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Fixed-fare taxi to Kato PaphosorKapnos shuttle from Paphos to Nicosia?

The short answer

These do not go to the same place, so price is not the comparison. The Fixed-fare taxi to Kato Paphos reaches Kato Paphos harbour and its medieval fort, with the old town of Ktima on the hill above; the Kapnos shuttle from Paphos to Nicosia does not. Goes to Nicosia, the capital, on the far side of the island — not to Paphos.

The Fixed-fare taxi to Kato Paphos is quicker: 20 min against 1 h 45.

Fixed-fare taxi to Kato Paphos: Runs all night. Kapnos shuttle from Paphos to Nicosia: 01:30–23:30.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in EUR. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
TravelersFixed-fare taxi to Kato PaphosKapnos shuttle from Paphos to NicosiaDifference
1€20€20same
2€20€40€20
3€20€60€40
4€20€80€60
5€30€100€70
6€30€120€90
7€60€140€80
8€60€160€100

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
taxi · Licensed Paphos taxis (regulated fare)Fixed-fare taxi to Kato Paphos
From
The taxi area outside the arrivals hall
To
Kato Paphos, the harbour and the seafront hotels up to the Tombs of the Kings, door to door
Luggage
Included in the fixed fare.
Runs
All night
Journey
20 min

The fare changes at 20:30, not at midnight: EUR 25 for up to four from 20:30 to 06:00.

Chloraka to Kissonerga is EUR 25 by day and Coral Bay EUR 35, for up to four. For the old town of Ktima, agree the fare with the driver before you set off.

Fixed-fare taxi to Kato Paphos: price for every party size

Kapnos · Kapnos Airport ShuttleKapnos shuttle from Paphos to Nicosia
From
Kapnos staff by the tour operator desk in the arrivals hall, or bus parking number 23
To
Kapnos' Nicosia station on Kyrenias Avenue, Aglandjia, in about 1 hour 45 minutes; the old town is a taxi or city bus from there
Luggage
One 20 kg case and one carry-on up to 8 kg per ticket; extra bags are sold as add-ons.
Runs
01:30–23:30
Journey
105 min

The coach may stop at Choirokitia and change vehicles on the way.

Only three to five a day, at different times each weekday: check the day's departures before you fly.

The coach leaves on time whatever your flight does; a ticket for a missed departure is valid on the next one that day.

Kapnos shuttle from Paphos to Nicosia: price for every party size

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