There are 3 ways to get from Gilgil to Thika by taxi, bus, or car
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Taxi, Matatu, bus
best- Take the taxi from Gilgil to Naivashataxi
- Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Town Terminal to Ngoingwabus 237
3h 52m$93–118Drive 144.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Gilgil to Thikacar 144.8 km
2h 27m$17–25Taxi, Matatu, bus via Tuskys
- Take the taxi from Gilgil to Naivashataxi
- Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Town Terminal to Tuskysbus 237
3h 55m$93–118
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gilgil to Thika is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Gilgil to Thika is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $16 - $25.
The distance between Gilgil and Thika is 178 km. The road distance is 144.8 km.
The best way to get from Gilgil to Thika without a car is to taxi and Matatu and bus which takes 3h 52m and costs $90 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Gilgil to Thika, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Gilgil to Thika is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Gilgil to Thika.
There are 351+ hotels available in Thika.
What companies run services between Gilgil, Kericho, Kenya and Thika, Kenya?
There is no direct connection from Gilgil to Thika. However, you can take the taxi to Naivasha, take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Town Terminal, then take the bus to Ngoingwa. Alternatively, you can drive from Gilgil to Thika in around 2h 27m.
- Website
- digitalmatatus.com
Bus from Naivasha to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Schedules at
- digitalmatatus.com
Bus from Town Terminal to Ngoingwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- digitalmatatus.com
Bus from Town Terminal to Tuskys
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- digitalmatatus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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