There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Makuyu by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Ngara to Thika Townbus 237
- Take the taxi from Thika Town to Makuyutaxi
2h 2m$51–61Drive 63.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Nairobi to Makuyucar 63.3 km
59 min$8–11Train
- Take the train from Nairobi to Thikatrain
2h 31m$51–69Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nairobi to Makuyutaxi 63.3 km
59 min$120–150
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Makuyu is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Makuyu is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct train from Nairobi to Makuyu. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Thika via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Nairobi and Makuyu is 68 km. The road distance is 63.3 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Makuyu without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 2m and costs $50 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Nairobi to Makuyu, including transfers.
Nairobi to Makuyu train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Nairobi station.
Nairobi to Makuyu train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Thika station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Makuyu is 63 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Nairobi to Makuyu.
There are 107+ hotels available in Makuyu.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Makuyu, Kenya?
Kenya Railways operates a train from Nairobi to Thika twice a week. Tickets cost $1–4 and the journey takes 2h 2m.
- Phone
- 0709 907 555
- [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 Thika Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $50–150
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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