KRL Trip to Merak Now Just Rp 11,000, Access Becomes Easier
JAKARTA - The journey from Jakarta to Merak is now more affordable through KRL and local train services. The total travel cost is only around Rp 11,000.
Passengers can use the KRL Commuter Line on the Tanah Abang-Rangkasbitung route at a fare of Rp 8,000. The trip continues with the Rangkasbitung-Merak Local Train for Rp 3,000.
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) records that the electrification of the Tanah Abang-Rangkasbitung line has reached 72.769 km of double track.
“This development is progressing alongside the Directorate General of Railways (DJKA) of the Ministry of Transportation, including improvements to infrastructure and KRL travel speeds,” said KAI Vice President Corporate Communication Anne Purba in an official statement on Sunday (12/4/2026).
Electrification allows KRL services to operate up to 12-car trains. Previously, trains consisted of only 8 to 10 cars.
Carrying capacity has increased. Travel comfort has also improved. Infrastructure development continues to perfect the network.
“These improvements contribute to more efficient spacing between trips, increasing frequency and shortening customer waiting times,” Anne explained.
The number of users on the Rangkasbitung-Merak line continues to rise. In 2023, there were 3.6 million passengers. This increased to 4.2 million in 2024 and 4.4 million in 2025. From January to March 2026, there were 1.1 million passengers.
This line also serves the Kereta Petani Pedagang. In the first quarter of 2026, this service was used by 11,349 people. The service supports the economic activities of small business actors.
“Movement in this line continues to grow and interconnect. Future development is expected to open wider access, encourage the growth of more integrated residential areas, strengthen industrial and distribution activities, and support tourism connectivity to coastal areas and inter-island routes,” Anne continued.
“This growth illustrates how the Rangkasbitung line is developing as an important route in supporting community mobility in Jakarta’s buffer areas that continue to expand and develop,” she emphasised.
Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi previously requested an increase in KRL capacity on this line. The step is taken by replacing trains with larger sizes.
“For the Rangkasbitung line, I have asked the Director General of Railways to replace the trains with larger ones so that the carrying capacity is greater,” Dudy said in Jakarta on Thursday (9/4/2026).
Dudy emphasised that increasing capacity must be accompanied by improvements to the electrification network.
“But one of the requirements is that we must improve the electrification network,” he said.