Buses to Thika
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Thika, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thika to Kiambu | Kenya | 30 km (19 mi) | about 47 min |
| Thika to Karuri | Kenya | 38 km (24 mi) | about 56 min |
| Thika to Karuri | Kenya | 39 km (24 mi) | about 57 min |
| Thika to Nairobi | Kenya | 40 km (25 mi) | about 58 min |
| Thika to Mlolongo | Kenya | 43 km (27 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Thika to Limuru | Kenya | 48 km (30 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Thika to Kitengela | Kenya | 51 km (31 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Thika to Kikuyu | Kenya | 51 km (32 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Thika to Ongata Rongai | Kenya | 53 km (33 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Thika to Mwala | Kenya | 56 km (35 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Thika to Ngong | Kenya | 57 km (35 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Thika to Naivasha | Kenya | 79 km (49 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Thika to Kakamega | Kenya | 296 km (184 mi) | about 5 h 34 min |
| Thika to Mombasa | Kenya | 443 km (275 mi) | about 8 h 11 min |
| Thika to Nakuru | Kenya | 137 km (85 mi) | about 2 h 43 min |
| Thika to Eldoret | Kenya | 264 km (164 mi) | about 5 h |
| Thika to Kisumu | Kenya | 277 km (172 mi) | about 5 h 13 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.