How to get from Lefke to Nicosia
From Lefke to Nicosia (Lefkosia) in Northern Cyprus, you can travel by bus either directly or with a transfer in Güzelyurt. There are usually two direct departures per day: at 6:30 and 12:30. With a transfer, there are more options: buses from Güzelyurt to Nicosia run approximately every 30 minutes from 6:00 to 18:00 (the last departure to the capital).
Below is a practical route scheme, showing where to buy tickets and how to return.
- Route options
- Direct bus Lefke → Nicosia
- Via Güzelyurt: more frequent and flexible
- How to return
- Bus stations
- How to do it
- Frequently asked questions
Route options
| Option | Departure time | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Direct bus Lefke → Nicosia | 6:30; 12:30 | Rare: only 2 departures per day |
| Via transfer in Güzelyurt | Every ~30 minutes, 6:00–18:00 | More departures; the last bus to Nicosia is around 18:00 |
Direct bus Lefke → Nicosia
There are usually two direct departures per day: at 6:30 and at 12:30. If you miss these departures, it is more convenient to travel via Güzelyurt.
Via Güzelyurt: more frequent and flexible
With a transfer in Güzelyurt, there are more options: buses to Nicosia run every half hour approximately from 6:00 to 18:00 (the last departure to the capital).
Before boarding, you usually need to buy a ticket at the ticket office (in Lefke — the office is located near the street café), then wait for the next bus.
Schedule of the carrier
How to return
The return schedule from Nicosia is usually similar. Look for the bus at the Nicosia Bus Station; tickets are purchased at the office under the sign Akva.
Bus stations
- Lefke Bus Station: Lefke bus station
- Nicosia Bus Station: Nicosia Bus Station
How to do it
- Check if you can catch a direct departure (6:30 or 12:30). If not — plan a transfer in Güzelyurt.
- Go to the Lefke Bus Station and buy a ticket at the office (landmark — the office near the street café).
- Wait for the bus and travel to Güzelyurt or directly to Nicosia, depending on the route.
- If traveling with a transfer: in Güzelyurt, board a bus to Nicosia, which usually departs every ~30 minutes until 18:00.
- On the return trip, buy tickets at the Nicosia Bus Station at the office under the Akva sign.
Frequently asked questions
How many direct buses run from Lefke to Nicosia?
Usually two per day: at 6:30 and 12:30.
Until what time can I travel to Nicosia via Güzelyurt?
Reference — until 18:00 (last departure to the capital).
Where to buy tickets in Nicosia?
At the Nicosia Bus Station, at the office under the Akva sign.
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