SGR Shuttle Bombolulu: direct transfer from Miritini terminus

Miritini to Bombolulu in about 39 minutes. KES 300 per person.

SGR Shuttle Mombasa runs a direct transfer from Miritini SGR terminus to Bombolulu, the residential and cultural suburb 19.5 km north of Mombasa city. Most people heading here are visiting family or friends, handling business in the area, or stopping at the Bombolulu Workshops before continuing to the beach resorts further north. Whatever brings you, the transfer is straightforward. Book before you board in Nairobi and your driver is waiting when the train arrives.

Bombolulu isn't a tourist destination in the conventional sense, but the Workshops draw visitors from across the coast, and the area is well placed for accessing both Mombasa and the north coast resort strip.

Miritini SGR to Bombolulu: route overview

From Miritini the transfer heads north, skirting around Mombasa city and onto the road that runs up toward Nyali and the north coast. Bombolulu sits roughly 19.5 km from the terminus, about 39 minutes under normal conditions. It's a shorter run than most of our north coast destinations since Bombolulu is closer to Mombasa than the beach resorts further along the B8. No ferry crossing on this route.

Your driver waits at the SGR Shuttle Mombasa meeting point at the Miritini arrivals gate, name sign ready, train number already logged. If the SGR train is delayed, they wait without charging extra. Your booking confirmation includes their direct phone number so you can reach them immediately on arrival if needed.

Drop-off is door-to-door at your specific address in Bombolulu. Residential addresses, the Workshops, a local market, or any other location are all fine. Give us the exact address at booking so your driver isn't guessing on arrival.

SGR shuttle Bombolulu 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 Bombolulu

About Bombolulu

Bombolulu is a residential suburb sitting north of Mombasa city, most easily described as the first major community you reach heading up toward the north coast resort areas. It's a functioning town rather than a tourist destination, with a local market, residential streets, and the kind of practical infrastructure that serves the surrounding area rather than visitors.

The exception, and the reason a meaningful number of visitors specifically come here, is the Bombolulu Workshops and Cultural Centre. Run by the Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya, the Workshops employ artisans with physical disabilities producing handcrafted jewellery, leather goods, textiles, and woodwork that are sold both locally and internationally. The site also has a cultural village area that demonstrates traditional Kenyan homesteads from different communities, a theatre, and a restaurant. It's open to visitors and worth a few hours if you're in the area, especially if you're interested in buying directly from the people who made what you're buying.

Bombolulu works well as a base if you need to be near Mombasa without paying city centre prices, since it's close enough to reach the CBD quickly and positioned well for day trips to the north coast beach resorts.

Why pre-book your Bombolulu transfer from Miritini?

Short trip. Still worth sorting in advance.

Heading somewhere else on the coast?

Bombolulu is a stop on the way to the north coast for a lot of travellers. If you're continuing to the beach or splitting up from a group, here's the rest of the network.

Frequently asked questions: SGR shuttle to Bombolulu

• How far is Bombolulu from Mombasa SGR terminus?

  Bombolulu is 19.5 km from Mombasa SGR Terminus at Miritini, about 39 minutes by road. No ferry crossing on this route.

• How much does the SGR shuttle to Bombolulu cost?

  KES 300 per person from Miritini SGR terminus to Bombolulu. Fixed fare confirmed at booking. Nothing added on arrival.

• What are the Bombolulu Workshops?

  The Bombolulu Workshops and Cultural Centre is a project run by the Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya. It employs artisans with physical disabilities who produce handcrafted jewellery, leather goods, textiles, and woodwork. The site is open to visitors and also has a cultural village, a theatre, and a restaurant. It's one of the more genuine craft shopping experiences on the Kenya coast since you're buying directly from the people who made the work.

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

  Yes. We run return transfers from Bombolulu to Miritini terminus for passengers catching a train back to Nairobi. Book with your departure train number and we'll arrange pick-up from your Bombolulu address in good time.

• Is Bombolulu close to the north coast beaches?

  It's reasonably close. Nyali Beach is the nearest at around 12 km from Bombolulu, Bamburi a bit further north. If you're staying in Bombolulu but want beach access, both are reachable by tuk-tuk or a short taxi ride. Alternatively we can arrange a transfer to any of the north coast beach destinations directly from Miritini if your plans change.

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

  A pre-booked shuttle from Miritini is the most direct option, especially useful if you're heading to a residential address where an unbriefed driver might struggle. Public transport from Miritini to Bombolulu involves connections through Mombasa CBD rather than a direct route, which adds time and is less practical with luggage.