There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Thika by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from JKIA - Passenger Boarding to Tusker/Ronald Ngalabus 34J
- Take the bus from Town Terminal to Ngoingwabus 237
2h 23m$2–3Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from JKIA - Passenger Boarding to Total Jogoo Road/Mogasbus 34J
- Take the train from Makadara/Mwisho to Thikatrain
3h 21m$1–5Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Nairobi-NBO to Thika48.5 km
55 minDrive 48.5 km
- Drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Thikacar 48.5 km
55 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Thikataxi 48.5 km
55 min$90–120
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Thika is to bus which costs $1 - $3 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Thika is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Thika. However, there are services departing from JKIA - Passenger Boarding and arriving at Ngoingwa via Town Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Thika is 65 km. The road distance is 48.5 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Thika without a car is to bus which takes 2h 23m and costs $1 - $3.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Thika, including transfers.
Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Thika bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from JKIA - Passenger Boarding station.
Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Thika bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Tusker/Ronald Ngala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Thika is 49 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Thika.
There are 374+ hotels available in Thika.
What companies run services between Nairobi Airport (NBO), Kenya and Thika, Kenya?
You can take a bus from JKIA - Passenger Boarding to Ngoingwa via Tusker/Ronald Ngala and Town Terminal in around 2h 23m.
- 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 JKIA - Passenger Boarding to Tusker/Ronald Ngala
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
Bus from JKIA - Passenger Boarding to Total Jogoo Road/Mogas
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Nairobi-NBO to Thika
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $90–120
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Thika. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.