Occupancy of Panoramic Trains Surges Sharply
The trend of mudik travel using premium-class trains, particularly the KA Panoramic, shows a significant increase during the Lebaran 2026 momentum.
PT Kereta Api Pariwisata recorded a drastic surge in occupancy. This coincides with changes in public behaviour that is starting to enjoy the essence of long-distance journeys to various destination cities.
Recorded data on cumulative performance volume for the period of 13 to 22 March 2026, or H-1 to H+10 Lebaran, shows the total service volume of KAI Wisata exceeding 48,152 passengers.
This figure indicates growth of 154 per cent compared to the same period in the previous year, while also exceeding the 2026 programme target set at 122 per cent.
“This means KA Panoramic is starting to become the favourite choice for mudik travellers who want wide views and extra comfort during their journeys this Lebaran,” said the Commercial Director of KAI Wisata, Hetty Herawati, in Yogyakarta on Monday, 23 March 2026.
She explained that currently, the public no longer views trains merely as a means of getting from one place to another, but as part of an enjoyable end-to-end tourism experience.
This high enthusiasm is driving KAI Wisata’s plans to soon open regular KA Panoramic trips on the Jakarta-Yogyakarta to Solo route to meet the demand for more exclusive travel.
To fulfil demand during the Lebaran transport period itself, KAI Wisata is massively operating various tourist train trips in Free Independent Traveler (FIT) patterns to Yogyakarta.
Specifically for the Panoramic class, there are 42 return trips on KA Manahan Panoramic on the Gambir-Yogyakarta route, plus 21 additional trips on a similar route.
In addition, there are 21 trips each on KA Argo Wilis Panoramic on the Bandung-Surabaya Gubeng route and KA Turangga Panoramic passing through Yogyakarta.
Other premium services are also prepared. Such as 21 trips on KA Fajar Utama YK Priority, 22 trips on KA Senja Utama YK Priority, as well as 21 trips each for KA Gajayana Additional Priority and KA Malabar Priority, and 21 trips on KA Additional Imperial on the Gambir-Yogyakarta return route.
Furthermore, to enhance user experience value, KAI Wisata is partnering with Joglosemar to expand connectivity from first mile to last mile.
Supporting facilities such as Luxury Lounge are now available to the public with rates starting from Rp75,000 for a maximum duration of three hours, where premium train passengers can get free access for one hour before departure with complete facilities from charging stations to meals.
Transit hotel services are also available with prices starting from Rp215,000 to assist passengers with early morning departure schedules or late-night arrivals at the station area.
Hetty said they are also preparing Shower & Locker services with rates starting from Rp15,000 for premium toilet facilities up to Rp65,000 for shower and refreshment services. Also, storage lockers starting from Rp20,000 for baggage security.
“We have also launched the e-porter service which can be booked through the Access by KAI application with a flat rate of Rp38,000, and are preparing the Grab Koper service for baggage pick-up and delivery which is scheduled to launch after the Lebaran period,” she said.
As a complement to the tourism ecosystem, Shuttle Heritage Trip packages to Ambarawa are also offered with prices starting from Rp255,000.
This package, according to Hetty, combines history and transportation, where participants are guaranteed tickets to board the Ambarawa Tourist Train.