Government Stimulus: Enjoy 30% Off Train Tickets for the Year-End Holiday Season
Ahead of the 2026 Christmas and 2027 New Year holiday season (Nataru), the public can enjoy more affordable train journeys through a government stimulus program offering a 30 percent discount on train tickets. The program, initiated by the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs in collaboration with relevant ministries, particularly the Directorate General of Railways (DJKA) of the Ministry of Transportation, aims to maintain public purchasing power while encouraging tourism activities and regional economic growth during the year-end holidays.
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero), or KAI, supports the implementation of this program by opening ticket bookings starting November 7, 2026. The discount applies to commercial economy-class trains departing between December 22, 2026, and January 4, 2027. Customers can access discounted fares through all official KAI ticket sales channels, including the Access by KAI app, which allows customers to select schedules, check ticket availability, and complete bookings conveniently.
KAI Vice President of Corporate Communication Anne Purba expressed her appreciation to the Government, particularly the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs and DJKA of the Ministry of Transportation, for providing transportation stimulus that enables the public to plan more affordable holidays.
“We would like to thank the Government for this transportation discount program. Reduced ticket prices allow people to allocate their travel budgets to other needs, ranging from accommodation to tourism activities. We hope more families can enjoy the year-end holidays while supporting economic activities across various regions,” Anne said.
The 30 percent discount applies specifically to commercial economy-class trains included in the program, including 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 options 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 facultative journeys, including KA Cirebon Fakultatif, Sribilah Fakultatif, Gajayana Fakultatif, as well as selected journeys of KA Sancaka, Kaligung, Sancaka Utara, Ijen, Banyubiru, Blora Jaya, Arjuno, and Borobudur. In addition, designated additional train services are included, such as Lodaya Tambahan, Brantas Tambahan, Dharmawangsa Tambahan, and Sembrani Tambahan.
Anne explained that the discount only applies to commercial economy-class tickets for designated train numbers, including train formations that offer more than one service class. The discount does not apply to special fares, cannot be combined with other reductions or discounts, and is available while discounted ticket allocations or fares remain available. Tickets already purchased may still be canceled or rescheduled in accordance with applicable regulations.
“Through the Access by KAI app, customers can check eligible journeys, select commercial economy class, and confirm discounted fare availability before making payment. We encourage the public to plan their departures early to have more travel options during the holiday season,” Anne explained.
The national Nataru transportation stimulus program covers rail, air, sea, and ferry transportation, with travel periods ranging from December 17, 2026, to January 10, 2027. Each transportation mode has its own discount terms and applicable period.
This stimulus comes amid increasing public mobility. From January to October 2026, KAI Group served 442,529,105 customers, representing growth of 6.86 percent compared with the same period in the previous year. Specifically, KAI's intercity and local train services served 49,932,766 customers, an increase of 8.99 percent compared with January–October 2025.
“KAI is ready to support the implementation of Government policies through convenient booking facilities and service readiness throughout the Christmas and New Year transportation period. We encourage the public to take advantage of this opportunity to plan journeys with their families while paying attention to schedules and applicable fare conditions,” Anne concluded.
VP Corporate Communication KAI