395,531 Discounted School Holiday Train Tickets Still Available, KAI Reminds Passengers to Pack Light
Jakarta - The school holiday period is a much-anticipated moment for many families to return to their hometowns, go on holiday, or take their children to enjoy the experience of travelling by train. Amid this increased mobility, PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) is reminding passengers to prepare for their journeys carefully, including managing their belongings in accordance with baggage regulations.
Vice President Corporate Communication of KAI, Anne Purba, stated that a comfortable journey begins with simple preparations at home. Choosing items that are truly needed, packing neatly, and understanding baggage limits will help passengers enjoy a more relaxed trip from the moment they arrive at the station until they reach their destination.
“School holidays are often synonymous with suitcases, children’s bags, packed meals, and souvenirs. KAI encourages passengers to bring only what is necessary so that the space inside the train remains comfortable, the aisles stay clear, and the journey with family becomes more enjoyable,” Anne said.
KAI stipulates that each passenger is entitled to carry free baggage with a maximum weight of 20 kilograms, a maximum volume of 100 dm³, maximum dimensions of 70 cm x 48 cm x 30 cm, and a maximum of four items. These items must be placed on the overhead luggage racks or in designated areas.
These provisions are important to observe as the number of passengers increases during the school holiday season. When baggage is properly arranged, other passengers can also enjoy a comfortable journey. Station and onboard staff can also ensure a more orderly boarding process and trip.
For passengers carrying items exceeding 20 kg up to a maximum of 40 kg, or with a maximum volume of 200 dm³ and dimensions up to 70 cm x 48 cm x 60 cm, the items can still be brought into the carriage but will incur an excess baggage fee. The tariff is set at Rp10,000 per kilogram for Executive class, Rp6,000 per kilogram for Business class, and Rp2,000 per kilogram for Economy class.
Meanwhile, items weighing more than 40 kg or exceeding the dimensions of 70 cm x 48 cm x 60 cm are prohibited from being brought into the carriage. For large quantities of luggage, KAI advises passengers to use freight forwarding services to keep the journey practical and the seating area comfortable.
In addition to managing the quantity of luggage, passengers are also urged to pay attention to the types of items they carry. KAI prohibits passengers from bringing pets, narcotics, psychotropic substances, other illegal drugs, firearms or sharp weapons without official documentation, explosives, flammable materials, and pungent-smelling items that could disturb other passengers.
Anne added that baggage regulations are not solely about weight limits, but are part of shared travel etiquette. Inside a train carriage, every passenger shares space with other families, children, the elderly, and those travelling long distances.
“The train is a shared travel space. By bringing only sufficient luggage, passengers help maintain the comfort of others, facilitate smoother boarding, and make the holiday atmosphere feel warmer,” Anne said.
At the same time, public interest in the 30% Transport Discount programme for the school holiday period continues to show a positive response. This government programme, run through the Directorate General of Railways at the Ministry of Transportation, is valid for departures from 20 June to 5 July 2026 on Commercial Economy class services.
Based on data updated as of 24 June 2026 at 10.00 WIB, out of a cumulative total capacity of 1,174,624 seats, 779,093 tickets have been booked, representing 66.33 percent of the total quota. Consequently, 395,531 discounted seats are still available for the public to utilise as long as the quota remains.
School holiday travel patterns are also evident from the high passenger interest in several favourite routes. The Lempuyangan–Pasarsenen route recorded the highest number with 13,946 passengers, followed by Pasarsenen–Lempuyangan with 13,614 passengers, Pasarsenen–Yogyakarta with 12,216 passengers, Sukabumi–Bogor Paledang with 9,216 passengers, and Semarang Tawang Bank Jateng–Solo Balapan with 8,912 passengers.
In terms of train services, the highest volume was recorded on KA Joglosemarkerto with 39,263 passengers, KA Ambarawa Ekspres with 33,217 passengers, KA Pangrango with 32,076 passengers, KA Sawunggalih with 29,730 passengers, and KA Jayakarta with 22,969 passengers. This data shows that the school holidays are a driver of intercity mobility, family tourism, and public travel to various centres of activity across different regions.
Anne invited members of the public who have not yet obtained tickets to plan their journeys immediately through the Access by KAI application, the kai.id website, or other official KAI ticket sales channels. Passengers are also advised to re-check their departure schedules, identification, baggage regulations, and to arrive at the station early so that the boarding process runs smoothly.
“There are still hundreds of thousands of discounted seats available for passengers to utilise. We hope this year’s school holidays will be a safe, orderly, comfortable journey full of good stories for Indonesian families,” Anne concluded.