How to Travel from
Karen to Thika
by Route or Car
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Karen, Kenya → Thika, Kenya
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Karen to Thika
Composite routes from Karen to Thika
Cheapest
57 min
Car
58 km.
from $3
Other
2 h 17 min
52 km.
from $2.39
2 h 52 min
52 km.
from $2.74
Route Navigator Karen - Thika
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114 м
114 м
Turn left onto Tree Lane
Tree Lane, 1 km 572 м
1 km 572 м
Turn right onto Ngong Road
Ngong Road, 340 м
340 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ngong Road
Ngong Road, 7 km 635 м
7 km 635 м
Continue onto Ngong Road
Ngong Road, 1 km 687 м
1 km 687 м
Continue onto Ngong Road
Ngong Road, 4 km 12 м
4 km 12 м
Keep left
311 м
311 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Valley Road
Valley Road, 1 km 114 м
1 km 114 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kenyatta Avenue
Kenyatta Avenue, 360 м
360 м
Keep left onto Nyerere Road
Nyerere Road, 1 km 827 м
1 km 827 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto University Way
University Way, 1 km 742 м
1 km 742 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Murang'a Road
Murang'a Road, 160 м
160 м
Continue onto Murang'a Road
Murang'a Road, 10 km 94 м
10 km 94 м
Keep left onto Thika Road
Thika Road, 325 м
325 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Thika Road
Thika Road, 7 km 980 м
7 km 980 м
Keep left
2 km 234 м
2 km 234 м
Keep right onto Thika Road
Thika Road, 21 km 430 м
21 km 430 м
Keep left
221 м
221 м
Turn right
57 м
57 м
Turn right
176 м
176 м
Keep left
118 м
118 м
Turn slight left onto Haile Selassie Road
Haile Selassie Road, 470 м
470 м
Turn right
474 м
474 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Nairobi Matatu
Website:
digitalmatatus.com
Bus from Karen/Shell to Ambassadeur
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.64–$0.95
Bus from Town Terminal to Ngoingwa
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.95–$1.40
Bus from St.Marys Karen Primary School to Ambassadeur
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.83–$1.21
Bus from Town Terminal to Tuskys
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.02–$1.52
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Karen to Thika?
The cheapest way to get from Karen to Thika is to line 24 bus and bus which costs $1.30 - $2.07 and takes 2h 17m.
What is the fastest way to get from Karen to Thika?
The fastest way to get from Karen to Thika is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $6.52 - $9.78 .
Is there a direct bus between Karen and Thika?
No, there is no direct bus from Karen to Thika. However, there are services departing from Karen/Shell and arriving at Ngoingwa via Town Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
How far is it from Karen to Thika?
The distance between Karen and Thika is 65 km. The road distance is 58.5 km.
How do I travel from Karen to Thika without a car?
The best way to get from Karen to Thika without a car is to line 24 bus and bus which takes 2h 17m and costs $1.30 - $2.07 .
How long does it take to get from Karen to Thika?
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Karen to Thika, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Karen to Thika bus from?
Karen to Thika bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from Karen/Shell station.
Where does the Karen to Thika bus arrive?
Karen to Thika bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Ambassadeur station.
Can I drive from Karen to Thika?
Yes, the driving distance between Karen to Thika is 58 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Karen to Thika.
Where can I stay near Thika?
There are 253+ hotels available in Thika. Prices start at $19.27 per night.
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