Madaraka Express tickets advance booking. SGR train tickets booking.

Note: The SGR authority (Kenya Railways Corporation) has rolled out an online ticket booking system (website). To obtain the tickets, you have to make sure you book up to 60 days in advance.

• Booking SGR Tickets without Mpesa (For International Travelers) via BookAway

Make an advance booking and seat reservation for the train services from Nairobi to Mombasa. The tickets will be delivered to you on arrival in Nairobi or to your preferred location in Nairobi. A scanned copy will be e-mailed to you or sent via phone in advance.

The New SGR train operated by Kenya Railways

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

NB/ My rates are a bit higher than the normal ones due to collection logistics. I am not an agent of SGR but I can go to the station and buy you the tickets if they are available. Please note that you have to request about 6 or more days before your travel day. Thank you!

Schedule for Madaraka Express train Nairobi – Mombasa as of 01 November 2017

Madaraka Express - Afternoon Train

Mombasa to Nairobi – 3:15 pm (Departure)
Nairobi to Mombasa – 2:35 pm (Departure)
Mombasa to Nairobi – 8:14 pm (Arrival)
Nairobi to Mombasa – 7:18 pm (Arrival)

SGR Intercounty - Morning Train

Mombasa to Nairobi – 8:00 am (Departure) 
Nairobi to Mombasa – 8:20 am (Departure) 
Mombasa to Nairobi – 1:42 pm (Arrival) 
Nairobi to Mombasa – 2:18 pm (Arrival)

The following are the rates for Madaraka Express SGR advance train tickets from Nairobi to Mombasa and Mombasa to Nairobi.

The Schedule will change again effective December 01, 2017. Check out the December Schedule Here. Read through for prices and luggage requirements.

Advance train ticket normal rates from Nairobi to Mombasa for adults:

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

Advance train booking from Nairobi to Mombasa for Children:

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

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Advance train ticket normal 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. (Now full 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: 5 hours and 30 minutes Number of seats per train: 1,200

Current Update

The Schedule for SGR Trains effective January 01, 2018. Check out the December Schedule Here.

To check tickets availability and to buy them, Dial *639# from your Safaricom Line or Kenya Railways Website. The tickets are always in very high demand. Booking is open about 60 days in advance from June 01, 2019.

You can also visit the station to book the tickets. The counters open from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm

Request for more information about Madaraka Express SGR advance ticket booking or Schedule.

Indicate the following details in the message field.

• When you intend to travel ( Date) and departing from
• Which train? (Intercounty or express)
• Number of passengers ( Number of adults and kids)
• Preferred Class (Economy or First)
• A description of your request.