The new Madaraka express train between Nairobi to Mombasa is in operation.
Here are the schedules, train ticket rates, and more information.

Schedule for Madaraka Express train(Afternoon)

Mombasa to Nairobi (E1)

Departure: 15:15 pm
Arrival: 20:15 pm
Nairobi to Mombasa (E2)

Departure: 14:20 pm
Arrival: 19:15 Pm

Schedule for SGR Inter-County train(Morning)

Mombasa to Nairobi (N1)

Departure: 07:15 am 
Arrival: 13:05 pm

Nairobi to Mombasa (N2)

Departure: 08:00 am 
Arrival: 13:55 Pm


The following are our rates for advance train tickets from Nairobi to Mombasa and Mombasa to Nairobi.

Train ticket rates from Nairobi to Mombasa for adults:

Economy Class: Kshs 1,000 ($11)
First Class: Kshs 3,000 ($31)

Advance train ticket rates from Nairobi to Mombasa for Children:

Less than 3 years: free of charge
Age 3-11 years: half price.
Above 11 years: full price.

Advance train ticket rates from Mombasa to Nairobi for adults:

Economy Class: Kshs 1,000 ($11) 
First Class: Kshs 3,000 ($31)

Advance train ticket rates from Mombasa to Nairobi for Children:

Less than 3 years: free of charge
Age 3-11 years: half price.
Above 11 years: full price.

Stops, Luggage allowance and other facts

Maximum luggage per passenger: 30 Kg and below
Luggage measurement: Not more than 1.6 m * 1.6 m * 1.6 m

Maximum speed: 120 km/h

Transit time: 4 hours and 30 minutes

Number of seats per train: 1,200