How to Travel from
Nairobi to Karatina
by Train or Car
Schedule
Nairobi, Kenya → Karatina, Kenya
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nairobi to Karatina
Composite routes from Nairobi to Karatina
Cheapest
1 h 44 min
Car
127 km.
from $6
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4 м
4 м
Turn left onto Utalii Lane
Utalii Lane, 181 м
181 м
Turn left onto Koinage Street
Koinage Street, 462 м
462 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto University Way
University Way, 1 km 814 м
1 km 814 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Murang'a Road
Murang'a Road, 160 м
160 м
Continue onto Murang'a Road
Murang'a Road, 10 km 94 м
10 km 94 м
Keep left onto Thika Road
Thika Road, 325 м
325 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Thika Road
Thika Road, 7 km 980 м
7 km 980 м
Keep left
2 km 234 м
2 km 234 м
Keep right onto Thika Road
Thika Road, 33 km 1 м
33 km 1 м
Keep left
216 м
216 м
Keep left
187 м
187 м
Continue onto C71
C71, 41 km 871 м
41 km 871 м
Turn left onto A2
25 km 180 м
25 km 180 м
Turn right
182 м
182 м
Turn right
13 м
13 м
Turn left
122 м
122 м
Turn right
232 м
232 м
Turn right
250 м
250 м
Turn right
88 м
88 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
World Ticket
Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Nanyuki
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.97–$266.78
Safarilink
Website:
flysafarilink.com/
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Nanyuki
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.96–$889.26
AirKenya Express
Website:
airkenya.com/
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Nanyuki
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.67–$762.22
Nairobi Matatu
Website:
digitalmatatus.com
Bus from Ngara to Ngoingwa
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.95–$1.40
Train operators
Kenya Railways
Phone:
0709 907 555
Email:
info@krc.co.ke
Website:
krc.co.ke
Train from Nairobi to Karatina
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$3.56–$13.80
Train from Naro Moru to Karatina
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$1.42–$4.24
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Karatina (Station)?
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Karatina (Station) is to train which costs $3.04 - $11.96 and takes 5h 30m.
What is the fastest way to get from Nairobi to Karatina (Station)?
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Karatina (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $13.04 - $20.65 .
Is there a direct train between Nairobi and Karatina (Station)?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nairobi and arriving at Karatina. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.
How far is it from Nairobi to Karatina (Station)?
The distance between Nairobi and Karatina (Station) is 120 km. The road distance is 121.6 km.
How do I travel from Nairobi to Karatina (Station) without a car?
The best way to get from Nairobi to Karatina (Station) without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $3.04 - $11.96 .
How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Karatina (Station)?
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Nairobi to Karatina (Station), including transfers.
Where do I catch the Nairobi to Karatina (Station) train from?
Nairobi to Karatina (Station) train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Nairobi station.
Where does the Nairobi to Karatina (Station) train arrive?
Nairobi to Karatina (Station) train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Karatina station.
Can I drive from Nairobi to Karatina (Station)?
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Karatina (Station) is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Nairobi 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.
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