Skip the Haggle.
Get to Diani Backpackers
for KSh 1,000.
Shared shuttle from Mombasa SGR Terminus straight to Diani Backpackers. Book before you even board in Nairobi.
Book Your Transfer
Select your direction, date and seats — we'll show you available departures.
💳 Pay by M-Pesa after selecting your departure time · Confirmed instantly
No guessing which matatu stage. No second vehicle.
Know the number going in. Not a starting offer.
Delayed Madaraka Express? Your seat's still there.
No ferry queue. Straight through.
The real cost of doing it yourself
One Fixed Price.
No Negotiation.
You've done the budget travel maths already. Dorm bed sorted, meals mapped out, boda fares scoped. The one variable you can't plan for is the transfer touts at Miritini.
Compare that to piecing it together yourself: a boda to the main road, a wait for a matatu heading south, another change once you're through the bypass, then negotiating the last stretch to the hostel. Doable, sure.
But you'll spend more time and mental energy on it than the KSh 1,000 you might save — and there's a real chance you'll pay more once a driver clocks the backpack and the accent.
Everything sorted before you land in Mombasa
Direct to Diani Backpackers
No guessing which matatu stage is closest, no second vehicle. Walk off the train, into the shuttle, arrive at the hostel.
Fixed price, paid before you travel
KSh 1,000 per seat. That's the price — not a starting offer, not a 'final price' after three rounds in the terminus heat.
A driver actually waiting for you
Not a crowd of touts competing for your attention the second you step off the platform. One driver, your name on a board.
We track your train
Delayed Madaraka Express? Your seat's still there when you land — no extra charge, no rebooking hassle.
~60–75 min via Dongo Kundu Bypass
No ferry queue to sit through. Straight down the bypass and onto the south coast highway.
Pay by M-Pesa, confirmed instantly
Book from your phone before you even board in Nairobi. Confirmation straight to your number.
Same deal in reverse.
Book your return shuttle from Diani Backpackers to Miritini whenever you know your onward train, and skip doing this whole negotiation twice.
Travelling as a group?
Solo traveller? The shared shuttle at KSh 1,000 is your move. Group of four splitting a private ride? We'll tell you the real price upfront — not the one they think you'll pay.
Common questions
Where exactly do I meet the driver at Miritini?
Your driver will be at the designated shuttle pickup point just outside the SGR terminus exit, holding a board with your name. We'll send you the exact meeting instructions with your booking confirmation.
What if my train is delayed?
We track the Madaraka Express in real time. If your train is delayed, your driver waits — no extra charge, no rebooking required.
Is this a shared or private ride?
The KSh 1,000 fare is for a shared shuttle seat. If you're travelling with others and want it direct (no additional pickups), a private transfer is available — ask us via WhatsApp for the group rate.
How do I pay?
Pay by M-Pesa after selecting your departure time on the next screen. You'll get an instant confirmation before you even board in Nairobi.
How long is the journey?
About 60–75 minutes from Miritini via the Dongo Kundu Bypass. No ferry queue — the bypass bypasses Mombasa island entirely.
Can I book a return trip at the same time?
Yes. Once you know your onward train time, use the 'Diani Backpackers → SGR Terminus' direction in the booking widget above to book your return.
Book Before You Even Leave Nairobi
Shared shuttle from KSh 1,000. Pay by M-Pesa, confirmed before you board.