There are 4 ways to get from Ruiru to Gikomba by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ruiru to Gikomba is to line 145 bus which costs $1 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Ruiru to Gikomba is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $45 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ruiru and arriving at Tusker/Ronald Ngala. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ruiru and arriving at Nairobi. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between Ruiru and Gikomba is 28 km. The road distance is 22.9 km.
The best way to get from Ruiru to Gikomba without a car is to line 145 bus which takes 55 min and costs $1.
The line 145 bus from Ruiru to Tusker/Ronald Ngala takes 55 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Ruiru to Gikomba bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from Ruiru station.
Ruiru to Gikomba train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Ruiru station.
The best way to get from Ruiru to Gikomba is to line 145 bus which takes 55 min and costs $1. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $3 and takes 1h 14m.
What companies run services between Ruiru, Kenya and Gikomba, Baringo, Kenya?
Nairobi Matatu operates a bus from Ruiru to Tusker/Ronald Ngala every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, Kenya Railways operates a train from Ruiru to Nairobi twice a week. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 1h 14m.
- Phone
- 0709 907 555
- info@krc.co.ke
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Ruiru to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $1
- First Class
- $3
- Website
- digitalmatatus.com
Bus from Ruiru to Tusker/Ronald Ngala
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- digitalmatatus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $45–55
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ruiru to Gikomba bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Tusker/Ronald Ngala station.
Ruiru to Gikomba train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Nairobi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ruiru to Gikomba is 23 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Ruiru to Gikomba.
There are 8148+ hotels available in Gikomba.