There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Thika by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Thika is to bus which costs $1 - $2 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Thika is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $5 - $8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ngara and arriving at Ngoingwa. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
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 Thika is 40 km. The road distance is 43.8 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Thika without a car is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs $1 - $2.
The bus from Ngara to Ngoingwa takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Nairobi to Thika bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from Ngara station.
Nairobi to Thika train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Nairobi station.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Thika is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs $1 - $2. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $4 and takes 2h 2m.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Thika, 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
- 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 Ngoingwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nairobi to Thika bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Ngoingwa station.
Nairobi to Thika train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Thika station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Thika is 44 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Nairobi to Thika.
There are 384+ hotels available in Thika.