Paphos is the western end of the A6 motorway. There are no trains in Cyprus — the alternatives are buses, airport shuttles, taxis and a hire car. Remember that Cyprus drives on the left.
Routes at a glance
| From | By | Time | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paphos Airport (PFO) | Bus | 30–40 min | Local airport buses run to Kato Paphos and the town centre; check the current route numbers. |
| Paphos Airport (PFO) | Taxi | 20–30 min | Taxi rank outside arrivals; agree or check the fare before setting off. |
| Larnaca Airport (LCA) | Shuttle bus | About 2 h | Scheduled airport shuttles link Larnaca airport with Paphos; book ahead in summer. |
| Limassol | Intercity bus | About 1 h 15 min | Several departures a day along the motorway. |
| Limassol | Car | About 50 min | A6 motorway, about 70 km. |
| Nicosia | Intercity bus / car | 2 h 30 min / 1 h 45 min | Via Limassol on the A1 and A6. |
Times are typical and fares change — check current timetables and prices before you travel.
Getting around Paphos
Kato Paphos is walkable: the harbour, the Archaeological Park and Ayia Kyriaki are within a few minutes of each other along the seafront. Local buses link the harbour with Ktima, the Tombs of the Kings, Coral Bay and the hotel strip. Taxis are plentiful.
For the Akamas, the Avakas Gorge or the hill villages, a hire car gives you the most freedom; otherwise join a tour. Some Akamas tracks are rough dirt roads — check whether your rental agreement covers them.
Onward from Paphos
Buses run north to Polis and Latchi for the Akamas, and east to Limassol along the motorway. Aphrodite’s Rock is about 25 km east on the old coast road (B6). For the whole-island picture — airports, buses and driving — see Getting to Cyprus.
