There are 4 ways to get from Karatina University to Joska by train, taxi, car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Karatina to Thikatrain
- Take the taxi from Thika to Joskataxi
4h 10m$122–159Drive 136.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Karatina University to Joskacar 136.8 km
2h 3m$16–23Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Karatina University to Nanyuki (NYK)taxi
- Fly from Nanyuki (NYK) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane NYK - WIL
2h 43m$379–477Train
- Take the train from Karatina to Ruirutrain
5h 8m$59–81
Nanyuki (NYK) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karatina University to Joska is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Karatina University to Joska is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct train from Karatina University to Joska. However, there are services departing from Karatina and arriving at Ruiru via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Karatina University and Joska is 165 km. The road distance is 136.8 km.
The best way to get from Karatina University to Joska without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 10m and costs $120 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Karatina University to Joska, including transfers.
Karatina University to Joska train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Karatina station.
Karatina University to Joska train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Ruiru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karatina University to Joska is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Karatina University to Joska.
There are 361+ hotels available in Joska.
What companies run services between Karatina University, Kenya and Joska, Kenya?
Kenya Railways operates a train from Karatina to Ruiru twice a week. Tickets cost $2–9 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- airkenya.com
Flights from Nanyuki to Nairobi Wilson Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–430
- Website
- flysafarilink.com
Flights from Nanyuki to Nairobi Wilson Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Phone
- 0709 907 555
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Karatina to Thika
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $1–3
- First Class
- $4–8
Train from Karatina to Ruiru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $2–4
- First Class
- $5–9
- First Class
- $7
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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