SGR Shuttle Mombasa to Ukunda: direct transfer from Miritini terminus

Miritini to Ukunda in about an hour and fifteen minutes.

SGR Shuttle Mombasa runs transfers from Miritini SGR terminus straight to Ukunda, 78 km down the south coast. Most people booking this route are actually headed to Diani, since Ukunda is the town right behind it, but plenty of travellers have business or family in Ukunda itself. Either way, your driver's set up before you leave Nairobi.

It's a working town more than a beach resort, with the airstrip, the market, and most of the south coast's supply chain running through it. If that's where you're going, or where you're passing through on the way to the beach, the transfer works the same.

Miritini SGR to Ukunda: route overview

This one crosses water early. From Miritini you head to the Likoni Ferry, cross the channel, then continue south on the A14 through Tiwi before reaching Ukunda. The ferry can add anywhere from ten minutes to half an hour depending on the queue, which is the main variable on this route. Once you're across, it's a straight run down the coast road. Call it an hour fifteen on a normal day.

Your driver waits at the SGR Shuttle Mombasa point near the arrivals gate, with your name on a sign and your train number already logged. They're watching the live arrivals board, so a delayed train doesn't cost you anything extra in waiting time.

Drop-off is wherever you need in Ukunda, whether that's near the airstrip, the town centre, or one of the residential areas just back from the beach road.

SGR shuttle Ukunda fare from Miritini

Fixed pricing for the 78 km route, ferry crossing included. Nothing added once you're in the car.

Prices last updated June 2026. Ferry fees for the vehicle are included in your fare, you won't pay separately at Likoni.

How to book your SGR shuttle to Ukunda

Same four steps as every route we run.

About Ukunda

Ukunda isn't a beach destination in the way Diani is, even though they're practically neighbours. It's the town that keeps Diani running. The market, the banks, the supermarkets, the matatu stage, most of it sits in Ukunda rather than on the beach strip itself. Moi International Airport, the small airstrip that serves the south coast, is here too, which makes Ukunda the actual landing point for a lot of domestic flights heading to Diani.

If you're staying in Ukunda rather than passing through, you're probably closer to local life than the resort crowd. There are good local eateries, a busy daily market worth a wander even if you're not buying anything, and quick access to Diani's beach without paying Diani's prices for everything else.

A handful of guesthouses and smaller hotels operate in and around Ukunda itself, often at lower rates than the beachfront properties a few kilometres away. Distances to the beach are short, usually a ten or fifteen minute tuk-tuk ride from most parts of town.

There's no real off season for Ukunda the way there is for some beach towns, since it functions year round as a working hub rather than a holiday spot. The transfer from Miritini runs the same regardless of when you land. Book your seat now →

Why pre-book your Ukunda transfer from Miritini?

The ferry crossing is the part most people don't think about until they're stuck in the queue.

Heading somewhere else on the coast?

We run transfers to all twelve coastal destinations from Miritini. If Ukunda's actually a stop on the way to the beach, or you've got others in your group going elsewhere, here's the rest of the network.

Frequently asked questions: SGR shuttle to Ukunda

• How do I get from Mombasa SGR to Ukunda?

  SGR Shuttle Mombasa transfers you directly from Mombasa SGR Terminus to Ukunda stage. The journey takes approximately 75 minutes and costs KES 700 per person.

• Is Ukunda the same as Diani Beach?

  Ukunda is the main town at the junction leading to Diani Beach. Diani Beach itself is a 5–15 minute tuk-tuk ride from Ukunda stage, along the hotel strip on the beachfront.

• What is the difference in fare to Ukunda vs Diani Beach?

  The fare to Ukunda stage is KES 700. For Diani Beach (past Ukunda), the fare is KES 600, with a per-km top-up of KES 80/km if your hotel is further down the strip.