How to buy Madaraka Express ticket using USSD

Madaraka Express is managed by the Kenya Railways Corporation and offers Kenyan passengers an alternative mode of transport from one destination to another. The Railway Service had its fare hiked last year and apart from that the population using the service has greatly reduced. In this article, we check the procedure on how to buy Madaraka Express Ticket using USSD.

The Madaraka Express offers individuals custom services to be able to travel from one station to the other. KRC offers several stations where one can buy tickets and also be able to board the trains to their destinations. Safaricom has enabled customers who lack access to smartphone to also buy Madaraka Express tickets using USSD *639#.

The procedure is simple and does not require any sort of internet connection. It only requires an individuals intending to book using the USSD to have airtime loaded on their phone. Additionally, for payment, M-PESA account should be loaded with amount to pay for the Madaraka Express Ticket.

Madaraka Express Stations

The Madaraka Express allows Kenyans to board the trains at specific places. The SGR has 9 stations from which passengers can board and alight the trains once they arrive at their destinations. The stations include: –

1. Nairobi Terminus
2. Mtito Andei Station
3. Mombasa Terminus
4. Voi Station
5. Athi River Station
6. Emali Station
7. Mariakani Station
8. Miasenyi Station
9. Kibwezi Station

How to Buy Madaraka Express Ticket using *639#

To buy Madaraka Tickets, simply dial *639# and follow the prompts to buy a Madaraka Express ticket and pay via M-PESA. It’s easy and fast!

Buy up to a maximum of 5 tickets in one transaction 24/7 from the comfort of your home, office or even while on the go. You can book your ticket seven (7) days in advance plus a return ticket as long as it is within (seven) 7 day window period.

You may also buy tickets over the counter at the Mombasa and Nairobi termini and at the respective departing intermediate station or by calling 0709 388888 and paying via M-PESA. Group bookings of over 20 passengers must be made nine (9) days to the travel date.