KA Anggrek

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI)
Indonesia
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The Journey

Navigate from Jakarta Gambir to Surabaya Pasar Turi across a span of 720km.

Scenery Highlights
  • Coastal views of the Java Sea along the northern route
  • Lush green rice terraces during daylight portions
  • Rivers and traditional rural villages
  • Distant views of Mount Arjuno and Mount Welirang on the approach to Surabaya
Quick Facts
  • Duration

    7.75 hours

  • Distance

    720 km

  • Est. Price

    IDR 800,000–1,500,000 depending on class and booking time

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Classes & Accommodations

Meals: Not included; dining car available

Ensuite: No

Meals: Complimentary meals, snacks, and soft drinks served by hostess

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

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

  • North Coast Line susceptible to coastal flooding during rainy season

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

  • Multiple river crossings requiring bridge infrastructure maintenance

Total length

720 km (Jakarta Gambir to Surabaya Pasar Turi)

Typical journey time

7h 45m (fastest premium service)

Maximum speed

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

Operators

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

Fleet

New Generation stainless steel executive coaches introduced Feb 2025; existing executive cars retained

Renaming

Renamed from Argo Bromo Anggrek to KA Anggrek on May 9, 2026 following April 27 Bekasi collision

Route character

Predominantly flat north coast plain; views of volcanoes on eastern approach to Surabaya

Quick Facts
  • Duration

    7.75 hours

  • Distance

    720 km

  • Est. Price

    IDR 800,000–1,500,000 depending on class and booking time

Official Booking Provider