KAI's Eid Transportation Ticket Sales Reach 2.57 Million, with 1.9 Million Seats Still Available

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) recorded that ticket sales for the 2026 Eid (Lebaran) Transport period covering departures from March 11 to April 1, 2026, continue to increase. As of March 11, 2026, at 10:00 WIB, a total of 2,578,820 tickets have been sold, representing 57.3 percent of the 4,498,696 total seats provided across Long-Distance and Local Train services. With this achievement, approximately 1,919,876 seats remain available for the public during the Eid period.

For Long-Distance Train services, ticket sales reached 2,468,309, or 69.1 percent of the 3,571,760 total seats provided. Consequently, around 1,103,451 seats remain available for passengers booking homecoming (mudik) or return journeys to various destination cities.

Meanwhile, for Local Train services managed by KAI, 110,511 tickets have been sold, or 11.9 percent out of the 926,936 total seats available, leaving approximately 816,425 seats open. Local train ticket sales generally rise closer to departure dates, as most services only open for booking 7 days prior to travel (H-7).

Vice President of Corporate Communication at KAI, Anne Purba, stated that the public still has ample opportunities to secure train tickets during this year's Eid Transport period.

"Ticket availability remains widely open across various routes. We encourage the public to plan their trips early and make use of the various available schedule options to ensure a comfortable and smooth homecoming journey," said Anne.

Based on preliminary data, the peak of the homecoming flow is predicted to occur on H-3 prior to Eid, with daily travel volume expected to reach around 247,440 passengers. This figure remains subject to change alongside ticket booking dynamics in the days leading up to Eid.

Several favorite destination stations for the 2026 Eid Transport include Pasarsenen, Gambir, Yogyakarta, Bekasi, Surabaya Pasar Turi, Purwokerto, Semarang Tawang, Bandung, Surabaya Gubeng, and Jatinegara. These stations serve as primary movement hubs for travelers heading to various destination cities across Java during the homecoming period.

Additionally, the Kereta Ekonomi Kerakyatan (People's Economy Class Train) continues to be a popular travel option among passengers during this year's Eid Transport period. To date, ticket sales have reached 21,451 out of 27,368 total seats available, representing approximately 78 percent occupancy, and are expected to grow continuously heading into the peak homecoming flow.

Anne added that KAI continues to monitor ticket sales progress and operational readiness across all regions to ensure smooth public travel during the Eid period.

"Through journey management, fleet readiness, and operational coordination on the ground, KAI ensures train services run optimally throughout the Eid Transport period," Anne concluded.

VP Corporate Communication KAI