There are 5 ways to get from Karen to Thika by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 24 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Karen/Shell to Ambassadeurbus 24
- Take the bus from Town Terminal to Ngoingwabus 237
2h 17m$2–3Line 111 bus, train
- Take the bus from Karen/Shell to Railwaysbus 111
- Take the train from Nairobi to Thikatrain
3h 43m$2–5Drive 58.5 km
- Drive from Karen to Thikacar 58.5 km
57 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karen to Thikataxi 58.5 km
57 min$110–140Bus
- Take the bus from St.Marys Karen Primary School to Ambassadeurbus 24C
- Take the bus from Town Terminal to Tuskysbus 237
2h 52m$2–3
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karen to Thika is to line 24 bus and bus which costs $1 - $3 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Karen to Thika is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Karen to Thika. However, there are services departing from Karen/Shell and arriving at Ngoingwa via Town Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Karen and Thika is 67 km. The road distance is 58.5 km.
The best way to get from Karen to Thika without a car is to line 24 bus and bus which takes 2h 17m and costs $1 - $3.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Karen to Thika, including transfers.
Karen to Thika bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from Karen/Shell station.
Karen to Thika bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Ambassadeur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karen to Thika is 58 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Karen to Thika.
There are 359+ hotels available in Thika.
What companies run services between Karen, Kenya and Thika, Kenya?
You can take a bus from Karen/Shell to Ngoingwa via Ambassadeur and Town Terminal in around 2h 17m.
- 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 Karen/Shell to Ambassadeur
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- digitalmatatus.com
Bus from Town Terminal to Ngoingwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- digitalmatatus.com
Bus from Karen/Shell to Railways
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- digitalmatatus.com
Bus from St.Marys Karen Primary School to Ambassadeur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- 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
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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