Kenyan Backpacker assists international travelers who lack access to MPESA to book train tickets for the passenger services between Nairobi and Mombasa in advance. MPESA is a local mobile money service used to complete payments on the Kenya Railways Website.
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Good ride
The train was prompt and comfortable. The security process is very, very stringent, though.
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It was a very enjoyable experience. we would not hesitate to do it again.
The distance between Nairobi and Mombasa is 275 miles, or approximately 440 kilometers.There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi to Mombasa, including train, bus, minivan, car, and flight.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 21:00 and has a duration of 8 hours.
Nairobi to Mombasa by train
There are 3 travel classes for this journey, including: Comfort, Premium, and Economy.
The distance between Mombasa and Nairobi is 275 miles, or approximately 440 kilometers.There are 5 ways to get from Mombasa to Nairobi, including train, bus, minivan, car, and flight.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 21:00 and has a duration of 8 hours.
Mombasa to Nairobi by train
There are 3 travel classes for this journey, including: Comfort, Premium, and Economy.
The distance between Nairobi and Voi is 189 miles, or approximately 303 kilometers.There are 3 ways to get from Nairobi to Voi, including bus, car, and train.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 21:00 and has a duration of 6 hours.
Nairobi to Voi by train
There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Comfort and Economy.
The distance between Voi and Mombasa is 89 miles, or approximately 143 kilometers.There are 2 ways to get from Voi to Mombasa, including bus and train.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 22:10 and has a duration of 2 hours.
Voi to Mombasa by train
There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Comfort and Economy.
The distance between Emali and Mombasa is 204 miles, or approximately 327 kilometers.There are 3 ways to get from Emali to Mombasa, including train, car, and bus.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 21:00 and has a duration of 8 hours.
Emali to Mombasa by train
There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Comfort and Economy.
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Our travelers reviews about the ride with Kenya Railways
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How much does a train ride cost from Nairobi to Mombasa?
The cost of a train ride for a roundtrip adult ticket to Mombasa leaving from Nairobi is around US$ 24
Do Kenya Railways have toilets on board?
Kenya Railways do have toilets on board!
Is there Wi-Fi on Kenya Railways?
Most of the Kenya Railways rides have Wi-Fi on board. We recommend reaching out directly to Kenya Railways to find out if your ride is one of those rides.
Do I need to print my ticket or does Kenya Railways offer e-tickets?
Kenya Railways has e-tickets so you don’t need to print your tickets.
Which cities does Kenya Railways operate in?
Kenya Railways operates in Nairobi, Mombasa, Voi, Emali, Kibwezi, and Mtito Andei
Where is the Kenya Railways office?
Kenya Railways’s office is located at Haile Selassie Ave