There are 5 ways to get from Thika to Nairobi JKIA by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 237 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Tuskys to Bypassbus 237
- Take the bus from Bypass to Ruai Bypassbus
- Take the bus from Bypass to Tuskysbus 33H
2h$23–28Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Thika to Makadara/Mwishotrain
- Take the bus from Mogas to JKIA - Passenger Drop Offbus 34J
2h 27m$2–5Drive 47.3 km
- Drive from Thika to Nairobi JKIAcar 47.3 km
53 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thika to Nairobi JKIAtaxi 47.3 km
53 min$90–110Bus
- Take the bus from Tuskys to Town Terminalbus 237
- Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Drop Offbus 34J
2h 32m$2–3
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thika to Nairobi JKIA is to bus which costs $1 - $4 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Thika to Nairobi JKIA is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Thika to Nairobi JKIA. However, there are services departing from Tuskys and arriving at Tuskys via Bypass and Bypass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Thika and Nairobi JKIA is 59 km. The road distance is 47.3 km.
The best way to get from Thika to Nairobi JKIA without a car is to line 237 bus and bus which takes 2h and costs $22 - $28.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Thika to Nairobi JKIA, including transfers.
Thika to Nairobi JKIA bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from Tuskys station.
Thika to Nairobi JKIA bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Bypass station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thika to Nairobi JKIA is 47 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Thika to Nairobi JKIA.
There are 11699+ hotels available in Nairobi JKIA.
What companies run services between Thika, Kenya and Nairobi JKIA, Kenya?
You can take a bus from Tuskys to Nairobi JKIA via Bypass, Bypass, and Tuskys in around 2h.
- Phone
- +254709907000
- [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 Tuskys to Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Bypass to Ruai Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Bypass to Tuskys
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Mogas to JKIA - Passenger Drop Off
- Ave. Duration
- 32 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 Drop Off
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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