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How to get fromGilgil to Thikaby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Gilgil to Thika by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, Matatu, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Gilgil to Naivashataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Town Terminal to Ngoingwabus bus 237
    3h 52m
    $93–118

  2. Drive 140 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gilgil to Thikacar car 140 km
    2h 16m
    $17–24

  3. Taxi, Matatu, bus via Tuskys

    1. Take the taxi from Gilgil to Naivashataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Town Terminal to Tuskysbus bus 237
    3h 55m
    $93–118

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 176.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Gilgil, Kericho, Kenya and Thika, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Gilgil to Thika. However, you can take the taxi to Naivasha, take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Town Terminal, then take the bus to Ngoingwa. Alternatively, you can drive from Gilgil to Thika in around 2h 16m.

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