Top 10 Long-Distance Train Stations Record 23.16 Million Passengers Boarding and Alighting in First Half of 2026

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) recorded the 10 stations with the highest long-distance train passenger movements throughout the first half of 2026, totalling 23,156,353 passengers boarding and alighting. The data was calculated from passengers boarding and alighting at stations during the January–June 2026 period. The high passenger movement at major stations demonstrates the role of trains in connecting people with various destinations, ranging from family trips, work, education, and business to tourism. This activity also benefits the areas surrounding the stations, particularly through passenger movement towards hotels, culinary spots, souvenir centres, onward transport, tourist destinations, and local businesses around the station area. The top 10 stations with the highest long-distance train passenger movements in the first half of 2026 are: 1. Pasar Senen Station: 3,849,606 passengers boarding and alighting; 2. Gambir Station: 3,227,508 passengers boarding and alighting; 3. Yogyakarta Station: 3,217,240 passengers boarding and alighting; 4. Semarang Tawang Station: 2,152,894 passengers boarding and alighting; 5. Surabaya Gubeng Station: 1,904,845 passengers boarding and alighting; 6. Purwokerto Station: 1,839,475 passengers boarding and alighting; 7. Surabaya Pasarturi Station: 1,823,529 passengers boarding and alighting; 8. Semarang Poncol Station: 1,740,518 passengers boarding and alighting; 9. Solo Balapan Station: 1,706,290 passengers boarding and alighting; 10. Bandung Station: 1,694,448 passengers boarding and alighting. KAI Vice President Corporate Communication Anne Purba stated that passenger movement data at stations reflects the importance of trains in supporting public mobility while driving economic activity in destination cities. ‘Stations with the highest movement are generally located in cities that are centres of government, economy, education, culture, and tourism. Every passenger arriving at and departing from a station helps drive many activities in the surrounding area, from onward transport, culinary businesses, and accommodation to souvenir centres and local entrepreneurs,’ said Anne. First place was occupied by Pasar Senen Station with 3,849,606 passengers boarding and alighting. Located in Central Jakarta, this station is the busiest long-distance train station in Indonesia for the first half of 2026. Pasar Senen serves many journeys to various cities on Java Island. The high passenger movement at this station also enlivens activities in the surrounding area, such as onward transport, culinary businesses, accommodation, and public travel needs. In second place is Gambir Station with 3,227,508 passengers boarding and alighting. Also located in Central Jakarta, this station holds a strategic position as it is close to the government centre, business districts, hotels, offices, Monas, and various city tourist destinations. Gambir is one of the main gateways for long-distance train travel from the capital, especially for business, official, tourist, and family travellers. Third place is occupied by Yogyakarta Station with 3,217,240 passengers boarding and alighting. Situated in Yogyakarta City, this station is an important hub for the city of education, culture, and tourism. Passenger movement at Yogyakarta Station is closely linked to tourism activities, campuses, hotels, culinary spots, souvenir centres, the Malioboro area, and community businesses that have grown around destinations and onward transport access. Furthermore, Semarang Tawang Station is in fourth place with 2,152,894 passengers boarding and alighting. Located in Semarang City, this station is a key point on Java’s northern railway line. Its location is close to the Old Town area, culinary centres, hotels, and the city’s economic zones. With high passenger movement, Semarang Tawang supports tourist visits and community economic activities in the capital of Central Java. Fifth place is occupied by Surabaya Gubeng Station with 1,904,845 passengers boarding and alighting. Located in Surabaya City, this station is one of the main hubs for long-distance train travel in East Java. Surabaya, as a centre for economy, education, health, trade, and city tourism, makes Gubeng play a major role in connecting passengers with various community activities, including hotels, culinary spots, shopping centres, and connecting transport modes. In sixth place, Purwokerto Station recorded 1,839,475 passengers boarding and alighting. Located in Banyumas Regency, Central Java, this station is an important point on Java’s southern line. Purwokerto serves the mobility of the Banyumas Raya community and its surrounding areas. Passenger movement at this station supports local culinary activities, accommodation, transport to tourist areas, and community businesses around the station. Seventh place is occupied by Surabaya Pasarturi Station with 1,823,529 passengers boarding and alighting. Located in Surabaya City, this station strengthens Surabaya’s role as a city with two major stations in the national top 10 list. Surabaya Pasarturi serves many journeys on Java’s northern line, including to Semarang, Cirebon, Jakarta, and other cities. Passenger movement from this station also supports the area’s economic activities, from onward transport, culinary businesses, and hotels to trade. Next, Semarang Poncol Station is in eighth place with 1,740,518 passengers boarding and alighting. Located in Semarang City, this station complements the role of Semarang Tawang in serving long-distance train travel. The inclusion of two Semarang stations in the top 10 list shows the strong public mobility needs to and from the capital of Central Java, including tourist, family, work, and business trips. Ninth place is occupied by Solo Balapan Station with 1,706,290 passengers boarding and alighting. Located in Surakarta City, this station serves journeys from the city of culture, education, trade, and tourism.