Coptic Hospital is a major private hospital located along Ngong Road in Nairobi, within the wider Hurlingham, Kilimani and Upper Hill transport zone.
Its location places the hospital close to one of Nairobi’s important public transport corridors, making it accessible from Nairobi CBD, Kawangware, Dagoretti, Ngong, Upper Hill and other parts of the city.
This Metros Kenya guide explains how to get to Coptic Hospital by matatu, including the main transport corridors, relevant route connections, interchange options and practical commuter information.
For a serious or life-threatening medical emergency, seek appropriate emergency medical assistance rather than relying on ordinary public transport.
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Where Is Coptic Hospital?
Coptic Hospital is located along the Ngong Road transport corridor in Nairobi, close to Hurlingham and the wider Kilimani area.
For commuters, Ngong Road is the most important corridor when planning a journey to the hospital.
The surrounding transport network also provides connections towards Upper Hill, Kilimani, Hurlingham, Nairobi CBD, Kawangware and Dagoretti.
Passengers can use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database to identify routes serving these areas.
Nairobi CBD to Coptic Hospital
Passengers travelling from Nairobi CBD should identify matatus operating along the Ngong Road corridor and confirm that the service provides a convenient alighting point for Coptic Hospital.
The general journey is:
Nairobi CBD → Ngong Road → Coptic Hospital
Several routes use sections of Ngong Road before branching towards different destinations.
These include Route 2 towards Kawangware/Waithaka, Route 8 towards Toi Market/Kibera, Route 102 towards Kikuyu and Route 111 towards Ngong Town.
Because these services have different final destinations, passengers should not board simply because a vehicle uses Ngong Road. Tell the conductor that your destination is Coptic Hospital and confirm the appropriate alighting point before boarding.
Main Transport Corridor Serving Coptic Hospital
The Ngong Road corridor is the key public transport connection serving the hospital.
It connects central Nairobi with several important residential and commercial areas:
Nairobi CBD → Kilimani/Hurlingham → Adams Arcade → Junction/Dagoretti Corner → wider Ngong Road network
The corridor is served by multiple route numbers whose destinations diverge as they travel farther from central Nairobi.
This makes the destination displayed on the matatu just as important as the route number.
Travelling From Hurlingham and Kilimani
Passengers already within Hurlingham or Kilimani are relatively close to the Ngong Road transport network.
Depending on the starting point, the journey may involve a short connection towards Ngong Road.
The general movement is:
Kilimani/Hurlingham → Ngong Road → Coptic Hospital
Passengers approaching from the Hurlingham side should identify the service and alighting point that best matches their specific starting location.
Travelling From Kawangware
Kawangware has several connections with the wider Ngong Road network.
One documented option within the Metros database is Route 2 Nairobi–Kawangware/Waithaka, which uses Ngong Road as part of its journey.
The general hospital journey is:
Kawangware → Ngong Road corridor → Coptic Hospital
Passengers travelling towards central Nairobi should tell the conductor that they want to alight for Coptic Hospital.
Because different Kawangware services may use different roads, confirm that the vehicle actually joins the appropriate section of Ngong Road.
Travelling From Dagoretti
Dagoretti Corner is one of the important interchange points within the wider Ngong Road transport network.
Passengers travelling from Dagoretti towards Coptic Hospital generally need a Nairobi-bound service using Ngong Road.
The journey can be understood as:
Dagoretti/Dagoretti Corner → Ngong Road → Coptic Hospital
Metros also documents Route 102 Nairobi–Kikuyu via Ngong Road and Dagoretti, which demonstrates the connection between Dagoretti and the Ngong Road corridor.
Passengers should still confirm that the particular service and direction they are using provides the required hospital connection.
Travelling From Ngong Town
Passengers travelling from Ngong Town can use the wider Ngong Road corridor towards Nairobi.
Metros documents Route 111 Nairobi–Ngong Town as operating through Ngong Road, Dagoretti Corner, Junction Mall and Adams Arcade.
For passengers approaching Coptic Hospital from Ngong, the journey can therefore be understood broadly as:
Ngong Town → Dagoretti Corner → Junction → Ngong Road → Coptic Hospital
Passengers should tell the conductor they are travelling to Coptic Hospital so they can confirm where to alight rather than continuing unnecessarily towards Nairobi CBD.
Travelling From Upper Hill
Upper Hill lies within Nairobi’s central-southern transport network and provides connections towards the Ngong Road/Hurlingham side of the city.
The journey can generally be understood as:
Upper Hill → Hurlingham/Ngong Road connection → Coptic Hospital
The best connection depends on the passenger’s exact starting point within Upper Hill.
Passengers should choose the most practical connection towards Ngong Road rather than automatically travelling into Nairobi CBD.
Travelling From Westlands and Waiyaki Way
Passengers travelling from Westlands can use the Westlands Transport Guide to understand connections from the area before continuing towards Ngong Road.
A typical journey is:
Westlands/Waiyaki Way → CBD or suitable interchange → Ngong Road → Coptic Hospital
The most practical interchange depends on the passenger’s starting point and the service available.
Passengers coming from Kangemi, Uthiru and other western neighbourhoods should compare their available connections before automatically travelling into the CBD.
Travelling From Eastlands
Passengers travelling from Umoja, Kayole, Buruburu, Donholm, Embakasi and other Eastlands neighbourhoods generally need to connect from the eastern side of Nairobi towards Ngong Road.
For many passengers, Nairobi CBD provides the simplest interchange.
Eastlands → Nairobi CBD → Ngong Road → Coptic Hospital
Use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database to identify the appropriate route from the passenger’s Eastlands origin to the interchange.
After reaching central Nairobi, passengers can connect to a service operating along Ngong Road.
Travelling From Thika Road
Passengers travelling from Kasarani, Roysambu, Zimmerman, Githurai, Kahawa or Ruiru generally approach central Nairobi through the Thika Road corridor.
A straightforward journey can be planned as:
Thika Road → Nairobi CBD → Ngong Road → Coptic Hospital
After reaching the CBD, passengers should identify an Ngong Road service and confirm Coptic Hospital as the required alighting destination.
The Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database contains the wider Thika Road and Ngong Road route networks for planning both sections of the journey.
Travelling From South B and South C
Passengers coming from South B or South C need to cross towards the Ngong Road/Hurlingham side of Nairobi.
The general journey is:
South B/South C → suitable interchange → Ngong Road → Coptic Hospital
Depending on the starting point and available service, passengers may use a central or southern Nairobi interchange.
The most useful strategy is to identify the connection that places the passenger onto the correct section of Ngong Road.
Travelling From Ongata Rongai and Lang’ata
Passengers travelling from Ongata Rongai or Lang’ata approach central Nairobi through the Lang’ata Road corridor.
They can then connect towards Ngong Road using an appropriate interchange.
The journey can generally be understood as:
Ongata Rongai/Lang’ata → suitable interchange → Ngong Road → Coptic Hospital
Passengers travelling from Rongai should not assume that travelling all the way into Nairobi CBD is always necessary. The appropriate connection depends on the service being used and the passenger’s familiarity with the available interchanges.
Route 111 and the Ngong Road Connection
Route 111 Nairobi–Ngong Town is particularly useful for understanding the longer Ngong Road corridor.
Its broad progression is:
Nairobi CBD → Ngong Road → Adams Arcade → Junction Mall → Dagoretti Corner → Ngong Town
Coptic Hospital lies on the inner Nairobi side of this wider transport corridor.
Passengers should therefore distinguish between travelling towards Nairobi and travelling outbound towards Dagoretti Corner and Ngong when choosing which side of the road to board from.
Other Ngong Road Matatu Routes
Coptic Hospital’s position on Ngong Road means several routes documented by Metros can help passengers understand the surrounding transport network.
Examples include:
Route 2 — Nairobi ↔ Kawangware/Waithaka
Via Ngong Road, Junction Mall and Dagoretti Corner.
Route 8 — Nairobi ↔ Toi Market/Kibera
Uses Ngong Road and Adams Arcade before branching towards Toi Market and Kibera.
Route 102 — Nairobi ↔ Kikuyu
Uses Ngong Road, Junction and Dagoretti before continuing towards Kikuyu.
Route 111 — Nairobi ↔ Ngong Town
Uses Ngong Road, Adams Arcade, Junction Mall and Dagoretti Corner before continuing towards Ngong.
These routes illustrate why passengers should identify both the road corridor and final destination when choosing a matatu.
Where to Alight for Coptic Hospital
The appropriate alighting point depends on the direction of travel and the matatu service being used.
Tell the conductor clearly:
“Coptic Hospital, Ngong Road.”
Ask for the closest convenient stop before the journey begins.
Passengers unfamiliar with the area should not assume that every matatu using Ngong Road stops at exactly the same places.
Ngong Road as the Main Transport Connection
For most public transport passengers, the journey to Coptic Hospital can be simplified as:
Origin → Interchange → Ngong Road → Coptic Hospital
Passengers already travelling from Kawangware, Dagoretti, Ngong and other areas connected to Ngong Road may have a more direct journey than passengers approaching from eastern or northern Nairobi.
This corridor-based approach is useful because multiple matatu routes share portions of Ngong Road before branching towards different destinations.
Matatu Routes, Stages and SACCOs
Passengers can use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database to compare services operating along Ngong Road and connecting with other parts of Nairobi.
For information about boarding points, termini and major interchanges, see the Nairobi Bus Stations, Matatu Stages & Termini Guide.
Operator information is available through the Nairobi Matatu SACCOs, Routes & Destinations Directory.
For example, the SACCO directory documents operators associated with the Nairobi–Ngong commuter market served by Route 111.
Matatu Fares to Coptic Hospital
Matatu fares vary according to the point of origin, route, traffic conditions, passenger demand, weather and time of travel.
Passengers travelling only along the inner section of Ngong Road are making a different journey from commuters travelling the full corridor towards Dagoretti, Kawangware or Ngong.
Passengers whose journeys require an interchange should also account for separate fares on different sections.
Fares vary and can change at any time.
Emergency Travel to Coptic Hospital
Public transport may be appropriate for routine appointments, hospital visits and other non-emergency journeys.
For a serious or life-threatening medical emergency, do not delay appropriate emergency medical assistance while trying to find a matatu.
See the Nairobi Ambulance Services & Emergency Contacts Guide for emergency medical transport information.
Kenya’s national emergency numbers include 999 and 112.
Other Hospitals in Nairobi
Coptic Hospital forms part of Nairobi’s wider network of hospitals and medical facilities.
Use the Nairobi Hospitals & Emergency Services Guide to find other major hospitals and their transport information.
For ambulance, police, fire and rescue information, return to the Nairobi Emergency Services Guide.
