2026 Eid Train Ticket Sales Reach 3.25 Million

Ticket sales for PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) 2026 Eid (Lebaran) Transport period continue to rise as public mobility increases ahead of Eid. As of March 16, 2026, at 10:00 WIB, a total of 3,250,246 tickets have been sold, representing 72.2 percent of the 4,498,696 total seats provided across Long-Distance and Local Train services for travel between March 11 and April 1, 2026. Approximately 1,248,450 seats remain available for the public.

Vice President of Corporate Communication at KAI, Anne Purba, explained that public travel trends have been evident since the beginning of the Eid Transport period.

"Demand for rail travel began to increase in mid-March. Ticket sales indicate that many customers have chosen to begin their homecoming journeys earlier than usual, particularly on long-distance train services," said Anne.

For Long-Distance Train services, ticket sales reached 2,976,853, or 83.3 percent of the 3,571,760 total seats provided. Consequently, around 594,907 seats remain available for passengers booking homecoming or return journeys.

Meanwhile, for Local Train services managed by KAI, sales reached 273,393 tickets, or 29.5 percent out of the 926,936 total seats available, leaving approximately 653,543 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).

During the first five days of KAI's Eid Transport period (March 11–15, 2026), KAI served 760,209 long-distance train passengers.

Daily long-distance train occupancy rates were recorded as follows:
• March 11: 101,617 passengers out of 159,404 seat capacity (63.7%)
• March 12: 126,208 passengers out of 159,404 seat capacity (79.2%)
• March 13: 165,675 passengers out of 163,432 seat capacity (101.4%)
• March 14: 185,873 passengers out of 163,432 seat capacity (113.7%)
• March 15: 180,836 passengers out of 163,432 seat capacity (110.6%)

Anne explained that occupancy rates exceeding 100 percent occur due to dynamic travel patterns, where passengers board and alight at intermediate stations.

"On a single long-distance train trip, one seat can be used by more than one passenger across different route segments. This pattern allows the total number of passengers served to exceed the number of available physical seats," Anne clarified.

Based on preliminary data as of March 16, 2026, at 10:00 WIB, long-distance train passenger volume remains high. An estimated 156,762 passengers are expected to travel today, representing 95.9 percent of the total daily seat capacity of 163,432.

High-demand train services during the Eid period include KA Airlangga, KA Joglosemarkerto, KA Sri Tanjung, KA Bengawan, KA Kahuripan, and KA Rajabasa.

However, seat availability remains open on select services, such as KA Argo Lawu (Gambir–Solo), KA Argo Anjasmoro (Gambir–Surabaya Pasar Turi), and KA Kaligung (Cirebon Prujakan–Semarang Poncol).

Anne added that passengers can consider travel alternatives by adjusting departure schedules, selecting different routes, or utilizing connecting train schemes to suit their travel needs.

"With travel capacity still widely available, KAI encourages customers to plan and book their Eid journeys early, allowing them to enjoy a more comfortable, seamless, and pleasant homecoming experience by train," Anne concluded.

VP Corporate Communication KAI