There are 5 ways to get from Kilimani to Ruiru by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 145 bus
best- Take the bus from Munyu Road to Ruirubus 145
1h 14m$1Train
- Take the train from Nairobi to Ruirutrain
2h 28m$1–3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilimani to Ruirutaxi 27.7 km
25 min$55–65Drive 27.7 km
- Drive from Kilimani to Ruirucar 27.7 km
25 min$5–7Bus, line 145 bus
- Take the bus from Lenana to Odeonbus 48C
- Take the bus from Munyu Road to Ruirubus 145
1h 24m$1
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilimani to Ruiru is to line 145 bus which costs $1 - $2 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kilimani to Ruiru is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $55 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilimani to Ruiru. However, there are services departing from Yaya and arriving at Ruiru via Munyu Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilimani to Ruiru. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Ruiru via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Kilimani and Ruiru is 35 km. The road distance is 27.7 km.
The best way to get from Kilimani to Ruiru without a car is to line 145 bus which takes 1h 14m and costs $1 - $2.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Kilimani to Ruiru, including transfers.
Kilimani to Ruiru bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from Munyu Road station.
Kilimani to Ruiru train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Nairobi station.
The best way to get from Kilimani to Ruiru is to line 145 bus which takes 1h 14m and costs $1 - $2. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $4 and takes 2h 28m.
What companies run services between Kilimani, Kenya and Ruiru, Kenya?
Nairobi Matatu operates a bus from Munyu Road to Ruiru every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, Kenya Railways operates a train from Nairobi to Ruiru twice a week. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 1h 13m.
- Phone
- +254709907000
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Nairobi to Ruiru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $1
- First Class
- $1–3
- Website
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Munyu Road to Ruiru
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Lenana to Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Munyu Road to Ruiru
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $55–65
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kilimani to Ruiru bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Ruiru station.
Kilimani to Ruiru train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Ruiru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilimani to Ruiru is 28 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Kilimani to Ruiru.
There are 6829+ hotels available in Ruiru.