For the 75th Indonesian Independence Day, KAI Gives Discounts for Long-Distance Train Tickets of up to 75%

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JAKARTA - PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) provides discounts on long-distance train ticket prices of up to 75%. This discount applies for 6-31 August 2020.

The Commercial Director of KAI, Maqin U. Norhadi, said that the discount is to welcome the 75th Independence Day of Indonesia on 17 August.

"This service is a manifestation of KAI's commitment to Indonesia. KAI provides attractive discounts and raffles for its customers to enliven the 75th Anniversary of RI," Maqin said on Wednesday, August 5.

Maqin said ticket discount promos are provided in limited quantities. Promos can be given while supplies last. Tickets can be ordered on the KAI Access app, the kai.id site, and all other official KAI ticket sales partners.

Customers who use the RI 75th Anniversary Promo Train on August 17 are entitled to take part in the raffle with a train ticket voucher prize. KAI provides 17 ticket vouchers on each of the RI 75th Anniversary Promo trains. It can be used to take executive class trains to all majors for free.

"These various attractive promos are aimed at providing improved services to customers. Through these promos, KAI hopes that public interest in train services will increase by continuing to implement strict health protocols," he explained.

In addition, Maqin reminded KAI users to provide a COVID-19 free certificate. Both based on the results of the rapid test and PCR before traveling.

"For the areas that don't have a COVID-19 test facility, they may use an influenza-symptom-free certificate, issued by a hospital doctor or puskesmas. These letters are valid for 14 days. Train customers must wear a mask, the temperature does not exceed 37.3 degrees, are in good health, and are also required to wear a face shield during the trip until they leave the destination station area," he said.

The following is a list of train ticket prices that provide up to 75% discount promo.

- Mutiara Selatan train (Gambir-Malang) executive train from IDR650 thousand to IDR490 thousand and economy from IDR 450 thousand to IDR 335 thousand

- Turangga (Gambir-Surabaya Gubeng) executive train from IDR 630 thousand to IDR 470 thousand

- Bima (Gambir-Malang) executive train from IDR 650 thousand to IDR 490 thousand

- Harina (Bandung-Surabaya Pasarturi) executive train from IDR 500 thousand to IDR 375 thousand and economy from IDR 270 thousand to IDR 300 thousand

- Mataram (Pasar Senen-Solo Balapan) executive train from IDR430 thousand to IDR 320 thousand and economy from IDR 280 thousand to IDR 210 thousand

- Sembrani (Gambir-Surabaya Pasarturi) executive train from IDR 600 thousand to IDR 420 thousand

- Argo Bromo Anggrek (Gambir-Surabaya Pasarturi) executive train from IDR 650 thousand to IDR 450 thousand

- Senja Utama Solo (Solo Balapan-Pasar Senen) executive train from IDR430 thousand to IDR 320 thousand and economy from IDR280 thousand to IDR 210 thousand

- Kertajaya (Pasar Senen-Surabaya Pasarturi) economy train from IDR 250 thousand to IDR 180 thousand

- Matarmaja (Pasar Senen-Malang) economy train from IDR 240 thousand to IDR 150 thousand

- Wijayakusuma (Cilacap-Ketapang) executive train from IDR 450 thousand to IDR 335 thousand and economy from IDR 350 thousand to IDR 260 thousand

- Sawunggalih (Pasar Senen-Kutoarjo) executive train from IDR 340 thousand to IDR 250 thousand and economy from IDR 220 thousand to IDR 165 thousand

- Pasundan (Kiaracondong-Surabaya Gubeng) economy train from IDR 230 thousand to IDR 170 thousand.