There are 4 ways to get from Thika to Gikomba by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thika to Gikomba is to bus which costs $1 - $2 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Thika to Gikomba is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $4 - $7.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tuskys and arriving at Town Terminal. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thika and arriving at Nairobi. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Thika and Gikomba is 46 km. The road distance is 42.1 km.
The best way to get from Thika to Gikomba without a car is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs $1 - $2.
The bus from Tuskys to Town Terminal takes 1h 35m including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Thika to Gikomba bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from Tuskys station.
Thika to Gikomba train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Thika station.
The best way to get from Thika to Gikomba is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs $1 - $2. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 2h 14m.
What companies run services between Thika, Kenya and Gikomba, Baringo, Kenya?
Nairobi Matatu operates a bus from Tuskys to Town Terminal every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Kenya Railways operates a train from Thika to Nairobi twice a week. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 14m.
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- Phone
- 0709 907 555
- info@krc.co.ke
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Thika to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $2
- First Class
- $5
- Website
- digitalmatatus.com
Bus from Tuskys to Town Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- digitalmatatus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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More Questions & Answers
Thika to Gikomba bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Town Terminal station.
Thika to Gikomba train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Nairobi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thika to Gikomba is 42 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Thika to Gikomba.
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