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How to get fromThika to Diani Beachby bus, plane, train, taxi, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Thika to Diani Beach by bus, plane, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus to Nairobi, fly to Ukunda

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tuskys to Kojabus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Ukunda (UKA)plane plane NBO - UKA
    4h 48m
    $92–183

  2. Drive 548.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Thika to Diani Beachcar car 548.2 km
    6h 26m
    $64–92

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Thika to Makadara/Mwishotrain train
    2. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    10h 11m
    $82–195

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tuskys to Town Terminalbus bus 237
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    11h 46m
    $100–123

  5. Line 237 bus to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly to Ukunda

    1. Take the bus from Tuskys to Safari Parkbus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Ukunda (UKA)plane plane WIL - UKA
    4h 45m
    $171–291

  6. Bus to Nairobi, fly to Mombasa, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tuskys to Kojabus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane NBO - MBA
    3. Take the taxi from Mombasa (MBA) to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    5h 21m
    $172–553

  7. Line 237 bus to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly to Mombasa, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tuskys to Safari Parkbus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane WIL - MBA
    3. Take the taxi from Mombasa (MBA) to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    5h 23m
    $261–831

  8. Bus, taxi via Mombasa

    1. Take the bus from Tuskys to Town Terminalbus bus 237
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    11h 52m
    $112–166

  9. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Thika to Mombasabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    14h 22m
    $101–123

Nairobi (NBO) to Ukunda (UKA) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 524.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Thika, Kenya and Diani Beach, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Thika to Diani Beach. However, you can take the bus to Koja, walk to Kencom/Ambassadeur, take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, then fly to Ukunda (UKA). Alternatively, you can take the train to Makadara/Mwisho, take the train to Nairobi Terminus, take the train to Mombasa, then take the taxi to Diani Beach.

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