There are 5 ways to get from Thika to Nairobi Airport (NBO) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Thika to Makadara/Mwishotrain
- Take the bus from Mogas to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus 34J
2h 29m$2–5Bus
- Take the bus from Tuskys to Town Terminalbus 237
- Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus 34J
2h 34m$2–3Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Thika to Nairobi-NBO47.8 km
53 minDrive 47.8 km
- Drive from Thika to Nairobi Airport (NBO)car 47.8 km
53 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thika to Nairobi Airport (NBO)taxi 47.8 km
53 min$90–110
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thika to Nairobi Airport (NBO) is to bus which costs $1 - $4 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Thika to Nairobi Airport (NBO) is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Thika to Nairobi Airport (NBO). However, there are services departing from Tuskys and arriving at JKIA - Passenger Boarding via Kencom/Ambassadeur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Thika and Nairobi Airport (NBO) is 79 km. The road distance is 47.8 km.
The best way to get from Thika to Nairobi Airport (NBO) without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 29m and costs $2 - $5.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Thika to Nairobi Airport (NBO), including transfers.
Thika to Nairobi Airport (NBO) bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from Tuskys station.
Thika to Nairobi Airport (NBO) bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Town Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thika to Nairobi Airport (NBO) is 48 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Thika to Nairobi Airport (NBO).
There are 11500+ hotels available in Nairobi Airport (NBO).
What companies run services between Thika, Kenya and Nairobi Airport (NBO), Kenya?
You can take a bus from Tuskys to JKIA - Passenger Boarding via Town Terminal and Kencom/Ambassadeur in around 2h 34m.
- 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
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Mogas to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- 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 Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Thika to Nairobi-NBO
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Thika and Nairobi Airport (NBO). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.