KAI to Offer 50% Discount on KA Sangkuriang Train on 1 May
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) or KAI Daerah Operasi 9 Jember will soon launch the KA Sangkuriang train service on the Ketapang–Bandung return route. This new service is scheduled to officially commence operations from Ketapang Station on 2 May 2026, serving as an alternative for long-distance travel that prioritises comfort, efficiency, and inter-regional connectivity.
As a token of appreciation to customers, KAI will provide a special promotion in the form of a 50% discount for the inaugural journey on the Bandung–Ketapang route on 1 May 2026. This programme is expected to attract public interest in trying the new experience of travelling on KA Sangkuriang.
KA Sangkuriang features a modern and diverse array of facilities. It consists of one compartment carriage with a capacity of 16 seats offering privacy and exclusivity, four executive stainless steel carriages with a total of 200 seats (50 seats each), and three economy stainless steel carriages with a total of 240 seats (80 seats each). The consist is also equipped with one restaurant carriage and one power generation carriage to support comfort during the journey.
During its journey, KA Sangkuriang will cover a distance of up to 1,002 kilometres, passing through Jember, Lumajang, Surabaya, Solo, Yogyakarta, Ciamis, Tasikmalaya, and ending at Bandung. This underscores KAI’s commitment to providing transportation services that directly reach wider areas.
Manager of Legal and Public Relations for Daop 9 Jember, Cahyo Widiantoro, stated that the introduction of KA Sangkuriang is a strategic step in enhancing service quality for customers.
“KA Sangkuriang brings a fresh atmosphere to train travel services, not only adding to transportation options but also providing a more comfortable and efficient travel experience for the public. With the direct Ketapang–Bandung route without transfers, customers can now enjoy long-distance journeys more practically,” said Cahyo on Tuesday, 21 April 2026.
Furthermore, Cahyo added that this service is also expected to drive growth in the tourism and regional economy sectors. Along the travel route, passengers can easily access various tourism potentials, from natural beauty, culinary richness, to historical and cultural values scattered across the regions traversed.
KAI urges all prospective customers to book tickets through the official Access by KAI application or other official sales channels to ensure ease, security, and comfort in the transaction process.
With the arrival of KA Sangkuriang, PT KAI Daop 9 Jember is optimistic about continuing to improve the quality of public transportation services while strengthening inter-regional connectivity in Indonesia.