There are 5 ways to get from Thika to Gikomba Market by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Ngara Stage
best- Take the bus from Tuskys to Ngara Stagebus 237
1h 44m$2Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thika to Nairobitrain
2h 27m$1–4Drive 42.8 km
- Drive from Thika to Gikomba Marketcar 42.8 km
37 min$5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thika to Gikomba Markettaxi 42.8 km
37 min$80–100Bus
- Take the bus from Tuskys to Town Terminalbus 237
1h 55m$1–2
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thika to Gikomba Market is to bus which costs $1 - $2 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Thika to Gikomba Market is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $4 - $8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tuskys and arriving at Town Terminal. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thika and arriving at Nairobi. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Thika and Gikomba Market is 46 km. The road distance is 42.8 km.
The best way to get from Thika to Gikomba Market without a car is to bus via Ngara Stage which takes 1h 44m and costs $1 - $3.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Thika to Gikomba Market, including transfers.
Thika to Gikomba Market bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from Tuskys station.
Thika to Gikomba Market train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Thika station.
The best way to get from Thika to Gikomba Market is to bus via Ngara Stage which takes 1h 44m and costs $1 - $3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $4 and takes 2h 27m.
What companies run services between Thika, Kenya and Gikomba Market, Kenya?
Nairobi Matatu operates a bus from Tuskys to Ngara Stage every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, Kenya Railways operates a train from Thika to Nairobi twice a week. Tickets cost $1–4 and the journey takes 2h 3m.
- Phone
- 0709 907 555
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Thika to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $1–2
- First Class
- $2–4
- Website
- digitalmatatus.com
Bus from Tuskys to Ngara Stage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- digitalmatatus.com
Bus from Tuskys to Town Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- digitalmatatus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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More Questions & Answers
Thika to Gikomba Market bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Ngara Stage station.
Thika to Gikomba Market train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Nairobi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thika to Gikomba Market is 43 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Thika to Gikomba Market.
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