There are 3 ways to get from Thika to Kirinyaga by train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Thika to Makadara/Mwishotrain
- Take the train from Nairobi to Nyahururutrain Nyahururu Safari
11h 56m$3–18Drive 179 km
- Drive from Thika to Nyahururucar 179 km
2h 43m$21–30Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tuskys to Town Terminalbus 237
- Take the train from Nairobi to Nyahururutrain Nyahururu Safari
11h 56m$4–16
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thika to Kirinyaga is to bus and train which costs $3 - $17 and takes 11h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Thika to Kirinyaga is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct train from Thika to Kirinyaga. However, there are services departing from Thika and arriving at Nyahururu via Makadara/Mwisho and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
The distance between Thika and Kirinyaga is 235 km. The road distance is 179 km.
The best way to get from Thika to Kirinyaga without a car is to train which takes 11h 56m and costs $3 - $18.
It takes approximately 11h 56m to get from Thika to Kirinyaga, including transfers.
Thika to Kirinyaga train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Thika station.
Thika to Kirinyaga train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Makadara/Mwisho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thika to Kirinyaga is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Thika to Kirinyaga.
There are 35+ hotels available in Kirinyaga.
What companies run services between Thika, Kenya and Kirinyaga, Kenya?
You can take a train from Thika to Nyahururu via Makadara/Mwisho and Nairobi in around 11h 56m.
- 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
Train from Nairobi to Nyahururu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- Schedules at
- metickets.krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $2–5
- First Class
- $7–13
- Ist Class
- $1–12
- Economy
- $1–5
Train from Nairobi to Nyahururu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- Schedules at
- metickets.krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $2–5
- First Class
- $7–13
- Ist Class
- $1–12
- Economy
- $1–5
- 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
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