There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi to Kahawa by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nairobi to Kahawatrain
55 min$1–2Line 116 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Koja to Ruaka Junctionbus 116 / ...
- Take the bus from Ruaka Stage to Kahawa Railways Roundaboutbus 107D
1h 13m$1–2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nairobi to Kahawataxi 16.3 km
16 min$30–40Drive 16.3 km
- Drive from Nairobi to Kahawacar 16.3 km
16 min$2–3Line 107 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Odeon to Ruaka Stage/Tuskysbus 107 / ...
- Take the bus from Ruaka Stage to Kahawa Railways Roundaboutbus 107D
1h 14m$1–2
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Kahawa is to train which costs $1 - $2 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Kahawa is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi to Kahawa. However, there are services departing from Koja and arriving at Kahawa Railways Roundabout via Ruaka Stage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nairobi and arriving at Kahawa. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Nairobi and Kahawa is 24 km. The road distance is 16.3 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Kahawa without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs $1 - $2.
The train from Nairobi to Kahawa takes 55 min including transfers and departs twice a week.
Nairobi to Kahawa bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from Koja station.
Nairobi to Kahawa train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Nairobi station.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Kahawa is to train which takes 55 min and costs $1 - $2. Alternatively, you can line 116 bus and bus, which costs $1 - $2 and takes 1h 13m.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Kahawa, Baringo, Kenya?
Kenya Railways operates a train from Nairobi to Kahawa twice a week. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Koja to Kahawa Railways Roundabout via Ruaka Stage in around 1h 13m.
- Phone
- 0709 907 555
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Nairobi to Kahawa
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $1
- First Class
- $1–2
- Website
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Koja to Ruaka Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Ruaka Stage to Kahawa Railways Roundabout
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Odeon to Ruaka Stage/Tuskys
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Ruaka Stage to Kahawa Railways Roundabout
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
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- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nairobi to Kahawa bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Ruaka Junction station.
Nairobi to Kahawa train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Kahawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Kahawa is 16 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Nairobi to Kahawa.
There are 11354+ hotels available in Kahawa.