There are 4 ways to get from Gikomba to Thika by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gikomba to Thika is to bus which costs $1 - $2 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Gikomba to Thika is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $5 - $8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Town Terminal and arriving at Tuskys. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nairobi and arriving at Thika. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Gikomba and Thika is 44 km. The road distance is 43.5 km.
The best way to get from Gikomba to Thika without a car is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs $1 - $2.
The bus from Town Terminal to Tuskys takes 1h 35m including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Gikomba to Thika bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from Town Terminal station.
Gikomba to Thika train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Nairobi station.
The best way to get from Gikomba to Thika is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs $1 - $2. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $4 and takes 2h 2m.
What companies run services between Gikomba, Baringo, Kenya and Thika, Kenya?
Nairobi Matatu operates a bus from Town Terminal to Tuskys every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Kenya Railways operates a train from Nairobi to Thika twice a week. Tickets cost $1–4 and the journey takes 2h 2m.
- Phone
- 0709 907 555
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Nairobi to Thika
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $1–2
- First Class
- $2–4
- Website
- digitalmatatus.com
Bus from Town Terminal to Tuskys
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- digitalmatatus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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More Questions & Answers
Gikomba to Thika bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Tuskys station.
Gikomba to Thika train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Thika station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gikomba to Thika is 44 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Gikomba to Thika.
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