KAI's Eid Transportation Ticket Sales Reach 2.70 Million, with 1.79 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 12, 2026, at 10:00 WIB, a total of 2,703,977 tickets have been sold, representing 60.1 percent of the 4,498,696 total seats provided across Long-Distance and Local Train services. With this achievement, approximately 1,794,719 seats remain available for the public during the Eid period.
For Long-Distance Train services, ticket sales reached 2,563,456, or 71.8 percent of the 3,571,760 total seats provided. Consequently, around 1,008,304 seats remain available for passengers booking homecoming (mudik) or return journeys to various destination cities.
Meanwhile, for Local Train services managed by KAI, 140,521 tickets have been sold, or 15.2 percent out of the 926,936 total seats available, leaving approximately 786,415 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 opportunities to secure train tickets during this year's Eid Transport period.
"Tickets are still widely available across various routes. We encourage the public to book early and choose from the available travel schedules to ensure a comfortable and hassle-free 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. Meanwhile, the peak of the return flow is estimated to occur on H+2 or March 24, 2026, with a potential 287,536 passengers in a single day. These figures remain subject to change alongside ticket booking dynamics in the days leading up to Eid.
Top 10 Favorite Long-Distance Train Routes:
1. Gambir – Yogyakarta: 27,052 passengers
2. Yogyakarta – Gambir: 24,686 passengers
3. Gambir – Semarang Tawang: 23,771 passengers
4. Semarang Tawang – Gambir: 22,227 passengers
5. Lempuyangan – Pasarsenen: 19,504 passengers
6. Pasarsenen – Lempuyangan: 19,006 passengers
7. Gambir – Cirebon: 18,166 passengers
8. Surabaya Pasar Turi – Pasarsenen: 17,978 passengers
9. Pasarsenen – Kutoarjo: 16,859 passengers
10. Gambir – Purwokerto: 16,408 passengers
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 21,955 out of 27,368 total seats available, representing approximately 80.2 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.
"Supported by effective journey management, fleet readiness, and strong operational coordination, KAI keeps train services running safely and efficiently throughout the Eid transportation period," Anne concluded.
VP Corporate Communication KAI