There are 3 ways to get from Thika to Ol Kalou by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, Matatu, taxi
best- Take the bus from Tuskys to Town Terminalbus 237
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus
- Take the taxi from Naivasha to Ol Kaloutaxi
4h 27m$112–149Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thika to Makadara/Mwishotrain
- Take the train from Nairobi to Ol Kaloutrain Nyahururu Safari
10h 21m$3–15Drive 149 km
- Drive from Thika to Ol Kaloucar 149 km
2h 9m$24–34
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thika to Ol Kalou is to train which costs $3 - $15 and takes 10h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Thika to Ol Kalou is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Thika to Ol Kalou. However, there are services departing from Thika and arriving at Ol Kalou via Makadara/Mwisho and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
The distance between Thika and Ol Kalou is 195 km. The road distance is 149 km.
The best way to get from Thika to Ol Kalou without a car is to bus and Matatu and taxi which takes 4h 27m and costs $110 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Thika to Ol Kalou, including transfers.
Thika to Ol Kalou train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Thika station.
Thika to Ol Kalou train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Makadara/Mwisho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thika to Ol Kalou is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Thika to Ol Kalou.
There are five+ hotels available in Ol Kalou.
What companies run services between Thika, Kenya and Ol Kalou, Kenya?
You can take a train from Thika to Ol Kalou via Makadara/Mwisho and Nairobi in around 10h 21m.
- 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
Train from Nairobi to Ol Kalou
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–10
- Schedules at
- metickets.krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $2–4
- First Class
- $6–10
- Ist Class
- $1–10
- Economy
- $1–4
- 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
Bus from Nairobi to Naivasha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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