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128+

Mapped corridors

13

Tracked sources

151+

Fare signals

Route research last checked 2026-04-18

C

CBD

Railways stage

R

Rongai

Route 125

T

TRM

Route 34B

N

Ngong

Route 111

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Railways to Rongai

ETA

48 min

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Nairobi routes riders search first

Big commuter corridors with quick fare guidance, route numbers, and stage context for everyday movement.

125, 126

Rongai

From KSh 70

Corridor 01

111, 46

Ngong

From KSh 80

Corridor 02

23C, 105

Kikuyu

From KSh 70

Corridor 03

34B, 44G

TRM

From KSh 60

Corridor 04

Popular SACCOs

Operators powering daily Nairobi movement

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S
4.8/5

Super Metro

Fast CBD to Kiambu and Thika Road coverage

E
4.7/5

Embassava

High frequency routes to Ngong Road and Lang'ata

O
4.6/5

Ongata Line SACCO

Reliable Rongai and Kiserian departures

How TripLink works

From route search to live tracking in four clean steps

The booking flow is built around the way Nairobi riders actually move: compare quickly, reserve clearly, and track confidently.

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02

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03

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04

Track the journey

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Why use TripLink

Less guessing. Better timing. Cleaner transport operations.

TripLink connects commuters and operators in one place, turning scattered route knowledge into a searchable, bookable, trackable system.

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Find the right stage and route number without asking around.
Save favorite destinations for repeat weekday commutes.
Track delays, arrival windows, and vehicle details in one view.

For commuters

Commute with fewer surprises

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Reserve seats and receive QR-code-ready confirmations.

Track vehicles, current stops, and live delays before leaving.

For SACCOs

Run routes with sharper visibility

Manage routes, vehicles, drivers, and schedules from one place.

See occupancy, trip revenue, and passenger feedback in real time.

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Research-backed trips ready to compare

A preview of bookable and mapped corridors, combining seat availability, fare ranges, operator data, and route detail pages.

Route 1

Karen / Nairobi CBD to Dagoretti

11 seats left

SACCO

TripLink Verified Network

Vehicle

Matatu | TLK-1FCMQ5

Departure

06:35 AM

Arrival

07:45 AM

Fare to pay

KSh 80

Peak KSh 150

20 km | 70 mins | Green Park Terminus

Source: Nairobi Matatu Routes 2026

Route 10

Nairobi CBD to Maringo

14 seats left

SACCO

TripLink Verified Network

Vehicle

Matatu | TLK-1IZ4DX

Departure

06:35 AM

Arrival

07:15 AM

Fare to pay

KSh 50

Peak KSh 80

12 km | 40 mins | OTC / Ambassador / Archives

Source: Nairobi Matatu Routes 2026

Route 100

Nairobi CBD to Kiambu

13 seats left

SACCO

Citi Hoppa

Vehicle

Matatu | TLK-T5UDCX

Departure

06:45 AM

Arrival

07:30 AM

Fare to pay

KSh 60

Peak KSh 100

0 km | 45 mins | Northern corridor

Source: Nairobi Matatu Routes 2026

Route 102

Nairobi CBD to Kikuyu

12 seats left

SACCO

Citi Hoppa

Vehicle

Matatu | TLK-XFQBFQ

Departure

06:30 AM

Arrival

07:25 AM

Fare to pay

KSh 70

Peak KSh 110

18 km | 55 mins | Kencom / Odeon Stage

Source: Nairobi Matatu Routes 2026

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TripLink helps me know the fare before I leave work, and I can tell if the Rongai line is already delayed.

Sharon N.

Daily commuter, South B

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University student, Kikuyu

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