How to Get from Güzelyurt to Girne

From Güzelyurt to Girne in Northern Cyprus, the easiest way is to take the Cimen bus without transfers: the journey usually takes up to 1.5 hours, with departures at 07:00 (except weekends), 08:30, 10:30, 12:30, 14:30, 16:00, and 18:00. The standard ticket price is 250 TL. An alternative is the Akva bus with a transfer at the Gonyeli roundabout near Nicosia: this option runs more frequently (approximately every 30–40 minutes to the roundabout) but requires a connection. A taxi from Güzelyurt Bus Station to Girne is usually quoted from 2,200 TL, with the practical reference being around 2,500 TL.

Below is the schedule for the direct bus, the transfer option, car rental and taxi, as well as the points of departure and arrival.

• By bus without transfer (Cimen)
• By bus with transfer (via Gonyeli)
• By rental car
• By taxi
• Key route points
• Frequently Asked Questions

Güzelyurt and Girne in Northern Cyprus are connected by buses from two operators. One route goes directly, the other requires a transfer at Nicosia but runs more frequently.

Güzelyurt — Girne by bus without transfer

Buses of the Cimen company depart from Güzelyurt Bus Station. The route is direct and usually reaches the center of Girne within 1.5 hours after departure. The road passes through the mountains. The standard ticket price is 250 TL.

Güzelyurt — Girne bus schedule

Return buses depart from the Ramadan Roundabout in Girne.

How to take it

1. Arrive at Güzelyurt Bus Station.
2. Confirm with the driver or ticket office that the bus goes to Girne without transfers (Cimen).
3. Board the scheduled bus and get off in the center of Girne.

Güzelyurt — Girne by bus with transfer

Buses of the Akva company also depart from the same bus station. They go to the Gonyeli roundabout near Nicosia, where you need to transfer to the bus on the Nicosia — Girne route.

This option is chosen for its frequency: buses toward the Nicosia roundabout run noticeably more often, approximately every 30–40 minutes. When planning your trip, allow extra time for the transfer.

Güzelyurt — Girne by rental car

A rental car is usually faster than the bus and cheaper than a taxi, and also allows stops at interesting places along the way.

If you are arriving at the airport, you can book a car in advance on aggregators: Economybookings.com or GetRentACar. It may also be useful to consult a separate guide for car rental in Northern Cyprus on Cyprus-FAQ.

Güzelyurt — Girne by taxi

Taxis are usually available at Güzelyurt Bus Station. The fare to Girne generally starts from 2,200 TL, with around 2,500 TL being the practical reference.

If you need to book a car in advance, you can use the list of taxi companies in Northern Cyprus on Cyprus-FAQ or thematic chats in Telegram communities.

Key route points

• Güzelyurt Bus Station — departure point for Cimen and Akva buses.
• Gonyeli Roundabout near Nicosia — transfer point for the Nicosia option.
• Ramadan Roundabout in Girne — departure point for return buses from Girne.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take from Güzelyurt to Girne by direct bus?

Usually up to 1.5 hours from departure to arrival in the center of Girne.

What is the schedule for the direct Cimen bus?

07:00 (except weekends), 08:30, 10:30, 12:30, 14:30, 16:00, 18:00.

Where to transfer if traveling via Nicosia?

The transfer is at the Gonyeli roundabout near Nicosia: there you get off the Akva bus and board the Nicosia — Girne bus.

How often does the transfer option run?

Buses to the Gonyeli roundabout near Nicosia run approximately every 30–40 minutes, but total travel time depends on the wait for the connection on the Nicosia — Girne route.

How much does a taxi from Güzelyurt to Girne cost?

The fare generally starts from 2,200 TL, with around 2,500 TL being the practical reference.

Where to depart from Girne back to Güzelyurt by bus?

Return buses depart from the Ramadan Roundabout in Girne.