The Nairobi to Suswa Standard Guage Railway (SGR) phase 2A has begun operations (October 17, 2019). The 120-kilometer line runs from Nairobi to Naivasha and passes through intermediate stations of Ngong, Rongai, Nachu and Mai Mahiu.
Passengers will now be able to book and use the trains from the capital city to the tourist town of Naivasha.
Journeys and Stops along the SGR line from Nairobi to Naivasha
- Nairobi to Ngong
- Ngong to Ongata Rongai
- Ongata Rongai to Mai Mahiu
- Mai Mahiu to Suswa
Nairobi to Suswa Commuter Trains Schedule and Timings
Ngong to Nairobi via Rongai
Departure: 05:40 am (Rongai: 05:53 am – 05:57 am)
Arrival: 06:20 am
Departure: 12:20 pm (Rongai: 12:33 pm – 12:37 pm)
Arrival: 13:00 pm
Departure: 17:30 pm (Rongai: 17:43 pm – 17:47 pm)
Arrival: 18:10 pm
Departure: 20:10 pm (Rongai: 20:23 pm – 20:27 pm)
Arrival: 20:50 pm
Nairobi to Ngong via Rongai
Departure: 10:00 am (Rongai: 10:23 am – 10:27 am)
Arrival: 10:40 am
Departure: 14:00 pm (Rongai: 14:23 pm – 14:27 pm)
Arrival: 14:40 pm
Departure: 18:50 pm (Rongai: 19:13 pm – 19:17 pm)
Arrival: 19:30 pm
Nairobi to Suswa Passenger Train Schedule and Timings
Friday Passenger Train
Departure Nairobi Terminus: 14:00 pm (Mai Mahiu: 15:16 pm – 15:20 pm)
Arrival at Suswa: 15:45 pm
Departure Suswa: 16:25 pm (Mai Mahiu: 16:46 pm – 16:50 pm)
Arrival at Nairobi Terminus: 18:10 pm
Sunday Passenger Train
Departure Nairobi Terminus: 09:10 am (Mai Mahiu: 10:26 am – 10:30 am)
Arrival at Suswa: 10:55 am
Departure Suswa: 11:35 am (Mai Mahiu: 11:56 am – 12:00 pm)
Arrival at Nairobi Terminus: 13:20 pm
Note: There will be no Trains (Both Commuter and Passenger) on Saturdays.
Fare Prices of the SGR Phase 2A from Nairobi to Naivasha
Ngong to Rongai SGR Train Fare:
- Economy Class: Kshs 50 ($0.5)
- First Class: Kshs 100 ($1)
Rongai to Nairobi SGR Train Fare:
- Economy Class: Kshs 100 ($1)
- First Class: Kshs 200 ($2)
Ngong to Nairobi SGR Train Fare:
- Economy Class: Kshs 100 ($1)
- First Class: Kshs 200 ($2)
Rongai to Suswa SGR Train Fare:
- Economy Class: Kshs 100 ($1)
- First Class: Kshs 500 ($5)
Nairobi to Suswa SGR Train Fare:
- Economy Class: Kshs 200 ($2)
- First Class: Kshs 650 ($6.5)
How to book the Nairobi to Suswa SGR Train
- You can buy the tickets for Nairobi to Suswa Train service at your departure station.
- Check out this chart by Kenya Railways for Complete Train Schedule, Fare and Timings.
- Nairobi to Mombasa Madarada Express Booking Website.
Source: Kenya Railways Facebook Page.