Public Transportation in Northern Cyprus

As of January 2026: public transport in Northern Cyprus consists of city buses, intercity buses, and minibuses (dolmuş). City routes are mainly available in Nicosia, Kyrenia, and Famagusta. Payment is usually made in cash, but recently, card terminals have been installed on buses: on city buses — to the driver, on intercity buses — at the ticket office at the bus station or to the inspector along the way. Price reference: around 20 TL within the city, between cities — usually from 150 TL on long routes. After 19:00–20:00, using public transport is usually difficult.

• City Buses
• Intercity Buses
• Minibuses
• Frequently Asked Questions

Public transport in Northern Cyprus exists but is rather unique and is mostly represented by buses and minibuses.

City Buses in Northern Cyprus

The bus fleet is not new, and the vehicles are often closer in size to minibuses, except for city buses in Nicosia.

Classic city routes are mainly found in three cities of Northern Cyprus:

• Nicosia
• Kyrenia
• Famagusta

City routes usually connect central areas and various parts of the city, as well as universities. Additionally, intercity buses or minibuses can be used to travel within the city along their routes.

Intercity Buses in Northern Cyprus

On intercity routes, you can find both old Japanese buses with limited capacity and minibuses like the Mercedes Sprinter. Occasionally, larger buses operate on the same route.

These routes connect major cities and can sometimes deviate from the route upon request, visiting small villages.

Main Routes in Northern Cyprus

• Nicosia — Kyrenia
• Nicosia — Güzelyurt
• Nicosia — Lefke
• Nicosia — İskele
• Kyrenia — Famagusta
• Famagusta — Nicosia
• Famagusta — İskele
• Kyrenia — Güzelyurt

Minibuses in Northern Cyprus

Minibuses are usually called dolmuş. Their schedules are approximate: on the most popular routes east and west of Kyrenia, vehicles run fairly frequently — roughly every 20–30 minutes.

Main Routes

• Famagusta — İskele
• Kyrenia — Çatalköy
• Kyrenia — Alsancak — Lapta
• Kyrenia — Karşıyaka, Geçitköy, Çamlıbel, Mavi Köşk
• Kyrenia — Famagusta

Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Cyprus Buses

How to Pay for the Ride

On city buses, payment is usually made to the driver. On intercity routes, tickets are purchased at the ticket office if departing from the terminal. If boarding along the way, payment is usually made to the inspector during the check. If boarding on the highway, payment is most often made to the driver when exiting. Contactless payment by bank card is also possible, and using the app Adakart, you can buy a ticket in advance and scan the QR code when boarding.

Until What Time Do Buses Run in Northern Cyprus

Frequency depends on the route and is not always strictly followed. As a rule, after 19:00–20:00, public transport runs infrequently, so late travel is better planned by taxi or private car.

Fare Prices

Prices change due to inflation and the Turkish lira exchange rate, so it’s best to check the current fares before traveling.

Glossary

Dolmuş — a minibus/taxi with a fixed route and approximate schedule.

TL — Turkish Lira, the main currency for transactions in Northern Cyprus.