What is the cheapest way to get from Kampala to Thika?

The cheapest way to get from Kampala to Thika is to bus via Kampala which costs $20 - $35 and takes 16h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kampala to Thika?

The fastest way to get from Kampala to Thika is to drive which takes 9h 26m and costs $95 - $140.

Is there a direct bus between Kampala and Thika?

No, there is no direct bus from Kampala to Thika. However, there are services departing from Kampala and arriving at Ngoingwa via Town Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.

How far is it from Kampala to Thika?

The distance between Kampala and Thika is 627 km. The road distance is 641 km.

How do I travel from Kampala to Thika without a car?

The best way to get from Kampala to Thika without a car is to bus which takes 12h 54m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kampala to Thika?

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Kampala to Thika, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kampala to Thika bus from?

Kampala to Thika bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Kampala station.

Bus or fly from Kampala to Thika?

The best way to get from Kampala to Thika is to bus which takes 12h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $360 - $550 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Kampala to Thika bus arrive?

Kampala to Thika bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Nairobi station.

Can I drive from Kampala to Thika?

Yes, the driving distance between Kampala to Thika is 641 km. It takes approximately 9h 26m to drive from Kampala to Thika.

Where can I stay near Thika?

There are 351+ hotels available in Thika.

Kampala to Thika - 6 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kampala to Thika by bus, plane, or car

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Bus, fly to Nairobi
best
1. Take the bus from Gapco - Post Office to Entebbe Townbus
2. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Nairobi (NBO)plane EBB - NBO
3. Take the bus from Town Terminal to Ngoingwabus
6h 55m
Bus via Kampala
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Town Terminal to Tuskysbus 237
16h 40m
$20–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Town Terminal to Ngoingwabus 237
12h 54m
Drive 641 km
1. Drive from Kampala to Thikacar 641 km
9h 26m
$96–139
Fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport
1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane EBB - WIL
11h 20m
$361–511
Bus via Tuskys
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Town Terminal to Tuskysbus 237
14h 40m
$24–33

Entebbe (EBB) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

67Weekly Planes

1h 17mAverage Duration

$181Cheapest Price

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Distance: 626.6 km
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Kampala, Uganda and Thika, Kenya?

You can take a bus from Kampala to Ngoingwa via Nairobi and Town Terminal in around 12h 54m. Alternatively, Safarilink, FlexFlight ApS, and four other airlines fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) 5 times a day.

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