The Price Is Cheaper! Here's How To Check "Go Show" Train Tickets

Long-distance trains. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

YOGYAKARTA – Users of rail transportation mode are certainly familiar with the term Go Show ticket. Moreover, this type of ticket provides a special fare that is cheaper than the regular fare for all classes, from economy, business to executive, with certain routes. So, how to check Go Show train tickets?

Check Train Go Show Tickets

Please note, Go Show train tickets are selling train tickets directly through the counter.

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) through Go Show imposes special rates that are cheaper for customers for certain routes and trains. Therefore, it's no wonder that many people are chasing Go Show train tickets.

Even so, tickets with special fares can only be purchased a maximum of two hours before departure. This is because the Go Show tickets are actually 'leftover' tickets for long-distance trains that are not sold.

Checking the availability of Go Show train tickets can be done through the purchase counter at the station.

Apart from going directly to the ticket purchase counter, check for go show train tickets with special fares that can also be purchased via KAI access at least two hours before departure.

How to Buy Train Go Show Tickets at the Counter

Illustration of train passenger (Antara)

Compiled by VOI from various sources, Saturday, November 5, 2022, here's how to buy Go Show train tickets through the direct sales counter at the station:

• Come to the nearest station at least two hours before departure
• Prospective passengers go directly to the counter that sells local or inter-us train tickets specifically for direct sales (go show).
• Select the type of train or notify the destination station
• Provide information on the number of passengers to the direct sales counter clerk (Go Show).
• The counter clerk will convey information on ticket availability along with a price list and the class of train desired by prospective passengers.
• If the desired train choice is appropriate, passengers will be asked to provide an identity card to the direct sales counter clerk (Go Show) to continue ordering.
• Next, make a payment according to the price of the train ticket purchased.
• Prospective passengers will get a ticket with a booking code and can go directly to the check-in counter to get a boarding pass.

How to Buy Go Show Train Tickets through KAI Access

As mentioned above, "go show" train tickets can also be purchased through KAI Access. Here are the steps:

• Download the KAI Access app on Google Play Store or Appstore
• Open the app, and register an account
• Login using the account you just registered
• Prospective passengers choose the origin station and destination station, and determine the departure date and number of passengers
• Click "Search", then select a train with available departure times, classes, and fares
• Fill in the customer data and passenger data, then click "Select Seat". Click "Yes" to confirm the customer data.

  Determine the carriage and desired seat position

• When finished, click "Save"
• Check the booking details page again. If it is correct, click "Pay Now" and specify a payment method
• Make payment according to the selected method to get the booking code
• Prospective passengers can directly check-in through the application or check-in counter at the departure station

This is information about checking go show train tickets. May be useful!