Kenya Railways has released the official schedule for the newly launched Mombasa Commuter Rail Service, offering residents a dependable and affordable transport option across the coastal city.
The service links Mombasa Terminus, Miritini, and the Mombasa Railway Station in the Central Business District, providing a reliable alternative to road travel and helping passengers avoid traffic congestion.
The fare for the service has been set at Sh50 per trip. Trains departing Mombasa Terminus leave at 4:10 am, 7:20 am, 2:25 pm, 6:25 pm, and 9:00 pm, while trains from Mombasa Railway Station heading to the Terminus are scheduled at 6:25 am, 12:35 pm, 5:30 pm, and 7:20 pm, with a final service at 7:55 pm.
Kenya Railways said the timetable has been structured to ensure smooth connections with the SGR Madaraka Express trains.
Passengers using the 8:00 am, 3:00 pm, and 10:00 pm Madaraka Express services from Nairobi can transfer to link trains departing Mombasa Railway Station at 6:25 am, 12:35 pm, and 7:20 pm, respectively.
Similarly, those arriving at Mombasa Terminus aboard the 4:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 8:30 pm Madaraka Express trains can connect to link trains to the CBD departing at 4:10 am, 2:25 pm, and 9:00 pm.
Kenya Railways emphasized that the service provides commuters with a faster and more convenient way to travel across Mombasa, bypassing the city’s traffic congestion. The agency also described it as part of a broader plan to expand commuter rail transport in major urban centres, delivering affordable and reliable mobility solutions for residents.
On Wednesday, President William Ruto officially commissioned the Mombasa Commuter Rail Service, which connects Miritini, Changamwe West, Changamwe East, Shimanzi, Mazeras, and the Mombasa CBD.
The President said the initiative forms part of the government’s strategy to extend the rail network from Naivasha to Malaba through Kisumu and along the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport corridor, reinforcing Kenya’s role as Africa’s gateway.
“The Mombasa Commuter Rail Service marks a bold step in transforming transport by linking the city centre with the SGR terminus at Miritini and other key stops, easing congestion and offering Kenyans a faster, safer, and more reliable transport system,” the President said.
He added that the rehabilitation of the 13.8km line, along with a 2.8km link to the SGR, closes a historic gap at Kilometre Zero, improving connectivity and urban mobility in the coastal city.
