There are 4 ways to get from Ruiru to Nairobi by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ruiru to Nairobi is to line 145 bus which costs $1 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Ruiru to Nairobi is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $45 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fly Over and arriving at Koja. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 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 21m.
The distance between Ruiru and Nairobi is 26 km. The road distance is 24.1 km.
The best way to get from Ruiru to Nairobi without a car is to line 145 bus which takes 52 min and costs $1.
The line 145 bus from Fly Over to Koja takes 52 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Ruiru to Nairobi bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from Fly Over station.
Ruiru to Nairobi train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Ruiru station.
The best way to get from Ruiru to Nairobi is to line 145 bus which takes 52 min and costs $1. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $3 and takes 1h 21m.
What companies run services between Ruiru, Kenya and Nairobi, Kenya?
Nairobi Matatu operates a bus from Fly Over to Koja every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, Kenya Railways operates a train from Ruiru to Nairobi twice a week. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 1h 21m.
- Phone
- 0709 907 555
- info@krc.co.ke
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Ruiru to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $1
- First Class
- $3
- Website
- digitalmatatus.com
Bus from Fly Over to Koja
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- digitalmatatus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ruiru to Nairobi bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Koja station.
Ruiru to Nairobi train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Nairobi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ruiru to Nairobi is 24 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Ruiru to Nairobi.
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