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How to get fromNairobi to Thaaraby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Thaara by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ngara to Thika Townbus bus 237
    2. Take the taxi from Thika Town to Thaarataxi taxi
    2h 17m
    $81–101

  2. Drive 79.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nairobi to Thaaracar car 79.7 km
    1h 14m
    $10–14

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Nairobi to Maraguatrain train
    3h 40m
    $30–42

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nairobi to Thaarataxi taxi 79.7 km
    1h 14m
    $150–180

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 84.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Thaara, Kenya?

Kenya Railways operates a train from Nairobi to Maragua twice a week. Tickets cost $1–8 and the journey takes 3h 17m.

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