KAI Anniversary Promo: Train Ticket Discounts Available on 28 September, Here Are the Requirements

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persered) is preparing a train ticket discount programme to commemorate KAI’s 81st anniversary. Through the programme titled ‘KAI Birthday Bash’, the price for tickets included in the promotion is set at 81% of the normal fare.

Promotional ticket sales will take place on 28 September 2026, through all official KAI sales channels. Tickets purchased on that date can be used for travel up to 45 days after the purchase date, in accordance with applicable regulations.

Applicable for Executive to Economy Classes

Referring to the KAI programme regulations, the promotional fare applies to commercial trains in executive, business, and economy classes. The scope includes long-distance, medium-distance, and short-distance journeys within the islands of Java and Sumatra.

However, several train services are excluded from this programme. Classes not included in the promotion are the Suite Class Compartment, Luxury, Priority, Imperial, Panoramic, and other tourist trains.

Terms and Conditions of the Train Ticket Promotion

Here are the details of the terms and conditions:

• Discounted ticket purchases can be made through all sales channels on 28 September 2026.

• The discount fare is valid for departures from 28 September 2026 up to 45 days from the date of purchase.

• The discount fare applies to commercial trains in executive, business, and economy classes for long, medium, and short-distance services in Java and Sumatra.

• The discount fare does not apply to Suite Class Compartment, Luxury, Priority, Imperial, Panoramic, and/or other tourist trains.

• The discount fare does not apply to special fares and cannot be combined with other reductions and/or discounts.

• Discounted tickets can be cancelled or rescheduled in accordance with applicable regulations.

• The discount fare is subject to ticket allocation and availability.

How to Buy KAI Promo Tickets Online

Here is how to purchase train tickets online:

• Open the official KAI application or website for train ticket booking services.

• Enter the departure station, destination station, travel date, and number of passengers.

• Select the available train and travel class according to your needs.

• Double-check the travel details and the displayed ticket fares.

• Fill in the passenger data according to the identity required for the booking.

• Select an available payment method and complete the payment.

• Once the payment is successful, save or re-check the issued ticket.

Prospective passengers should pay attention to the train class, departure period, and the terms of using the discount fare. The availability of promotional tickets also depends on the allocation remaining at the time of purchase.