There are 4 ways to get from Thika to Kariokor by bus, train, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Thika to Kariokor is to bus which costs $1 - $2 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Thika to Kariokor is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $4 - $7.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tuskys and arriving at Guru Nanak. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.
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 Kariokor is 42 km. The road distance is 41.7 km.
The best way to get from Thika to Kariokor without a car is to bus which takes 1h 29m and costs $1 - $2.
The bus from Tuskys to Guru Nanak takes 1h 29m including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Thika to Kariokor bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from Tuskys station.
Thika to Kariokor train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Thika station.
The best way to get from Thika to Kariokor is to bus which takes 1h 29m and costs $1 - $2. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $4 and takes 2h 3m.
What companies run services between Thika, Kenya and Kariokor, Baringo, Kenya?
Nairobi Matatu operates a bus from Tuskys to Guru Nanak every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, Kenya Railways operates a train from Thika to Nairobi twice a week. Tickets cost $1–4 and the journey takes 2h 3m.
- Phone
- +254709907000
- [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
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Tuskys to Guru Nanak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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Booking & Getting There
Thika to Kariokor bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Guru Nanak station.
Thika to Kariokor train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Nairobi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thika to Kariokor is 42 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Thika to Kariokor.
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