Airlangga Train

Information About Airlangga Train

Airlangga Train (known as KA Airlangga in Indonesian) is a train option between Jakarta and Surabaya. It is a cost-effective alternative for travelers, especially backpackers or those seeking affordable transportation. 

Airlangga Train is a relatively new train launched on October 1, 2021, at Pasar Senen Station. Agung Yunanto, the Director of Human Resources and General Affairs of KAI, and Danto Restyawan, the Director General of Railways, led the launch event. This train replaces KA Maharani (Maharani Train) and Tegal Express.

The name "Airlangga" is inspired by the founding king of the Kahuripan Kingdom in East Java, King Airlangga. King Airlangga ruled Kahuripan from 1009 to 1042 AD. The Kahuripan Kingdom was eventually divided into two kingdoms, Jenggala Kingdom and the Kediri Kingdom, for his two sons.

Kereta Api Airlangga is categorized as a PSO (Public Service Obligation) train, which makes its fares affordable. This categorization is under the assignment from the Ministry of Transportation through letter No. KA.005/1/25/K2/DJKA/2021. The train offers lower fares than regular trains because it receives subsidies from the government.

Availability of Airlangga Train Class

The Airlangga Train Class offers 8 Economy train carriages with a combined seating capacity of 848. The seating arrangement in the Airlangga Train Class is 3-2 (ABC-DE) facing each other. This train covers a distance of 725 km daily, which takes approximately 11 hours and 30 minutes, with a maximum duration of 11 hours and 45 minutes.

The route for the Airlangga Train Class operates between Pasar Senen Station and Pasar Turi Station in Surabaya and vice versa. These two stations are known to be busy with passengers throughout the year and tend to be crowded even on regular days.

During major celebrations such as the Eid al-Fitr holiday exodus, there is high demand for tickets for the Airlangga Train Class from Jakarta to Surabaya and vice versa. As a result, tickets are often sold out quickly.

Initially, the Airlangga Train Class passed through 19 different stations. However, on March 11, 2022, two new stopping stations were added, expanding the reach to accommodate more passengers. The current route is as follows:

From Surabaya to Pasar Senen: Surabaya Pasar Turi, Lamongan Babat, Bojonegoro, Cepu, Randublatung, Ngrombo, Semarang Poncol, Weleri, Pekalongan, Pemalang, Tegal, Brebes, Tanjung, Babakan, Cirebon Prujakan, Arjawinangun, Jatibarang, Cikampek, Cikarang, Bekasi, Jatinegara, and Pasar Senen Station. The exact route applies in reverse.

The ticket price for a journey from Pasar Turi Surabaya to Pasar Senen Jakarta is Rp104,000. There is only one departure per day. Departure from Surabaya Pasar Turi arrives at 12:25 PM and at 00:10 AM. Departure from Pasar Senen is at 11:30 AM and arrives at Pasar Turi Surabaya at 11:00 PM.

Detailed Information About Airlangga Train

As mentioned before, Airlangga Train has 8 economy carriages, each containing 106 seats. The ticket price is generally Rp104,000, but it varies depending on the distance. For distances of 0-290 km, the ticket price is only Rp49,000, while for distances of 0-190 km, it costs only Rp104,000.

Despite offering only economy carriages, Airlangga Train provides comfortable seating arrangements. The seats are long and equipped with split AC, ensuring passenger comfort even on long journeys.

The seat configuration is 3-2 (A, B, C - D, E). Passengers desiring window seats can choose seats A or E, while aisle seats are located at C and D. There is also a middle seat, B, positioned between seats A and C.

The seat numbers facing each other are even and odd, such as 11ABC with 12ABC or 13DE with 14DE, and so on. The carriages are equipped with clean toilets, friendly service from KAI staff, the option to rent pillows and blankets, and food on the train.

Airlangga Train is also equipped with USB power outlets for charging mobile phones, tablets, and even laptops, eliminating worries about running out of battery during the journey. Furthermore, the cleanliness of Airlangga Train is well-maintained, with staff regularly cleaning up trash.

Route, Ticket Prices, and Schedule of Airlangga Train

1. Schedule of Airlangga Train from Pasar Senen Jakarta to Pasar Turi Surabaya

2. Schedule of Airlangga Train from Pasar Turi Surabaya to Pasar Senen Jakarta

Other Trains: