Madaraka Express SGR 1 is Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway service from Nairobi to Mombasa, covering 472 km in approximately 4h30m at up to 120 km/h. Built by China Road and Bridge Corporation and launched in 2017, it passes through Tsavo National Park — home to lions, elephants, and the Man-Eaters of Tsavo. The SGR dramatically reduced journey time from 12+ hours on the old metre-gauge line.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nairobi Terminus (SGR) Nairobi | Start | 08:00 |
| 2 | Mtito Andei Station Mtito Andei | 10:47 | 10:55 |
| 3 | Voi Station Voi | 11:42 | 11:50 |
| 4 | Mombasa Terminus (SGR) Mombasa | 12:30 | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official Kenya railways records and may vary due to delays or seasonal changes. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
Madaraka Express SGR 1 is Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway service from Nairobi to Mombasa, covering 472 km in approximately 4h30m at up to 120 km/h. Built by China Road and Bridge Corporation and launched in 2017, it passes through Tsavo National Park — home to lions, elephants, and the Man-Eaters of Tsavo. The SGR dramatically reduced journey time from 12+ hours on the old metre-gauge line.
The train runs on every day of the week. The full route covers 4 stops with a total journey time of approximately 4h 30m.
Available travel classes include Economy. Fares start from KES 1,200 for Economy.
Book Madaraka Express SGR tickets at krc.co.ke, the official Kenya Railways portal. Online booking opens 30 to 120 days before departure depending on the operator. Book in advance for the best seat selection and lowest available fares.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to locate the correct platform and coach.
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Book Madaraka Express SGR tickets at krc.co.ke, the official Kenya Railways portal. Compare fares and seat availability before booking. Online booking typically opens 30 to 90 days before departure.
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Visit Kenya RailwaysMadaraka Express SGR departs at 08:00 and arrives at the final destination at 12:30. Total journey time is approximately 4h 30m. Always verify current timings with Kenya Railways before travelling.
Madaraka Express SGR fares start from approximately 1,200 (economy class). Book at krc.co.ke for the latest prices.
Book Madaraka Express SGR tickets at krc.co.ke, the official Kenya Railways booking portal. Tickets are also available at station booking offices. Book in advance for popular routes and holiday periods.
Madaraka Express SGR makes 4 stops. The route starts at Nairobi Terminus (SGR) and ends at Mombasa Terminus (SGR). Major intermediate stops include Mtito Andei Station, Voi Station.
Check the running days shown in the hero section on this page. Some routes run daily, others run on selected days only. Always verify the current running schedule on the Kenya Railways website or app before booking.
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