There are 4 ways to get from Thika to Kariobangi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thika to Kariobangi is to line 237 bus which costs $1 - $3 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Thika to Kariobangi is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Thika to Kariobangi. However, there are services departing from Tuskys and arriving at Total via Allsops. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Thika to Kariobangi. However, there are services departing from Thika and arriving at Makadara/Mwisho via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Thika and Kariobangi is 42 km. The road distance is 36.8 km.
The best way to get from Thika to Kariobangi without a car is to line 237 bus which takes 1h 34m and costs $1 - $3.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Thika to Kariobangi, including transfers.
Thika to Kariobangi bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from Tuskys station.
Thika to Kariobangi train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Thika station.
The best way to get from Thika to Kariobangi is to line 237 bus which takes 1h 34m and costs $1 - $3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 - $5 and takes 2h 18m.
What companies run services between Thika, Kenya and Kariobangi, Kenya?
Nairobi Matatu operates a bus from Tuskys to Allsops every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, Kenya Railways operates a train from Thika to Makadara/Mwisho twice a week. Tickets cost $1–4 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- 0709 907 555
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Thika to Makadara/Mwisho
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- 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 Allsops
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- digitalmatatus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
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More Questions & Answers
Thika to Kariobangi bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Allsops station.
Thika to Kariobangi train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Makadara/Mwisho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thika to Kariobangi is 37 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Thika to Kariobangi.
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