HUB hero image

How to Travel from

Ruiru to Karatina

by Train or Car

Ruiru
→
+0 →
Karatina
Transport search to Karatina
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
Kenya Ruiru Karatina
Ruiru
→
+0 →
Karatina
Building a composite car route
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
To build a composite route, click the "Add point" button.
You can also move and delete intermediate points.
Cheapest
Best Offer!
Car
1 h 24 min
103 km.
from $5
Composite Route Car Only
Schedule

Ruiru, Kenya → Karatina, Kenya

All
14 Apr 2026
April 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
June 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
December 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
January 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
February 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
March 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
All days
15 Apr, Wed
16 Apr, Thu
17 Apr, Fri
18 Apr, Sat
19 Apr, Sun

Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Ruiru to Karatina

Cheapest
1 h 24 min
Car
103 km.
from $5

Transport providers

Train operators

Kenya Railways

Phone:
0709 907 555
Email:
Website:
krc.co.ke
Train from Ruiru to Karatina
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$3.05–$11.08

Airlines

Nairobi Matatu

Website:
digitalmatatus.com
Bus from Ruiru Fly Over to Ngoingwa
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.57–$0.83

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ruiru to Karatina (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Ruiru to Karatina (Station) is to train which costs $2.61 - $9.78 and takes 4h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ruiru to Karatina (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Ruiru to Karatina (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $10.87 - $16.30 .

Is there a direct train between Ruiru and Karatina (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ruiru and arriving at Karatina. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Ruiru to Karatina (Station)?

The distance between Ruiru and Karatina (Station) is 127 km. The road distance is 98.1 km.

How do I travel from Ruiru to Karatina (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Ruiru to Karatina (Station) without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $2.61 - $9.78 .

How long does it take to get from Ruiru to Karatina (Station)?

The train from Ruiru to Karatina takes 4h 10m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Ruiru to Karatina (Station) train from?

Ruiru to Karatina (Station) train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Ruiru station.

Where does the Ruiru to Karatina (Station) train arrive?

Ruiru to Karatina (Station) train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Karatina station.

Can I drive from Ruiru to Karatina (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Ruiru to Karatina (Station) is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Ruiru to Karatina (Station).

Where can I stay near Karatina (Station)?

There are 69+ hotels available in Karatina (Station). Prices start at $37.09 per night.
→
+0 →
Transport search
Transport search
Popular routes
Choose one of the options below and start your journey
Emba - ChinaChina. - MachakosTick - KiambuNairobi - China