
Cikuray Train Offers Economy Class Trains and Farmer-Trader Trains, Jakarta-Garut Trips Cost Only IDR 45,000!
Good news for business owners, farmers, MSMEs, and budget travelers! Mobilizing local natural resources and intercity travel is now easier, cheaper, and more comfortable. PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero), in collaboration with the Directorate General of Railways (DJKA) of the Ministry of Transportation and the Garut Regency Government, officially launched the People's Economic Rail program through the new Cikuray train at Garut Station.
This program offers two facilities simultaneously: the People's Economic Train and the Farmer-Trader Train. This is a real solution for people who want to transport agricultural products or merchandise directly to market centers at a more affordable cost.
The Cikuray train strategically connects various regions with complementary economic characteristics. Just imagine, in one trip, you can connect directly to 12 major stations.
Agricultural & Horticultural Centers: Garut, Cibatu, Leles.
Trade & Education Centers: Kiaracondong, Bandung, Cimahi.
Industrial Areas: Purwakarta, Cikampek, Karawang, Cikarang, Bekasi.
National Economic Center: Jakarta.
This means that farmers and MSMEs from Garut can now distribute their goods directly to the heart of the industry and Jakarta's largest consumer market with great convenience!
To ensure extra comfort during travel, KAI has made major upgrades to its train facilities. In one train, the Cikuray train now carries:
6 Economy-Friendly Trains: Capacity optimized to 93 seats per train, providing comfortable travel with seats that can be adjusted depending on the direction of travel.
1 Farmer-Trader Train: With a capacity of 73 seats, the space is designed to be more user-friendly for passengers carrying productive goods or agricultural products to market.
As a train fully supported by government subsidies (PSO), the longest fare for the Garut to Senen Market (Jakarta) route is only IDR 45,000! A very pocket-friendly price for a journey of hundreds of kilometers.
It's no wonder the Cikuray train has become the new favorite among the public. Based on KAI commercial data, the popularity of this train continues to skyrocket:
Year | Customers |
2022 | 293,265 |
2023 | 514,767 |
2024 | 591,089 |
2025 | 615,723 |
January - May 2026 | 266,993 |
In total, more than 2.2 million customers have proven the reliability of this train. This figure is clear evidence that the Cikuray train is a top choice for business and leisure travelers.