat Contacts:

• Famagusta: 0392 366 66 66, +90 533 830 16 66
• Nicosia: 0392 227 16 17, +90 533 820 16 66

GECE Buses

The second company serving this route is GECE, offering more frequent trips on weekdays.

Departures are from the Famagusta office of the carrier, and arrivals are at the Nicosia (Lefkoşa) bus station. The return route uses the same locations.

Bus Schedule

• Monday – Friday: buses run every 30 minutes from 06:30 to 18:30.
• Saturday: buses run hourly from 08:30 to 18:30.
• Sunday: buses run hourly from 08:00 to 18:00.

GECE Phone: +90 548 845 33 33

Ticket Prices and Payment Methods

İtimat:

• ADA Card or Mobile App (QR code): 180 TL
• Contactless bank card payment: 200 TL

GECE:

• Payment only via Adakart: 200 TL

Using the Adakart app, you can purchase tickets in advance and scan the QR code when boarding.

• Adakart on Google Play
• Adakart on App Store

Parcel Delivery between Famagusta and Nicosia

The company İtimat also provides parcel delivery service between the cities.

Delivery costs are determined at the office and depend on the size and weight of the parcel.

Delivery vehicles depart every hour from 07:00 to 17:00.

Parcels must be securely sealed before handing them over to the carrier.

Useful Information

• GECE is more convenient if you need a higher frequency of buses on weekdays.
• İtimat offers more payment options, including bank card payments.
• During peak hours (morning and after 16:00) buses may be crowded.
• Buses are the best way to reach central Nicosia without renting a car.
• Important: QR tickets purchased in cash at İtimat offices are valid only on the day of purchase.

Thanks to the competition between the two carriers, the Famagusta — Nicosia route remains one of the most convenient, flexible, and reliable in Northern Cyprus.