There are 4 ways to get from Ruiru to Nairobi Terminus by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 145 bus, line 110 bus
best- Take the bus from Ruiru to Tusker/Ronald Ngalabus 145
- Take the bus from Easy Coach/Uchumi to Nice N Lovelybus 110 / ...
2h 16m$2Train
- Take the train from Ruiru to Makadara/Mwishotrain
- Take the train from Makadara/Mwisho to Nairobi Terminustrain
2h 17m$2–3Drive 32.1 km
- Drive from Ruiru to Nairobi Terminuscar 32.1 km
30 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ruiru to Nairobi Terminustaxi 32.1 km
30 min$60–75
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ruiru to Nairobi Terminus is to line 145 bus and line 110 bus which costs $1 - $2 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Ruiru to Nairobi Terminus is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Ruiru to Nairobi Terminus. However, there are services departing from Ruiru and arriving at Nice N Lovely via Easy Coach/Uchumi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Ruiru to Nairobi Terminus. However, there are services departing from Ruiru and arriving at Nairobi Terminus via Makadara/Mwisho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Ruiru and Nairobi Terminus is 58 km. The road distance is 32.1 km.
The best way to get from Ruiru to Nairobi Terminus without a car is to line 145 bus and line 110 bus which takes 2h 16m and costs $1 - $2.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Ruiru to Nairobi Terminus, including transfers.
Ruiru to Nairobi Terminus bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from Ruiru station.
Ruiru to Nairobi Terminus train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Ruiru station.
The best way to get from Ruiru to Nairobi Terminus is to line 145 bus and line 110 bus which takes 2h 16m and costs $1 - $2. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $3 and takes 2h 17m.
What companies run services between Ruiru, Kenya and Nairobi Terminus, Kenya?
You can take a bus from Ruiru to Nairobi Terminus via Tusker/Ronald Ngala, Easy Coach/Uchumi, and Nice N Lovely in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ruiru to Nairobi Terminus via Makadara/Mwisho in around 2h 17m.
- Phone
- 0709 907 555
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Ruiru to Makadara/Mwisho
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $1
- First Class
- $1–2
Train from Makadara/Mwisho to Nairobi Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $1
- First Class
- $1
- Website
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Ruiru to Tusker/Ronald Ngala
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Easy Coach/Uchumi to Nice N Lovely
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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Booking & Getting There
Ruiru to Nairobi Terminus bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Tusker/Ronald Ngala station.
Ruiru to Nairobi Terminus train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Makadara/Mwisho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ruiru to Nairobi Terminus is 32 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Ruiru to Nairobi Terminus.
There are 11216+ hotels available in Nairobi Terminus.