Try KA Pandawa's Inaugural Journey, KAI Offers 50% Off Tickets!

Planning to explore Semarang, Solo, and Yogyakarta at a more affordable fare? KAI has an exciting offer for you! To welcome the inaugural journey of KA Pandawa on December 1, 2026, PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) is offering a 50% discount on tickets for passengers looking to experience its new Semarang–Solo–Yogyakarta service.

This promotion gives passengers the opportunity to enjoy more affordable intercity travel while experiencing KAI's newest service. Tickets for KA Pandawa's inaugural journey are now available through the Access by KAI app.

KAI Vice President of Corporate Communication Anne Purba explained that KA Pandawa provides an additional travel option for people commuting or carrying out activities across Semarang, Solo, and Yogyakarta. The three cities are closely connected through economic activities, education, trade, and tourism. Through this inaugural journey promotion, passengers can also experience the new service at a more affordable fare.

KA Pandawa will operate four trips daily, with two departures from Semarang Tawang Station at 5:35 AM and 2:45 PM, and two departures from Yogyakarta Station at 10:50 AM and 6:35 PM. Travel time between the cities starts from 2 hours and 37 minutes.

To ensure a comfortable journey, KA Pandawa will operate six Executive Class passenger cars, providing a total capacity of 300 seats per trip. The service will stop at Semarang Tawang, Solo Balapan, and Yogyakarta stations. Specifically, KA 342, departing from Yogyakarta at 6:35 PM, will also stop at Klaten Station.

The available departure schedules give passengers greater flexibility to plan their journeys around their daily activities. For instance, the morning departure from Semarang offers an option for passengers with early-day activities in Solo or Yogyakarta. Other departures provide additional flexibility to accommodate different travel schedules.

Anne hopes that KA Pandawa will become a preferred travel option for various needs, including commuting, business trips, family visits, and tourism across Semarang, Solo, and Yogyakarta. The interconnected activities in these three cities make the service a convenient alternative for intercity travel.

The introduction of this new service also aligns with the growing mobility of railway passengers. From January to October 2026, KAI served 49,932,766 long-distance and local train passengers, an increase of 8.99% compared to 45,814,275 passengers during the same period in 2025

Don’t miss the chance to experience KA Pandawa’s inaugural journey with a 50% discount! Book your tickets now through the Access by KAI app and enjoy a more affordable trip to Semarang, Solo, and Yogyakarta!