Madaraka Express Train Timetable & Fares (2025 Update)

In recent years, since early 2017, the Kenya Railways corporation has facilitated easy movement, especially from Nairobi to Mombasa, with the introduction of the Madaraka Express Train, which consists of the Inter County, Express, and Night Train Types. Without a doubt, the Madaraka Express has become an essential means of transport, especially for those who are looking to beat long-distance travel using other means, such as buses or even shuttles. But one thing remains constant for all Madaraka Train Passengers? That’s understanding the train fares and even the schedules.

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Every year, the Kenya Railway Corporation (KRC) usually revises the fare structure for the Madaraka Traina, and as of the writing, the new fare structure is out for the 2025 financial year. And so, how much is Madaraka Train Faress? In this guide, you will discover everything that you need to know.

Madaraka Express train schedules for 2025

Below are the Madaraka Train Timetables updated for 2025:

From Nairobi to Mombasa

Train Type	Nairobi	Athi River	Emali	Kibwezi	Mtito Andei	Voi	Miasenyi	Mariakani	Mombasa
Inter-County	0800 HRS	0819 HRS	0927 HRS	1014 HRS	1050 HRS	1202 HRS	1241 HRS	1327 HRS	1400 HRS
Express	1500 HRS	–	–	–	–	1848 HRS	–	–	2008 HRS
Night Train	2200 HRS	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	0335 HRS

From Mombasa to Nairobi

Train Type	Mombasa	Mariakani	Miasenyi	Voi	Mtito Andei	Kibwezi	Emali	Athi River	Nairobi
Inter-County	0800 HRS	0826 HRS	0912 HRS	0949 HRS	1118 HRS	1151 HRS	1236 HRS	1345 HRS	1410 HRS
Express	1500 HRS	–	–	–	1638 HRS	–	–	–	2008 HRS
Night Train	2200 HRS	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	0335 HRS

Nairobi – Ngong Commuter Service (Monday to Friday)

From Nairobi Terminus to Ngong Town

Nairobi Terminus	Rongai	Ngong
0510 HRS	0534 HRS	0552 HRS
1840 HRS	1904 HRS	1922 HRS

From Ngong Town to Nairobi Terminus

Ngong	Rongai	Nairobi Terminus
0620 HRS	0635 HRS	0704 HRS
1947 HRS	2002 HRS	2028 HRS

Nairobi – Suswa Service (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)

From Nairobi Terminus to Suswa Town

Nairobi Terminus	Rongai	Ngong	Maai Mahiu	Suswa
0850 HRS	0914 HRS	0939 HRS	1034 HRS	1110 HRS

From Suswa Town to Nairobi Terminus

Suswa	Maai Mahiu	Ngong	Rongai	Nairobi Terminus
1550 HRS	1615 HRS	1711 HRS	1737 HRS	1810 HRS

Madaraka Express Fares 2025

Aside from knowing the Train Schedules or the Madaraka Express passenger trains, understanding the costs of moving from one location to another is essential. The Madaraka train operates as a unit, but within it, it is divided into two main travel classes: Economy and Business Class, each catering to different passenger needs and budgets.

The economy class is the cheaper option, costing KSh 1,500 in 2025, up from the previous fare of KSh 1,000 in 2024, for those traveling from Nairobi to Mombasa. On the other hand, the travel between the two stations, business or first class, is expensive, as passengers pay Ksh 4,500 for one trip. Below is the whole Madaraka Express train schedule in 2025 for all stations represented in Various groups:

Premium Class Fares (One way)

From/To	NAIROBI	ATHI-RIVER	EMALI	KIBWEZI	MTITO ANDEI	VOI	MIASENYI	MARIAKANI	MOMBASA
NAIROBI	–	480	3,180	4,860	5,980	8,540	9,820	11,500	12,000
ATHI-RIVER	–	–	2,640	4,380	5,500	8,060	9,340	11,020	11,580
EMALI	–	–	–	1,740	2,860	5,360	6,700	8,380	8,940
KIBWEZI	–	–	–	–	940	3,680	4,960	6,700	7,200
MTITO-ANDEI	–	–	–	–	–	2,560	3,820	5,520	6,080
VOI	–	–	–	–	–	–	1,280	2,960	3,520
MIASENYI	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	1,740	2,240
MARIAKANI	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	560
MOMBASA	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

Premium Class Fares (Return)

From/To	NAIROBI	ATHI-RIVER	EMALI	KIBWEZI	MTITO ANDEI	VOI	MIASENYI	MARIAKANI	MOMBASA
NAIROBI	–	800	5,300	8,100	9,970	14,240	16,370	19,170	20,000
ATHI-RIVER	–	–	4,400	7,300	9,170	13,440	15,570	18,370	19,300
EMALI	–	–	–	2,900	4,770	8,840	11,170	13,970	14,900
KIBWEZI	–	–	–	–	1,570	6,140	8,270	11,170	12,000
MTITO-ANDEI	–	–	–	–	–	4,270	6,370	9,200	10,140
VOI	–	–	–	–	–	–	2,140	4,940	5,870
MIASENYI	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	2,900	3,740
MARIAKANI	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	940
MOMBASA	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

First Class Fares

From/To	NAIROBI	ATHI RIVER	EMALI	KIBWEZI	MTITO ANDEI	VOI	MIASENYI	MARIAKANI	MOMBASA
NAIROBI	–	180	1,190	1,820	2,240	3,200	3,680	4,310	4,500
ATHI-RIVER	–	–	990	1,540	2,060	3,020	3,500	4,130	4,340
EMALI	–	–	–	650	1,070	2,010	2,510	3,140	3,350
KIBWEZI	–	–	–	–	350	1,380	1,860	2,510	2,700
MTITO-ANDEI	–	–	–	–	–	960	1,430	2,070	2,280
VOI	–	–	–	–	–	–	480	1,110	1,320
MIASENYI	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	650	840
MARIAKANI	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	210
MOMBASA	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

Economy Class Fares

From/To	NAIROBI	ATHI RIVER	EMALI	KIBWEZI	MTITO ANDEI	VOI	MIASENYI	MARIAKANI	MOMBASA
NAIROBI	–	90	390	600	740	1,050	1,350	1,410	1,500
ATHI-RIVER	–	–	330	540	680	990	1,160	1,350	1,430
EMALI	–	–	–	210	360	680	830	1,040	1,100
KIBWEZI	–	–	–	–	150	470	620	830	890
MTITO-ANDEI	–	–	–	–	–	320	480	690	750
VOI	–	–	–	–	–	–	170	380	440
MIASENYI	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	210	290
MARIAKANI	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	110
MOMBASA	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

Nairobi – Suswa Route

From/To	NAIROBI	RONGAI	NGONG	MAIMAHIU	SUSWA
NAIROBI	–	130	130	250	250
RONGAI	–	–	70	130	130
NGONG	–	–	–	130	130
MAIMAHIU	–	–	–	–	130
SUSWA	–	–	–	–	–

How To Get Madaraka Express Ticket

For those looking to travel using any of the Madaraka Express Train types, you are required to have a ticket before onboarding. Luckily enough, the Kenya Railway Corporation has made it easier for anyone to have seats reserved through the KRC Metric online booking portal. Here is how:

Visit the official booking portal at https://metickets.krc.co.ke/
Enter your travel details, including departure/destination stations and travel date
Select your preferred coach type (First Class or Economy Class) based on your budget and amenity preferences
Provide passenger information (name, ID/passport number, gender, nationality) and make payment via M-Pesa
Receive your e-ticket with a unique QR code via email or SMS, which you’ll need for boarding
Arrive at least one hour before departure with your original identification documents

Note that individual bookings can be made up to 30 days in advance, while group bookings (20+ passengers) require at least 32 days’ advance reservation. In addition to the Online Booking portal, you can also dial *639# on your Sfaraicom number to make your bookings or personally visit any Madaraka Train station near your location to book.

KRC Contacts

For more information, please contact:

Website: www.krc.co.ke
Twitter: KenyaRailways_
Facebook: Kenya Railways
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0709 907 000, 0709 907 555

We hope the guide has helped you understand everything to know about Madaraka Express passenger train fairs and the time of their operations. Still, if you have a rough time, we have provided you with KRC contacts in the article through which you can reach out for assistance. Otherwise, feel free to leave a comment below, and we will guide you.

Madaraka Express Train Timetable & Fares (2025 Update)