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37,367 Foreign Tourists Used Trains in Daop 2 Bandung Area

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • PT Kereta Api Indonesia Daop 2 Bandung recorded 37,367 foreign tourists using its train services from January to June 2026.
  • Stasiun Bandung was the busiest station for foreign passengers, accounting for 75% of the total.
  • The railway operator attributes the popularity to safety, security, comfort, punctuality, and improved connectivity to tourist destinations.

PT Kereta Api Indonesia Daop 2 Bandung reported that 37,367 foreign tourists traveled by train in its service area between January and June 2026. The railway operator noted a growing demand for train travel among both foreign and domestic tourists.

"Throughout the first semester of 2026 (January-June), PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) Daop 2 Bandung recorded 37,367 foreign national passengers using train services from various stations in the Daop 2 Bandung region," stated Manager of Public Relations Kuswardojo on Monday (August 3, 2026). He emphasized that trains are becoming a preferred mode of transportation for travelers.

The company is committed to prioritizing safety, security, comfort, and punctuality. Enhanced connectivity to numerous tourist attractions further solidifies the train as a top choice for visitors. Stasiun Bandung emerged as the station with the highest number of foreign passengers, serving 28,078 individuals, which constitutes approximately 75% of all foreign passengers within the Daop 2 Bandung area.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.