KAI Records 405,814 International Tourist Passengers in Indonesia Through July 2026

Indonesia's national railway company, KAI, announced that it handled 405,814 international tourist passengers from January to July 2026, marking a 3.86% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Anne Purba, KAI's Vice President of Corporate Communication, revealed that most of these trips were to and from major cities on Java Island. The trains connect various destinations, allowing tourists to travel between cities, according to Purba.

The number of international tourists using KAI's long-distance train services has been on the rise over the past few years. In 2022, the figure was 300,708, which climbed to 580,995 in 2023. In 2024, it reached 669,226, and 694,123 in 2025. By July 2026, the count had already hit 405,814.

In July of this year, KAI recorded 96,940 international passengers, representing an 8.28% increase compared to July 2025, when the figure was 89,526. The ten departure stations with the highest volume of foreign tourists in July 2026 were Yogyakarta, Gambir, Bandung, Surabaya Gubeng, Pasarsenen, Malang, Semarang Tawang Bank Jateng, Probolinggo, Lempuyangan, and Solo Balapan.

Purba emphasized that these cities connect various tourist attractions and KAI will continue to maintain the quality of service for passengers, ensuring a comfortable and memorable train travel experience.