Save More on Your Year-End Holiday, Nataru Train Tickets Still Available with a 30% Discount

People planning to travel during the 2026 Christmas and 2027 New Year holiday season still have plenty of opportunities to secure train tickets. As of November 11, 2026, ticket sales for the Nataru transportation period had reached just 10.94% of the provisional seat capacity. Passengers can also take advantage of a government-backed 30% discount on commercial economy-class train services.

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) (KAI) recorded 237,687 tickets sold for departures scheduled between December 17, 2026, and January 6, 2027. As of Wednesday (November 11) at 2:00 p.m. local time, the provisional capacity stood at 2,173,144 seats. Ticket sales are ongoing, with bookings for upcoming departure dates opening in stages.

KAI Vice President of Corporate Communication Anne Purba explained that regular tickets were already available for departures through December 26, 2026. Meanwhile, tickets for subsequent departure dates will be released gradually in accordance with the applicable booking schedule. This gives passengers more opportunities to consider different travel dates and routes for their year-end holidays.

Of the tickets sold so far, 127,419 were for commercial services and 110,268 were for Public Service Obligation (PSO) services. Economy class accounted for the largest share, with 208,814 tickets sold, followed by executive class with 28,718 tickets and business class with 155 tickets.

Demand for travel around Christmas is also beginning to emerge. December 24, 2026, currently leads with 45,132 tickets sold, followed by December 23 with 39,501 tickets and December 25 with 36,201 tickets. These figures may continue to increase as bookings remain open.

Several train services have also recorded strong booking numbers. Among PSO services, KA Bengawan leads with 19,580 tickets sold, followed by KA Airlangga with 17,841, KA Kahuripan with 13,365, and KA Serayu with 13,286. For commercial services, KA Progo recorded 6,310 tickets, KA Sawunggalih 5,674, and KA Majapahit 5,117.

Anne encouraged passengers to plan their trips by selecting their preferred travel dates and routes, then booking through the Access by KAI app or other official KAI sales channels. These platforms allow passengers to check schedules and seat availability directly.

In addition to regular ticket sales, passengers can also benefit from a government transportation stimulus program offering a 30% discount on commercial economy-class train journeys. Initiated by the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs in collaboration with relevant ministries and supported by the Directorate General of Railways (DJKA) under the Ministry of Transportation, the program applies to departures from December 22, 2026, through January 4, 2027.

As of November 11, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. local time, 75,298 discounted tickets had been sold from the program's total allocation of 1,043,896 seats. This means 968,598 seats, or approximately 92.79% of the allocation, were still available.

So far, discounted ticket sales cover departures from December 22 to 26, 2026. December 24 recorded the highest sales, with 22,951 tickets, followed by December 23 with 18,480 tickets and December 25 with 17,389 tickets. Bookings for later departure dates will open gradually.

According to Anne, the discount program gives passengers an opportunity to enjoy more affordable year-end travel. The remaining allocation can be used in accordance with the program period and the applicable booking schedule.

Discounted tickets are available through all official KAI sales channels. The offer applies exclusively to commercial economy-class services and cannot be combined with other discounts or fare reductions. Tickets remain eligible for cancellation or rescheduling in accordance with applicable terms and conditions.

KAI advises passengers to double-check their departure dates, origin and destination stations, and fare conditions before completing their transactions. Planning ahead gives passengers more flexibility in choosing suitable travel schedules while making the most of the Nataru discount program.

KAI continues to prepare its services to ensure safe, secure, comfortable, and punctual journeys throughout the Christmas and New Year holiday season.