SGR Shuttle Bamburi: direct transfer from Miritini terminus

Miritini to Bamburi Beach in about 35 minutes. KES 400 per person.

SGR Shuttle Mombasa runs a direct transfer from Miritini SGR terminus to Bamburi, the north coast beach strip 18 km up the coastal highway. It's a short run, one of the quickest on our network, and one of the most popular. Book before you board in Nairobi and your driver's already assigned, sign ready, train tracked.

Bamburi gets a lot of visitors who assume the north coast is harder to reach than Diani. It isn't. Thirty-five minutes from the terminus, no ferry crossing, no long highway stretches, straight up the B8 and you're there.

Miritini SGR to Bamburi: route overview

From Miritini the route heads north on the B8 coastal highway through Nyali and onto the Bamburi strip. No ferry crossing, no bridge queues to worry about, just a straight run up the coast road. Thirty-five minutes under normal traffic. Rush hour on the B8 near Nyali can add 10 to 15 minutes, but it rarely gets worse than that.

Your driver waits at the SGR Shuttle Mombasa meeting point at the Miritini arrivals gate, sign with your name, train number already logged. They're watching the live arrivals board. If the train runs late, they wait. No extra charge for delays.

Drop-off is door-to-door at your Bamburi hotel or address. Let us know your exact hotel name when booking, since the Bamburi strip runs for a few kilometres and some properties are at the northern end closer to Shanzu.

SGR shuttle Bamburi fare from Miritini

Fixed fare, set at booking. No surprise at drop-off.

Prices last updated June 2026. Private transfers cover direct transport with no other stops.

How to book your SGR shuttle to Bamburi

About Bamburi

Bamburi is the first proper beach strip you hit heading north from Mombasa, which makes it one of the most accessible parts of the Kenya coast for anyone arriving by SGR. The beach is wide, reef-protected, and consistent, good for swimming most of the day without worrying too much about tides. A mix of mid-range and larger international hotels lines the beach road, with enough restaurants and local spots inland to avoid being stuck in resort-only dining.

Haller Park is the main reason a lot of people end up in Bamburi rather than pushing further north. It's a former limestone quarry turned wildlife sanctuary, now home to giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, a fish farm, and a reptile park. Around 2 km from the beach strip, easy to reach by tuk-tuk. Worth half a day if you're staying for more than a night.

Nguuni Nature Sanctuary sits nearby too, quieter than Haller Park and good for walking trails through rehabilitated coastal forest. Not as well known but worth the visit.

Hotels include Bamburi Beach Hotel, Reef Hotel, Travellers Beach Hotel, and several larger all-inclusive properties along the strip. All reachable directly from Miritini by shuttle. Book your transfer now →

Why pre-book your Bamburi transfer from Miritini?

It's a short trip. Doesn't mean it's worth guessing at the terminus gate.

Heading somewhere else on the coast?

We cover all destinations from Miritini. If Bamburi isn't quite right or your group is splitting up, here's the rest of the north coast network.

Frequently asked questions: SGR shuttle to Bamburi

• How much is the SGR shuttle from Mombasa to Bamburi?

  KES 400 per person. That's the fixed fare from Miritini SGR terminus to Bamburi, confirmed at booking. Nothing added on arrival.

• How far is Bamburi from SGR Mombasa terminus?

  Bamburi is 18 km from Mombasa SGR Terminus at Miritini. The transfer runs north on the B8 coastal highway via Nyali and takes about 35 minutes under normal traffic. No ferry crossing on this route.

• How far is Bamburi from Mombasa town?

  Bamburi is about 10 km north of Mombasa city centre. From Miritini SGR terminus the distance is 18 km since the terminus sits on the western outskirts of the city rather than in the centre.

• Can I get a transfer from Bamburi back to SGR Mombasa?

  Yes. We run return transfers from Bamburi to Miritini for passengers heading back to Nairobi by SGR. Book with your departure train number and we'll arrange pick-up from your hotel in time for your train.

• Is Haller Park near Bamburi?

  Yes. Haller Park is about 2 km from the main Bamburi beach strip, easy to reach by tuk-tuk from your hotel. It's a rehabilitated limestone quarry turned wildlife sanctuary, home to giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, and a reptile park. Worth half a day if you're in Bamburi for more than a night.

• What is the best way to get from SGR Mombasa to Bamburi?

  A pre-booked shuttle from Miritini is the most direct option. Matatus to the north coast don't serve the SGR terminus directly, you'd need to take the commuter train into Mombasa CBD first and then connect north. With luggage after a long train from Nairobi, a 35-minute direct transfer for KES 400 is the simpler choice.

• Does the shuttle go to specific hotels in Bamburi?

  Yes, drop-off is door-to-door at your specific hotel. Give us the hotel name when booking since the Bamburi strip runs for several kilometres. Properties at the northern end near Shanzu are further along than those closer to Nyali, and your driver will know which end to head to.