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PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI)
Indonesia
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The Journey

Navigate from Jakarta Gambir to Surabaya Gubeng across a span of 820km. This is an overnight service.

Scenery Highlights
  • Crossing the impressive Sakalibel and Tonjong bridges
  • Views of the foothills of Mount Slamet near Purwokerto
  • Navigating the Kebasen Twin Tunnels
Quick Facts
  • Duration

    10 hours

  • Distance

    820 km

  • Est. Price

    IDR 600,000–2,500,000 depending on class

Official Booking Provider
Classes & Accommodations

Meals: Meals not included; cafe and trolley service available

Ensuite: No

Meals: Complimentary hot meals and beverages served by attendant

Ensuite: No

Engine / Locomotive

Electric locomotive (KAI CC203 or similar) for electrified sections; diesel backup on non-electrified segments

Track Gauge

1,067 mm (metre gauge)

Braking Technology

Air brake system (Knorr-Bremse or equivalent) with electric regenerative braking on newer EMU sets

Route Engineering Challenges

  • 820 km single-track operation with passing loops limiting frequency

  • Southern Java route crosses multiple river valleys and mountain sections

  • Grade crossings with road traffic throughout Java's densely populated southern plain

  • Multiple tunnel sections requiring ventilation and emergency egress

Total length

820 km (Jakarta Gambir to Surabaya Gubeng)

Typical journey time

Approximately 10h 22m

Maximum speed

105 km/h (limited by single-track and level crossings)

Operators

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) — DAOP 1 Jakarta, DAOP 8 Surabaya

Route character

Overnight luxury sleeper traversing Java's southern scenic corridor; passes volcanic foothills and rice terraces

Quick Facts
  • Duration

    10 hours

  • Distance

    820 km

  • Est. Price

    IDR 600,000–2,500,000 depending on class

Official Booking Provider