Kenya Railways Update Jan 2022: Nairobi-Kisumu Safari train timetable and fares

Article by Maureen Kasuku

Tue. 25th Jan, 2022 at 2:37PM

Kenya Railways resumed its operations along the Nairobi-Kisumu Meter-Gauge Railway last December after a decade-long hiatus. This route has a refurbished train that can carry upto 212 passengers.
The safari train has both economy and business classes. An economy ticket will set you back Ksh 600 while a business class ticket costs Ksh 2000. Passengers in business class will enjoy free Wi-Fi and refreshments.
Kenya Railways just updated their fare and timetable chart as follows:

Nairobi to Nakuru Departure from Nairobi: 0600 hours Arrival at Nakuru: 1135 hours
Nakuru to Kisumu Departure from Nakuru: 1145 hours Arrival at Kisumu: 1745 hours 3. Kisumu to Nakuru 600 hours Arrival at Nakuru: 1300 hours
Nakuru to Nairobi Departure from Nakuru: 1310 hours Arrival at Nairobi: 1820 hours

Unlike the Madaraka Express to Mombasa, you can't book online yet. Please call 0115-169759 or 0115-102558 to make a booking.
*Image: FILE PHOTO | NMG

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