How to Travel from

Karura Forest to Thika

by Car

Kenya Karura Forest Thika

Cheapest

By car (44 km)

43 min

44 km.

from $2

Airlines

Nairobi Matatu

Website:

digitalmatatus.com

Bus from Ngara to Ngoingwa

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Every 10 minutes

Estimated price:

$0.95–$1.40

What is the cheapest way to get from Karura Forest to Thika?

The cheapest way to get from Karura Forest to Thika is to line 237 bus which costs $1.09 - $1.63 and takes 2h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karura Forest to Thika?

The fastest way to get from Karura Forest to Thika is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $5 - $7.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Karura Forest and Thika?

No, there is no direct bus from Karura Forest to Thika. However, there are services departing from Muthaiga Shopping Centre and arriving at Ngoingwa via Ngara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Karura Forest to Thika?

The distance between Karura Forest and Thika is 46 km. The road distance is 44.4 km.

How do I travel from Karura Forest to Thika without a car?

The best way to get from Karura Forest to Thika without a car is to line 237 bus which takes 2h 16m and costs $1.09 - $1.63 .

How long does it take to get from Karura Forest to Thika?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Karura Forest to Thika, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karura Forest to Thika bus from?

Karura Forest to Thika bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from Ngara station.

Where does the Karura Forest to Thika bus arrive?

Karura Forest to Thika bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Ngoingwa station.

Can I drive from Karura Forest to Thika?

Yes, the driving distance between Karura Forest to Thika is 44 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Karura Forest to Thika.

Where can I stay near Thika?

There are 253+ hotels available in Thika. Prices start at $19.27 per night.

Ol Donyo Sabuk

Ol Donyo Sabuk (in Maasai), or Kyanzavi in Kamba, is a mountain in Kwanzaa Division, Machako's County, William Northrup McMillan was the first non native to settle here.

Ndula Hydroelectric Power Station

Ol Donyo Sabuk (in Maasai), or Kyanzavi in Kamba, is a mountain in Kwanzaa Division, Machako's County, William Northrup McMillan was the first non native to settle here.

Thika

Thika is an industrial town and commerce hub in Kiambu County, Kenya, lying on the A2 road 42 km, northeast of Nairobi, near the confluence of the Thika and Chania Rivers. Although Thika town is administratively in Kiambu County, the greater Thika area comprising residential areas such as Bendor estate, Maporomoko, Thika Greens, Thika Golden Pearl, Bahati Ridge, and Thika Sports Club, among others, are within Murang'a County. Thika has a population of 279,429 (as of the 2019 National Census) which is growing rapidly, as is the entire greater Nairobi area. Its elevation is approximately 1631 m.

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One way to Travel from Karura Forest to Thika

Transport providers

Airlines

Nairobi Matatu

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Karura Forest to Thika?

What is the fastest way to get from Karura Forest to Thika?

Is there a direct bus between Karura Forest and Thika?

How far is it from Karura Forest to Thika?

How do I travel from Karura Forest to Thika without a car?

How long does it take to get from Karura Forest to Thika?

Where do I catch the Karura Forest to Thika bus from?

Where does the Karura Forest to Thika bus arrive?

Can I drive from Karura Forest to Thika?

Where can I stay near Thika?