Indonesian Railways Offers 30% Discount on Economy Tickets for School Holidays
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) offers a 30% discount on commercial economy class train tickets.
- The promotion aims to make travel more affordable during the school holidays, from June 20 to July 5, 2026.
- KAI hopes the discount will encourage early travel planning and provide an economical transportation option.
Indonesian state-owned railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) is offering a 30% discount on its commercial economy class train tickets. The promotion runs from June 20 to July 5, 2026, coinciding with school holidays. KAI aims to provide more affordable travel options for those visiting family, taking vacations, or engaging in various activities in different cities.
Holiday season is one of the periods with high public mobility. At this moment, many families take advantage of their time together to travel to various regions. Therefore, KAI presents a more affordable fare program so that more people can plan their travel using train transportation.
Vice President of Corporate Communication Anne Purba stated that the school holiday period sees high mobility, with many families traveling together. "Through this 30% discount program, KAI wants to make it easier for people to enjoy safe, comfortable, and affordable travel by train," she said. The discounted tickets can be purchased starting June 6 through all official KAI sales channels.
School holidays are a moment that many families look forward to traveling together. Through this 30% discount program, KAI wants to make it easier for people to enjoy safe, comfortable, and affordable travel by train.
KAI hopes this initiative will assist travelers in planning their trips in advance and offer an economical alternative amid increased travel demand. The company also highlighted that trains are a popular choice due to their punctuality, comfort, and convenient access to various destinations. The discount program supports public movement during school holidays and stimulates economic activity in regions served by the railway.
We invite the public to take advantage of this discount program and plan their trips early.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.