The Troodos is best explored by car. Public transport is limited to a few buses a day to the main villages. Cyprus drives on the left; mountain roads are narrow with hairpin bends.
Routes at a glance
| From | By | Time | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limassol | Car | About 45 min–1 h | B8 road north to Platres and Troodos. |
| Paphos | Car | About 1 h 30 min | Via the B6 and the mountain roads, or via Limassol. |
| Nicosia | Car | About 1 h 15 min | Via the A9 and B9 to Kakopetria. |
| Larnaca Airport (LCA) | Car | About 1 h 30 min | Motorway to Limassol, then into the hills. |
| Limassol / Nicosia | Bus | 1–2 h | Limited regional buses to Platres or Kakopetria; check timetables carefully. |
| Larnaca / Limassol | Car | 35–45 min | To Lefkara, just off the A1 motorway. |
Times are typical and fares change — check current timetables and prices before you travel.
Driving in the mountains
Roads are paved and generally well maintained, but steep and twisting. Allow extra time, fill up before you climb, and watch for cyclists and fallen rocks after rain. In winter, check snow conditions before driving to Troodos Square.
Without a car
Join a day tour from Limassol, Paphos or Larnaca, or base yourself in Platres or Kakopetria and walk. More on transport in Getting to Cyprus.
