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.
Official address: Haile Selassie Ave
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The journey was clean, trouble free with access to the on board cafe. There are several security checks before boarding and one must allow time for these. The confirmation email with the ticket voucher attached said the train is at 2pm although the voucher was for the 8am train which caused mild confusion.
I recommend Bookaway for people who live abroad and don't have the option of paying with M-Pesa. It's simple and efficient: all you have to do is go to the train station and print your tickets.
The ride was an excellent experience.
Excellent journey
The journey is great, it's lovely passing through so many national parks and seeing the animals. The seats in first class are very comfortable although I would considering upgrading for the full route (Mombasa to Nairobi) in future as it was a very early start. Service on the train was great.
Great train service between the two major cities of Kenya. Very secure with the crew and police on board
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, car, bus, minivan, 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: Economy, Comfort, and Premium.
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, car, bus, minivan, 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: Economy, Comfort, and Premium.
The distance between Nairobi and Voi is 189 miles, or approximately 303 kilometers.There are 3 ways to get from Nairobi to Voi, 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 6 hours.
Nairobi to Voi by train
There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Economy and Comfort.
The distance between Voi and Nairobi is 189 miles, or approximately 303 kilometers.There are 3 ways to get from Voi to Nairobi, 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 6 hours.
Voi to Nairobi by train
There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Economy and Comfort.
The distance between Emali and Mombasa is 204 miles, or approximately 327 kilometers.There are 3 ways to get from Emali to Mombasa, including car, train, 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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Based on 183 reviews from Bookaway users who traveled with Kenya Railways
The journey was clean, trouble free with access to the on board cafe. There are several security checks before boarding and one must allow time for these. The confirmation email with the ticket voucher attached said the train is at 2pm although the voucher was for the 8am train which caused mild confusion.
I recommend Bookaway for people who live abroad and don't have the option of paying with M-Pesa. It's simple and efficient: all you have to do is go to the train station and print your tickets.
The journey is great, it's lovely passing through so many national parks and seeing the animals. The seats in first class are very comfortable although I would considering upgrading for the full route (Mombasa to Nairobi) in future as it was a very early start. Service on the train was great.
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$ 158
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