No, it is not possible to drive from Cyprus to UK as there is a sea between them and no roads connecting the two countries.
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No, it is not possible to drive from Cyprus to UK as there is a sea between them and no roads connecting the two countries. The distance between them is approximately 4,256 km.
Interestingly, there have been many attempts to bridge the gap between them, most notably in the 1990s when an ambitious project was proposed to build a bridge linking Cyprus to Turkey, which in turn would be connected to mainland Europe via an underwater rail tunnel. However, the project was never realized due to political and financial issues.
Driving from Cyprus to the UK would be a massive journey, encompassing many countries and terrains. A possible route would be to start from Cyprus and drive to the mainland of Europe via Turkey and then continue through Greece, Italy, France, and Spain before finally crossing the English Channel to reach the UK.
However, as travel author Bill Bryson once famously said, “The world is full of places that are not on any atlas,” and sometimes it’s the journey itself, not the destination, that makes the experience worthwhile.
Table:
| Country | Distance from Cyprus (km) |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 247 |
| Greece | 1,189 |
| Italy | 2,181 |
| France | 3,287 |
| Spain | 3,682 |
| UK | 4,256 |
Video answer to “Can you drive from Cyprus to UK?”
This video discusses driving in Cyprus, which follows the left-hand side of the road like England, Australia, Malaysia, Japan, and India. Renting a car requires an international driving license which is relatively easy to obtain. European licenses are applicable, but non-European countries’ drivers must have an international driving license. The speed limit on highways and motorways is 100 km/h, with penalties enforced for a 25 km/h over-speed. Although gas prices in Cyprus are low, drivers must not partake in eating or drinking while driving or drive under the influence of alcohol.