There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi (Station) to Ruiru by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi (Station) to Ruiru is to line 145 bus which costs $1 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi (Station) to Ruiru is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $45 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tusker/Ronald Ngala and arriving at Ruiru. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nairobi and arriving at Ruiru. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.
The distance between Nairobi (Station) and Ruiru is 30 km. The road distance is 23.5 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi (Station) to Ruiru without a car is to line 145 bus which takes 59 min and costs $1.
The line 145 bus from Tusker/Ronald Ngala to Ruiru takes 53 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Nairobi (Station) to Ruiru bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from Tusker/Ronald Ngala station.
Nairobi (Station) to Ruiru train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Nairobi station.
The best way to get from Nairobi (Station) to Ruiru is to line 145 bus which takes 59 min and costs $1. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $3 and takes 1h 17m.
What companies run services between Nairobi (Station), Kenya and Ruiru, Kenya?
Nairobi Matatu operates a bus from Tusker/Ronald Ngala to Ruiru every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, Kenya Railways operates a train from Nairobi to Ruiru twice a week. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 1h 13m.
- Phone
- 0709 907 555
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Nairobi to Ruiru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $1
- First Class
- $1–3
- Website
- digitalmatatus.com
Bus from Tusker/Ronald Ngala to Ruiru
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- digitalmatatus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nairobi (Station) to Ruiru bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Ruiru station.
Nairobi (Station) to Ruiru train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Ruiru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi (Station) to Ruiru is 24 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Nairobi (Station) to Ruiru.
There are 6691+ hotels available in Ruiru.