There are 4 ways to get from Makongeni to Thika by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Makongeni to Thika is to bus which costs $1 - $3 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Makongeni to Thika is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Makongeni to Thika. However, there are services departing from Church Army and arriving at Ngoingwa via Town Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Makongeni to Thika. However, there are services departing from Makadara/Mwisho and arriving at Thika via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Makongeni and Thika is 47 km. The road distance is 45.3 km.
The best way to get from Makongeni to Thika without a car is to bus which takes 1h 46m and costs $1 - $3.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Makongeni to Thika, including transfers.
Makongeni to Thika bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from Town Terminal station.
Makongeni to Thika train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Makadara/Mwisho station.
The best way to get from Makongeni to Thika is to bus which takes 1h 46m and costs $1 - $3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Makongeni, Baringo, Kenya and Thika, Kenya?
Nairobi Matatu operates a bus from Town Terminal to Ngoingwa every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, Kenya Railways operates a train from Makadara/Mwisho to Thika twice a week. Tickets cost $1–4 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- 0709 907 555
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Makadara/Mwisho to Thika
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $1–2
- First Class
- $2–4
- Website
- 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
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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More Questions & Answers
Makongeni to Thika bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Ngoingwa station.
Makongeni to Thika train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Thika station.
Yes, the driving distance between Makongeni to Thika is 45 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Makongeni to Thika.
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