Travel & Transport

Domestic flights, road transfers, rail, and ferry — everything you need to move around Kenya with confidence.

Rail

The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) — modern, air-conditioned, Nairobi to Mombasa. A comfortable alternative to flying or the road, with scenic views through Tsavo where wildlife is often visible from the train.

Nairobi → Mombasa (SGR)

Modern, air-conditioned, ~4.5 hours

~30-$50 one way
Journey Time
~4.5 hours
Departures
Daily — morning & afternoon
Classes
First Class, Economy
Book Via
madaraka.krc.co.ke
Stops — Nairobi — Syokimau to Mombasa Terminus
  1. Nairobi — Syokimau
    Departure · 6km from JKIA · allow 40 min from CBD
  2. Athi River
    ~30 min from Nairobi
  3. Kibwezi
    Gateway to Chyulu Hills area
  4. Mtito Andei
    Midway stop · Tsavo East & West gate nearby · wildlife often visible from train
  5. Voi
    Tsavo East main gate · ~3 hours from Nairobi
  6. Mariakani
    Coastal hinterland · ~30 min from Mombasa
  7. Mombasa Terminus
    Arrival · ~4.5 hours total · transfer to city or ferry
Rail tips
  • Book the SGR online at madaraka.krc.co.ke — sells out on weekends and public holidays
  • Nairobi terminus is at Syokimau — not the old city centre station. Allow 40 min from CBD
  • First Class is worth the small premium — assigned seats, more space, dining car
  • You might see wildlife sightings from the windows when traveling through Tsavo
Book the SGR train

SGR seats, transfers, and timing — we handle the booking

Standard Gauge Railway seats between Nairobi and Mombasa, plus station transfers and class selection — we book the right ticket and weave it into your itinerary.

Get a quote →