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.
The ride was excellent,people friendly and helpful,they were cleaning now and then,thank you
The train was very clean. The Attendants were very fiendly and accomodating!
Very nice
Booking through BookaWay was easy and the link was sent in a short time. Like many bookings in Kenya, it seemed more complicated than needed. Not sure why we could not just be sent an eticket as for a flight.
Luckily there was a helpful person at the Premium Counter who sorted everything out and the whole experience went smoothly.
There was quite a queue at the machines for the other tickets and a huge queue at Mombasa for those on the return train. Do turn up early, the locals rush through at the last minute but not so easy for first timers.
The seats were very comfortable like Business Class on a plane but oddly those on the left face the window and those on the right are in the same direction so face away from the window.
Helpful and pleasant staff.
Mombasa station was well organised but taxis and buses outside were chaotic
Can definitely recommend
A very nice way to treat yourself to more. A very luxurious and comfortable journey. Time flew by. Experiencing a safari from the train window was a great experience. I saw a lot of elephants, zebras, buffalo, giraffes and many different and special birds. The only thing that is allowed with this ticket here is lunch and it was not offered. I arrived in Mombasa hungry.
We are satisfied about our trip to Mombasa and back by new train. In the afternoon it was so interesting look landscape and villages from the window. The lunch was also good and it has a deseant price.
The distance between Nairobi and Mombasa is 263 miles, or approximately 420 kilometers.There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Mombasa, including train, minivan, bus, and flight.The earliest departure leaves at 03:00 and has a duration of 1 hour 15 minutes.
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 263 miles, or approximately 420 kilometers.There are 4 ways to get from Mombasa to Nairobi, including train, minivan, bus, and flight.The earliest departure leaves at 01:20 and has a duration of 1 hour.
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 183 miles, or approximately 293 kilometers.There are 2 ways to get from Nairobi to Voi, including train and bus.The earliest departure leaves at 05:30 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 Mombasa is 83 miles, or approximately 132 kilometers.There are 2 ways to get from Voi to Mombasa, including train and bus.The earliest departure leaves at 01:45 and has a duration of 2 hours.
Voi to Mombasa by train
There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Economy and Comfort.
The distance between Nairobi and Mtito Andei is 128 miles, or approximately 205 kilometers.There are 1 ways to get from Nairobi to Mtito Andei, including train.The earliest departure leaves at 05:00 and has a duration of 2 hours 50 minutes.
Nairobi to Mtito Andei by train
There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Economy and Comfort.
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Our travelers reviews about the ride with Kenya Railways
4.57
Based on 103 reviews from Bookaway users who traveled with Kenya Railways
Booking through BookaWay was easy and the link was sent in a short time. Like many bookings in Kenya, it seemed more complicated than needed. Not sure why we could not just be sent an eticket as for a flight.
Luckily there was a helpful person at the Premium Counter who sorted everything out and the whole experience went smoothly.
There was quite a queue at the machines for the other tickets and a huge queue at Mombasa for those on the return train. Do turn up early, the locals rush through at the last minute but not so easy for first timers.
The seats were very comfortable like Business Class on a plane but oddly those on the left face the window and those on the right are in the same direction so face away from the window.
Helpful and pleasant staff.
Mombasa station was well organised but taxis and buses outside were chaotic
Can definitely recommend
A very nice way to treat yourself to more. A very luxurious and comfortable journey. Time flew by. Experiencing a safari from the train window was a great experience. I saw a lot of elephants, zebras, buffalo, giraffes and many different and special birds. The only thing that is allowed with this ticket here is lunch and it was not offered. I arrived in Mombasa hungry.
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$ 23
Do Kenya Railways have toilets on board?
Kenya Railways do have toilets on board!
Is there Wi-Fi on Kenya Railways?
You can breathe a breath of fresh air… Kenya Railways DOES have Wi-Fi on board their 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
What is Kenya Railways’s contact information?
Phone: +254 709 832000
Where is the Kenya Railways office?
Kenya Railways’s office is located at Haile Selassie Ave
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