Save 30% on Train Tickets for the 2026–2027 Year-End Holiday Season

Travelers planning to take the train during the 2026 Christmas and 2027 New Year holiday season (Nataru) can enjoy a 30% discount on selected tickets. Through a government transportation stimulus program, passengers can travel at more affordable fares for departures scheduled from December 22, 2026, to January 4, 2027.

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) (KAI) is supporting the program initiated by the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs in collaboration with relevant ministries, particularly the Directorate General of Railways (DJKA) under the Ministry of Transportation. The initiative aims to maintain public purchasing power while encouraging tourism and regional economic activities during the year-end holiday season.

Discounted tickets have been available for booking since November 7, 2026. Passengers can purchase them through all KAI official ticketing channels, including the Access by KAI application. The application allows customers to search for train schedules, check discounted ticket availability, and complete their bookings conveniently.

KAI Vice President of Corporate Communication Anne Purba expressed her appreciation to the Government for providing transportation incentives that allow people to plan their holidays at more affordable costs. The discount is expected to help families allocate their travel budgets to other needs, such as accommodation and tourism activities at their destinations.

The 30% discount applies exclusively to commercial economy-class services on selected train journeys included in the program. Eligible services include KA Malabar, Mutiara Selatan, Senja Utama Solo, Fajar Utama Solo, Mataram, Lodaya, Sancaka, Gaya Baru Selatan, Jayabaya, Harina, Bogowonto, Gajahwong, Senja Utama Yogyakarta, Fajar Utama Yogyakarta, Sawunggalih, Gunungjati, Cakrabuana, Pangandaran, Papandayan, Parahyangan, Madiun Jaya, Blambangan, Singasari, Brantas, Ranggajati, Wijayakusuma, Bangunkarta, Gumarang, and Dharmawangsa.

Other eligible services include KA Kertanegara, Malioboro, Ciremai, Menoreh, Tawang Jaya Premium, Kamandaka, Joglosemarkerto, Tegal Bahari, Mutiara Timur, Kaligung, Majapahit, Logawa, Jayakarta, Kertajaya, Jaka Tingkir, Progo, Tawang Jaya, Ambarawa, Matarmaja, Pasundan, Batavia, Sangkuriang, and Pangrango.

The program also covers selected facultative services, including KA Cirebon Fakultatif, Sribilah Fakultatif, and Gajayana Fakultatif, as well as specific journeys operated by KA Sancaka, Kaligung, Sancaka Utara, Ijen, Banyubiru, Blora Jaya, Arjuno, and Borobudur. Additional train services included in the program are Lodaya Tambahan, Brantas Tambahan, Dharmawangsa Tambahan, and Sembrani Tambahan.

Anne explained that the discount is limited to commercial economy-class tickets on designated train journeys, including trainsets that offer more than one service class. The discount does not apply to special fares and cannot be combined with other discounts or concessionary fares. It is also subject to the availability of allocated discounted tickets or fares. Tickets purchased under this program remain eligible for cancellation or rescheduling in accordance with applicable terms and conditions.

To check whether a journey qualifies for the discount, passengers can review ticket availability through the Access by KAI application before completing payment. KAI also encourages the public to plan their trips in advance to enjoy a wider selection of travel schedules during the holiday season.

The Government's Nataru transportation stimulus covers several modes of transportation, including rail, air, sea, and ferry services. At the national level, the program applies to journeys scheduled from December 17, 2026, to January 10, 2027, with different discount terms and conditions for each transportation mode.

The initiative comes amid growing public mobility. From January to October 2026, KAI Group served 442,529,105 passengers, an increase of 6.86% compared with the same period last year. Specifically, KAI's long-distance and local train services served 49,932,766 passengers, representing an increase of 8.99% compared with January–October 2025.

Anne emphasized that KAI is ready to support the Government's policy by providing convenient ticket booking services and ensuring operational readiness throughout the Christmas and New Year transportation period. She encouraged the public to take advantage of the discount program to plan family trips and enjoy more affordable year-end holidays.

KAI reminds passengers to check their travel schedules and applicable fare conditions through the Access by KAI application and the company's official information channels.