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How to get from Kikuyu to Thika by bus?

By bus

To get from Kikuyu to Thika in Nairobi, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 114W bus from Cooperation station to Ngara station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 100A bus and finally take the 145 bus from Pangani station to Ruiru station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min.

109min
Bus - 114W114W
Bus - 100A100A
Bus - 145145
Leaves from Cooperation

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kikuyu
  • 2
    Bus - 114W114W
    Wait for bus
    114W
    Ngara
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ngara
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ngara
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 100A100A
    Wait for bus
    100A
    Kiambu Hospital
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pangani
    2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 145145
    Wait for bus
    145
    Ruiru
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Ruiru
    Ride to bus station
    Ruiru
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 135 and 145

To get from Kikuyu to Thika in Nairobi, take the 135 bus from Cooperation station to Otc station. Next, take the 145 bus from Tusker/Ronald Ngala station to Ruiru station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min.

110min
Bus - 135135
Bus - 145145
Leaves from Cooperation

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kikuyu
  • 2
    Bus - 135135
    Wait for bus
    135
    Uthiru
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Otc
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tusker/Ronald Ngala
    350 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 145145
    Wait for bus
    145
    Ruiru
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Ruiru
    Ride to bus station
    Ruiru
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kikuyu to Thika

The distance between Kikuyu, Nairobi and Thika, Nairobi is approximately 36.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kikuyu to Thika by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Nairobi – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Kikuyu

Kikuyu is located at Kikuyu, Nairobi and the nearest public transit station is Deliverance Church/Petrol Station.

Bus stations close to Kikuyu:

  • Deliverance Church/Petrol Station
  • Uthiru Pentecostal
  • Uthiru

Public transit stations close to Thika, Nairobi

Thika is located at Thika, Nairobi and the nearest public transit station is Ruiru.

Bus stations close to Thika:

  • Ruiru
  • Ruiru Fly Over
  • Fly Over

Alternative route by bus via 135 and 145

To get from Kikuyu to Thika in Nairobi, take the 135 bus from Cooperation station to Otc station. Next, take the 145 bus from Tusker/Ronald Ngala station to Ruiru station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min.

110min
Bus - 135135
Bus - 145145
Leaves from Cooperation

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kikuyu
  • 2
    Bus - 135135
    Wait for bus
    135
    Uthiru
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Otc
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tusker/Ronald Ngala
    350 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 145145
    Wait for bus
    145
    Ruiru
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Ruiru
    Ride to bus station
    Ruiru
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kikuyu to Thika?

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 114W, Bus line 100A, Bus line 145.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kikuyu to Thika?

    The alternative route takes 110 minutes, using Bus line 135, Bus line 145.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kikuyu and Thika in Nairobi?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kikuyu to Thika in Nairobi?

    The 114W bus line goes from Ngara station near Kikuyu to Ngara station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ngara station near Thika in Nairobi

  • How long does it take to travel from Kikuyu to Thika in Nairobi by bus?

    The total travel time between Kikuyu and Thika in Nairobi by bus is about 1 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Kikuyu to get to Thika in Nairobi?

    Get on the 114W bus from the Ngara stop near Kikuyu in Nairobi.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Kikuyu and Thika in Nairobi?

    Get off the bus at the Ngara stop, which is closest to Thika in Nairobi.

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