There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi to Mount Kenya University by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ngara to Gatitubus 237
1h 58m$1–2Train
- Take the train from Nairobi to Thikatrain
2h 25m$1–4Drive 44.9 km
- Drive from Nairobi to Mount Kenya Universitycar 44.9 km
42 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nairobi to Mount Kenya Universitytaxi 44.9 km
42 min$85–110Bus via Tuskys
- Take the bus from Ngara to Tuskysbus 237
1h 59m$1–2
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Mount Kenya University is to bus which costs $1 - $2 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Mount Kenya University is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $5 - $8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ngara and arriving at Gatitu. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 32m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nairobi and arriving at Thika. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Nairobi and Mount Kenya University is 44 km. The road distance is 44.9 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Mount Kenya University without a car is to bus which takes 1h 58m and costs $1 - $2.
The bus from Ngara to Gatitu takes 1h 32m including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Nairobi to Mount Kenya University bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from Ngara station.
Nairobi to Mount Kenya University train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Nairobi station.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Mount Kenya University is to bus which takes 1h 58m and costs $1 - $2. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $4 and takes 2h 25m.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Mount Kenya University, Kenya?
Nairobi Matatu operates a bus from Ngara to Gatitu every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, 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
- digitalmatatus.com
Bus from Ngara to Gatitu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- digitalmatatus.com
Bus from Ngara to Tuskys
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- digitalmatatus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nairobi to Mount Kenya University bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Gatitu station.
Nairobi to Mount Kenya University train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Thika station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Mount Kenya University is 45 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Nairobi to Mount Kenya University.
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