There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi to Kenol by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ngara to Ngoingwabus 237
1h 41m$29–36Drive 54.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Nairobi to Kenolcar 54.3 km
47 min$7–9Train
- Take the train from Nairobi to Thikatrain
2h 19m$36–49Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nairobi to Kenoltaxi 54.3 km
47 min$100–130Bus via Thika Town
- Take the bus from Ngara to Thika Townbus 237
1h 50m$31–41
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Kenol is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Kenol is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi to Kenol. However, there are services departing from Ngara and arriving at Ngoingwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Nairobi to Kenol. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Thika via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Nairobi and Kenol is 54 km. The road distance is 54.3 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Kenol without a car is to bus which takes 1h 41m and costs $28 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Nairobi to Kenol, including transfers.
Nairobi to Kenol bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from Ngara station.
Nairobi to Kenol train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Nairobi station.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Kenol is to bus which takes 1h 41m and costs $28 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $50 and takes 2h 19m.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Kenol, Kenya?
Nairobi Matatu operates a bus from Ngara to Ngoingwa every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Kenya Railways operates a train from Nairobi to Thika twice a week. Tickets cost $1–4 and the journey takes 2h 2m.
- Phone
- +254709907000
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Nairobi to Thika
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- 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 Ngara to Ngoingwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Ngara to Thika Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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Booking & Getting There
Nairobi to Kenol bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Ngoingwa station.
Nairobi to Kenol train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Thika station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Kenol is 54 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Nairobi to Kenol.
There are 113+ hotels available in Kenol.