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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the location of the Nairobi terminus?

The Nairobi Terminus is located in Syokimau area of Nairobi County; 20 kilometres away from the Nairobi CB

What is the train speed and passenger capacity?

The passenger train (DF11 series) has a design speed of 158 km/h and an operation speed of 120 km/h. The passenger train seats one thousand two hundred and sixty (1,260) passengers.

How far in advance can I book?

The advance ticket booking window is 60 days and 62 days for individual and group bookings respectively.

What services are offered on the train?

Sit back in comfortable seats and enjoy the smooth journey. Our cabin crews are at hand to attend to your requests. Stretch out and relax on the first class seats and stay connected to the world during journey as you are able to charge your phone for first class travellers.

How long is the journey from Nairobi to Mombasa (vice versa) and what are the departure and arrival times?

The Madaraka Express Passenger Service offers two types of train service each making two round-trips a day. The Intercounty train runs in the morning and makes stopovers in Athi River, Emali, Kibwezi, Mtito Andei, Voi, Miasenyi and Mariakani county stations. The Express train does not stop along the way during the course of the journey. Mombasa – Nairobi The inter-county (morning) train departs Mombasa at 8:00 am and takes five hours, forty two minutes arriving in Nairobi at 1:42 pm. The Express train leaves Mombasa at 3:15 pm and takes five hours arriving in Nairobi at 8:15 pm. Nairobi – Mombasa The inter-county (morning) train departs Nairobi at 8:20 am and takes five hours, fifty eight minutes arriving in Mombasa at 2:18 pm. The express (afternoon) train departs Nairobi at 2:35 pm and takes four hours, forty three minutes arriving in Mombasa at 7:18 pm.

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