There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Ruiru by bus, train, taxi, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Ruiru is to line 145 bus which costs $1 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Ruiru is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $45 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ngara and arriving at Ruiru. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nairobi and arriving at Ruiru. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.
The distance between Nairobi and Ruiru is 27 km. The road distance is 23.7 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Ruiru without a car is to line 145 bus which takes 50 min and costs $1.
The line 145 bus from Ngara to Ruiru takes 50 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Nairobi to Ruiru bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from Ngara station.
Nairobi to Ruiru train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Nairobi station.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Ruiru is to line 145 bus which takes 50 min and costs $1. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $3 and takes 1h 13m.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Ruiru, Kenya?
Nairobi Matatu operates a bus from Ngara to Ruiru every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, Kenya Railways operates a train from Nairobi to Ruiru twice a week. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 1h 13m.
- Phone
- +254709907000
- info@krc.co.ke
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Nairobi to Ruiru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $1
- First Class
- $1–3
- Website
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Ngara to Ruiru
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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Booking & Getting There
Nairobi to Ruiru bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Ruiru station.
Nairobi to Ruiru train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Ruiru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Ruiru is 24 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Nairobi to Ruiru.
There are 6829+ hotels available in Ruiru.