The additional service will run daily in both directions, with the Nairobi-Mombasa train departing at 9:40 am and the Mombasa-Nairobi service leaving at 4:30 pm.
Kenya Railways has announced additional Madaraka Express passenger services between Nairobi and Mombasa during the festive season to accommodate increased demand from holiday travellers.
In a notice issued on Friday, November 13, the railway operator said the additional train would operate from December 1, 2026, to January 4, 2027, offering passengers more travel options during the holiday period.
"To accommodate increased passenger demand during the festive season, Kenya Railways will operate an additional Madaraka Express Passenger Service train from 1st December 2026 to 4th January 2027,” the announcement said.
The additional service will run daily in both directions, with the Nairobi-Mombasa train departing at 9:40 am and the Mombasa-Nairobi service leaving at 4:30 pm.
Kenya Railways added that passengers travelling from Nairobi will arrive at Voi at 1:35 pm, depart five minutes later at 1:40pm for Mombasa, and are expected to arrive at 3:35pm.
For passengers travelling from Mombasa, the train will arrive at Voi at 6:15 pm and depart at 6:20 pm before reaching Nairobi at 10:55 pm.
Kenya Railways encouraged passengers planning to travel during the festive season to book their seats early to avoid missing out due to increased demand.
