There are 2 ways to get from Thika to Gilgil by bus, taxi, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thika to Gilgil is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Thika to Gilgil is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $16 - $24.
The distance between Thika and Gilgil is 180 km. The road distance is 139.5 km.
The best way to get from Thika to Gilgil without a car is to bus and Matatu and taxi which takes 4h 20m and costs $90 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Thika to Gilgil, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Thika to Gilgil is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Thika to Gilgil.
There are 37+ hotels available in Gilgil.
What companies run services between Thika, Kenya and Gilgil, Kericho, Kenya?
There is no direct connection from Thika to Gilgil. However, you can take the bus to Town Terminal, walk to Nairobi, take the bus to Naivasha, then take the taxi to Gilgil. Alternatively, you can drive from Thika to Gilgil in around 2h 15m.
- Website
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Tuskys to Town Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Nairobi to Naivasha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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