Mombasa Terminus (SGR)
Mombasa Terminus
The eastern terminus of the Standard Gauge Railway built by China. Riding the Madaraka Express to and from Nairobi is a classic experience.
Mombasa Terminus is located at Miritini on the mainland side. It is the eastern start of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), which opened in 2017, was built by Chinese companies, and has a station building designed to evoke waves and a harbor. The Madaraka Express to and from Nairobi takes about 5–6 hours. The route passes along the edge of Tsavo National Park, and if you're lucky you can see elephants and giraffes from the window, a classic route featured in Chinese-language guides. Tickets must be bought through official channels with passport registration, and you should arrive early for the strict security check, at least 1 hour ahead. The station is about 15 km from the Old Town, a 30–40 minute taxi ride.
Opening hours
Follows train schedule
Nearby sights
- Akamba Handicraft Cooperative
- Mombasa Tusks
- Mackinnon Market (Marikiti)
- Shree Jain Temple Mombasa
- Holy Ghost Cathedral, Mombasa
- Mombasa Old Town
- Tamarind Dhow Sunset Cruise
- Fort Jesus