There are 4 ways to get from Kiambu to Thika by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus, line 237 bus
best- Take the bus from Bypass Stage Kiambu to Ruirubus 107D
- Take the bus from Ruiru Fly Over to Ngoingwabus 237
1h 39m$16–19Line 100 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kwa DO/Kiambu-Limuru Junction to Otcbus 100 / ...
- Take the bus from Town Terminal to Ngoingwabus 237
2h 23m$2–3Drive 36.1 km
- Drive from Kiambu to Thikacar 36.1 km
33 min$5–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kiambu to Thikataxi 36.1 km
33 min$70–85
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kiambu to Thika is to line 100 bus and bus which costs $1 - $3 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kiambu to Thika is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Kiambu to Thika. However, there are services departing from Bypass Stage Kiambu and arriving at Ngoingwa via Ruiru Fly Over. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Kiambu and Thika is 44 km. The road distance is 36.1 km.
The best way to get from Kiambu to Thika without a car is to bus and line 237 bus which takes 1h 39m and costs $16 - $19.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Kiambu to Thika, including transfers.
Kiambu to Thika bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from Bypass Stage Kiambu station.
Kiambu to Thika bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Ruiru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kiambu to Thika is 36 km. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Kiambu to Thika.
There are 344+ hotels available in Thika.
What companies run services between Kiambu, Kenya and Thika, Kenya?
You can take a vehicle from Kiambu to Ngoingwa via Bypass Stage Kiambu, Ruiru, and Ruiru Fly Over in around 1h 39m.
- Website
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Bypass Stage Kiambu to Ruiru
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Ruiru Fly Over to Ngoingwa
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Kwa DO/Kiambu-Limuru Junction to Otc
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Town Terminal to Ngoingwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
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- Website
- broadafrica.com
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