There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi JKIA to Thika by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from JKIA - Airport Town Stage to Tusker/Ronald Ngalabus 34J
- Take the bus from Town Terminal to Ngoingwabus 237
2h 22m$2–3Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from JKIA - Airport Town Stage to Total Jogoo Road/Mogasbus 34J
- Take the train from Makadara/Mwisho to Thikatrain
3h 20m$1–5Drive 48.4 km
- Drive from Nairobi JKIA to Thikacar 48.4 km
55 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nairobi JKIA to Thikataxi 48.4 km
55 min$90–120
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi JKIA to Thika is to bus which costs $1 - $3 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi JKIA to Thika is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi JKIA to Thika. However, there are services departing from JKIA - Airport Town Stage and arriving at Ngoingwa via Town Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Nairobi JKIA and Thika is 64 km. The road distance is 48.4 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi JKIA to Thika without a car is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs $1 - $3.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Nairobi JKIA to Thika, including transfers.
Nairobi JKIA to Thika bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from JKIA - Airport Town Stage station.
Nairobi JKIA to Thika bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Tusker/Ronald Ngala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi JKIA to Thika is 48 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Nairobi JKIA to Thika.
There are 362+ hotels available in Thika.
What companies run services between Nairobi JKIA, Kenya and Thika, Kenya?
You can take a bus from JKIA - Airport Town Stage to Ngoingwa via Tusker/Ronald Ngala and Town Terminal in around 2h 22m.
- Phone
- +254709907000
- [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 - Airport Town Stage to Tusker/Ronald Ngala
- Ave. Duration
- 45 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 - Airport Town Stage to Total Jogoo Road/Mogas
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $90–120
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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