Mombasa SGR Terminus (Miritini) → Msambweni
SGR Mombasa to Msambweni 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 Msambweni, at a price agreed before you board in Nairobi.
- Distance
- ≈ 50 km
- Drive time
- 50–70 min
- Pickup
- Miritini station exit
- Price
- Fixed, per vehicle
From Miritini station to Msambweni
Miritini station sits right by the start of the Dongo Kundu bypass, so the South Coast is one of the smoothest rides from the train: no city crossing and no ferry. The route follows the bypass and the South Coast road past Ukunda and Diani, then continues south towards Msambweni town and the beach turn-offs.
On the way you pass Dongo Kundu bypass, Kombani, Ukunda and Gazi.
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 Msambweni
Stays are mostly boutique resorts and private villas along the shore; Funzi Island lodges are reached by boat from Bodo jetty.
We drop off across Msambweni town, Msambweni beach, Gazi, Bodo and Funzi Island.
After you arrive in Msambweni
Funzi Island: Mangrove channels, sandbanks and dolphin trips, 15–20 minutes by boat from Bodo jetty.
For Funzi Island lodges we drive you to Bodo jetty and time the pickup to the lodge’s boat.
SGR transfers compared: Msambweni and nearby
| From Miritini to | Distance | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Msambweni | ≈ 50 km | 50–70 min |
| Diani Beach | ≈ 35 km | 35–55 min |
| Tiwi | ≈ 25 km | 30–45 min |
| Shimoni | ≈ 80 km | 1h15–1h45 |
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 Msambweni.
SGR Mombasa to Msambweni Transfer: common questions
How far is Msambweni from the Mombasa SGR station?
About 50 km by road, usually 50–70 min.
Can you connect with a boat transfer to Funzi Island?
Yes. Tell us the lodge and we will coordinate the pickup time with their boat at Bodo jetty.
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 Msambweni 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.