How to get from Chiefs to Kabete by bus?

By bus

To get from Chiefs to Kabete in Kikuyu, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 125 bus from Orphanage station to Agip station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 33IMR bus and finally take the 118 bus from Koja Terminus station to Kigeero-Mwisho station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min.

118min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 125125
Bus - 33IMR33IMR
Bus - 118118
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from Orphanage

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Orphanage
    780 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Railways
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Agip
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - 33IMR33IMR
    Wait for bus
    33IMR
    Commercial
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commercial
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Koja Terminus
    830 m • 11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 118118
    Wait for bus
    118
    Wangige
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kigeero-Mwisho
    54 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kabete
    Walk to
    Kabete
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 15, 33IMR and 118

To get from Chiefs to Kabete in Kikuyu, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 15 bus from Langata Primary station to Makaburini station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 33IMR bus and finally take the 118 bus from Koja Terminus station to Kigeero-Mwisho station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min.

131min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1515
Bus - 33IMR33IMR
Bus - 118118
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from Langata Primary

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Langata Primary
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Makaburini
    43 min
  • 4
    Bus - 33IMR33IMR
    Wait for bus
    33IMR
    Commercial
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commercial
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Koja Terminus
    830 m • 11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 118118
    Wait for bus
    118
    Wangige
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kigeero-Mwisho
    54 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kabete
    Walk to
    Kabete
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chiefs to Kabete

The distance between Chiefs, Kikuyu and Kabete, Kikuyu is approximately 26.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 118 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chiefs to Kabete by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kikuyu – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chiefs

Chiefs is located at Chiefs, Kikuyu and the nearest public transit station is Kwa Chief.

Bus stations close to Chiefs:

  • Kwa Chief
  • Stage
  • Langata Primary

Public transit stations close to Kabete, Kikuyu

Kabete is located at Kabete, Kikuyu and the nearest public transit station is Kigeero-Mwisho.

Bus stations close to Kabete:

  • Kigeero-Mwisho
  • Acacia Junction/King'Eero
  • Acacia Petrol Station Junction/King'Eero

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 15, 33IMR and 118

To get from Chiefs to Kabete in Kikuyu, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 15 bus from Langata Primary station to Makaburini station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 33IMR bus and finally take the 118 bus from Koja Terminus station to Kigeero-Mwisho station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min.

131min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1515
Bus - 33IMR33IMR
Bus - 118118
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from Langata Primary

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Langata Primary
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Makaburini
    43 min
  • 4
    Bus - 33IMR33IMR
    Wait for bus
    33IMR
    Commercial
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commercial
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Koja Terminus
    830 m • 11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 118118
    Wait for bus
    118
    Wangige
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kigeero-Mwisho
    54 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kabete
    Walk to
    Kabete
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chiefs to Kabete?

    The fastest way takes 118 minutes, using Bus line 125, Bus line 33IMR, Bus line 118.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chiefs to Kabete?

    The alternative route takes 131 minutes, using Bus line 15, Bus line 33IMR, Bus line 118.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chiefs and Kabete?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chiefs to Kabete?

    The 125 bus line goes from Orphanage station near Chiefs in Nairobi to Railways station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Railways station near Kabete in Kikuyu.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chiefs to Kabete by bus?

    The total travel time between Chiefs in Nairobi and Kabete in Kikuyu by bus is about 1 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chiefs to get to Kabete?

    Get on the 125 bus from the Orphanage stop near Chiefs in Nairobi.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chiefs and Kabete?

    Get off the bus at the Railways stop, which is closest to Kabete in Kikuyu.

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