There are 4 ways to get from Athi River to Nairobi by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Starsheik Academy to Agipbus 110Ath
1h 12m$1–2Train
- Take the train from Athi River to Nairobitrain Inter-county
- Take the train from Nairobi Terminus to Nairobi Central Stntrain
1h 46m$1–3Drive 30.1 km
- Drive from Athi River to Nairobicar 30.1 km
24 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Athi River to Nairobitaxi 30.1 km
24 min$55–75
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athi River to Nairobi is to bus which costs $1 - $2 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Athi River to Nairobi is to drive which takes 24 min and costs $4 - $7.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Starsheik Academy and arriving at Agip. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Athi River to Nairobi. However, there are services departing from Athi River and arriving at Nairobi Central Stn via Nairobi Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Athi River and Nairobi is 58 km. The road distance is 30.1 km.
The best way to get from Athi River to Nairobi without a car is to bus which takes 1h 12m and costs $1 - $2.
The bus from Starsheik Academy to Agip takes 1h 12m including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Athi River to Nairobi bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from Starsheik Academy station.
Athi River to Nairobi train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Athi River station.
The best way to get from Athi River to Nairobi is to bus which takes 1h 12m and costs $1 - $2. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $4 and takes 1h 46m.
What companies run services between Athi River, Kenya and Nairobi, Kenya?
Nairobi Matatu operates a bus from Starsheik Academy to Agip every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athi River to Nairobi Central Stn via Nairobi Terminus in around 1h 46m.
- Phone
- +254709907000
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Athi River to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- metickets.krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $1
- First Class
- $1–2
Train from Nairobi Terminus to Nairobi Central Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $1
- First Class
- $1–2
- Website
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Starsheik Academy to Agip
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- $55–75
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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Booking & Getting There
Athi River to Nairobi bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Agip station.
Athi River to Nairobi train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Nairobi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athi River to Nairobi is 30 km. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Athi River to Nairobi.
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