There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Thaara by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Ngara to Thika Townbus 237
- Take the taxi from Thika Town to Thaarataxi
2h 17m$81–101Drive 79.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Nairobi to Thaaracar 79.7 km
1h 14m$13–18Train
- Take the train from Nairobi to Maraguatrain
3h 40m$30–42Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nairobi to Thaarataxi 79.7 km
1h 14m$150–180
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Thaara is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Thaara is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct train from Nairobi to Thaara. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Maragua via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Nairobi and Thaara is 85 km. The road distance is 79.7 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Thaara without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 17m and costs $80 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Nairobi to Thaara, including transfers.
Nairobi to Thaara train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Nairobi station.
Nairobi to Thaara train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Maragua station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Thaara is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Nairobi to Thaara.
There are 37+ hotels available in Thaara.
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.
- Phone
- +254709907000
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Nairobi to Maragua
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $1–3
- First Class
- $4–8
- 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
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- $80–180
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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