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

Mombasa to Nairobi – 09:00 am (Departure)
Nairobi to Mombasa – 09:00 am (Departure)
Mombasa to Nairobi – 01:30 pm (Arrival)
Nairobi to Mombasa – 01:30 pm (Arrival)


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

Advance train ticket rates from Nairobi to Mombasa for adults:

Economy Class: Kshs 1300 ($13)

First Class: Kshs 3,500 ($35)

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 1300 ($13)

First Class: Kshs 3,500 ($35)

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