Mombasa SGR Terminus (Miritini) → Kilifi
SGR Mombasa to Kilifi Transfer
Step off the Madaraka Express at Miritini and find your driver at the exit holding your name. No haggling with station touts: straight to Kilifi, at a price agreed before you board in Nairobi.
- Distance
- ≈ 70 km
- Drive time
- 1h15–1h45
- Pickup
- Miritini station exit
- Price
- Fixed, per vehicle
From Miritini station to Kilifi
From Miritini the route heads back through Changamwe towards the city before turning north. The drive runs north on the Malindi road through Mtwapa and Kikambala, then crosses the 420 m Kilifi Bridge over the creek. Mnarani is just before the bridge, Bofa just after.
On the way you pass Nyali Bridge, Mtwapa Creek Bridge and Kilifi Bridge.
Skip the crowd at the station exit
Taxi drivers crowd the Miritini exit when a train comes in. Your driver holds a name board, helps with luggage and follows the train’s real arrival time, so a late train costs you nothing.
Staying in Kilifi
Mnarani on the south bank of the creek has the larger hotels, Bofa Beach has villas and eco-lodges, and Takaungu to the south is a quiet village with a few guesthouses.
We drop off across Kilifi town, Mnarani, Bofa Beach, Takaungu and Kilifi Creek.
After you arrive in Kilifi
Kilifi Creek: Sailing, paddle-boarding and fishing trips; Kilifi Boatyard is a well-known creek-side restaurant and fishing base.
Mnarani and Bofa are on opposite sides of the creek. Tell us which one when you book so we pick the right side of the bridge.
SGR transfers compared: Kilifi and nearby
| From Miritini to | Distance | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Kilifi | ≈ 70 km | 1h15–1h45 |
| Vipingo | ≈ 50 km | 60–85 min |
| Mtwapa | ≈ 30 km | 40–65 min |
| Bamburi | ≈ 25 km | 35–60 min |
Approximate road distances and times in normal traffic.
How it works
- 1
Send your train date, class, hotel and passenger count on WhatsApp.
- 2
We confirm the fixed price and your driver’s details.
- 3
Your driver waits at the Miritini exit with a name board.
- 4
You are driven to your accommodation in Kilifi.
SGR Mombasa to Kilifi Transfer: common questions
How far is Kilifi from the Mombasa SGR station?
About 70 km by road, usually 1h15–1h45.
Do you cover Takaungu and Mnarani?
Yes, along with Kilifi town and Bofa Beach.
What if my train arrives late?
We track the train and your driver waits. There is no extra charge for a late train.
Can you take me from Kilifi to the SGR for the train to Nairobi?
Yes. We time the pickup so you reach Miritini with a comfortable margin for the station’s security check and boarding.
How do I pay?
By M-Pesa, card, or cash in KES, USD, EUR or GBP. The price is fixed when you book on WhatsApp and does not change on the day.