How to get fromMaua to Thikaby car, train, plane, or bus

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

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Drive, train
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1. Drive from Maua to Nanyukicar
2. Take the train from Nanyuki to Thikatrain
8h 13m
$15–32
Drive 230.5 km
1. Drive from Maua to Thikacar 230.5 km
3h 44m
$27–39
Fly Mulika Lodge Airport to Nairobi Wilson Airport, line 237 bus
1. Fly from Mulika Lodge Airport (JJM) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane JJM - WIL
2. Take the bus from Safari Park to Ngoingwabus
5h 54m
$316–688
Drive to Nanyuki, fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport, line 237 bus
1. Drive from Maua to Nanyuki (NYK)car
2. Fly from Nanyuki (NYK) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane NYK - WIL
3. Take the bus from Safari Park to Ngoingwabus
6h 7m
$285–342
Fly Mulika Lodge Airport to Nanyuki, train
1. Fly from Mulika Lodge Airport (JJM) to Nanyuki (NYK)plane JJM - NYK
2. Take the train from Naro Moru to Thikatrain
7h 54m
$335–553
Drive to Samburu, fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport
1. Drive from Maua to Samburu (UAS)car
2. Fly from Samburu (UAS) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane UAS - WIL
6h 55m
$181–375

Mulika Lodge Airport (JJM) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) flights

14Weekly Planes

2h 45mAverage Duration

$195Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 295.3 km
Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Maua, Kenya and Thika, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Maua to Thika. However, you can drive to Nanyuki then take the train to Thika. Alternatively, you can drive from Maua to Thika in around 3h 44m.

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Thika(opens in a new window), Kenya(opens in a new window)

Thika is an industrial town and commerce hub in Kiambu County, Kenya, lying on the A2 road 42 km, northeast of Nairobi, near the confluence of the Thika and Chania Rivers. Although Thika town is administratively in Kiambu County, the greater Thika area comprising residential areas such as Bendor estate, Maporomoko, Thika Greens, Thika Golden Pearl, Bahati Ridge, and Thika Sports Club, among others, are within Murang'a County. Thika has a population of 279,429 (as of the 2019 National Census) which is growing rapidly, as is the entire greater Nairobi area. Its elevation is approximately 1631 m.

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