Merak Train

Information on Commuter Line Merak

Merak Train or commonly known as Commuter Line Merak is a commuter train service operated by KAI Commuter, serving the commuting route Rangkasbitung Station-Merak. The train reoperated on April 1, 2017 after previously stopping its service. On average, the train takes up to 2 hours on its route. It’s considered one of the most favorite transportation modes for people commuting to Rangkasbitung and Tanah Abang regularly.

If you want to take a train to Jakarta, you can take KRL Green Line. The route is shown in green in the KRL Commuter Line roadmap. Previously, there was another train serving the Angke-Merak Road named Banten Ekspres (Patas Merak). However, since Lin Rangkasbitung began to operate the same time the Train Trip Chart (Gapeka) was applied, Banten Ekspres Train was officially retired, making Merak Train the only train serving the commuting route Merak-Rangkasbitung.

As per October 1, 2020, Local Train Merak which was previously under PT KAI, now officially operates under the management of KAI Commuter after getting its permit from the Ministry of Transportation on June 3, 2020.

Merak Train Class Availability

Merak Train (KA Merak) only provides economy class. In total, there are 106 seats available which comprises 2-3 front-facing, non-reclining seats. You will not find other facilities like a dining car in this train.

Route, Fare, and Merak Train Schedule

Merak Train serves the commuting route Stasiun Rangkasbitung-Merak. The fare is Rp3,000/pax, while the distance is approximately 67,4 kilometers, which can be reached in 1 hour and 45 minutes.
There are 14 trips available daily, seven trips from Rangkasbitung Station, and the rest from Merak Station. The timetable of Merak Train can be seen as follows:

While serving Rangkasbitung-Merak route, the train will stop in 10 stations. When the trip starts from Rangkasbitung Station, the train will stop at these stations:

Meanwhile, when the train starts the trip from Merak Station, it will make a stop at these stations:

Details on Merak Train

Besides information on train, route, fare, and schedule, there are other information you should know about Merak Train:

1. Train Carriages

In one set of Merak Train carriages, the maximum passenger capacity is 106 people. Each carriage contains seats arranged in a 3-2 configuration with passengers facing each other. Only economy class is available for journeys on the Merak Train.

2. Facilities

 In addition to the 3-2 seating arrangement, the Merak Train offers standard facilities such as air conditioning and non-reclining seats. There are no dining facilities on this train, so passengers are advised to prepare before boarding. Additionally, other facilities include duplex panorama windows with laminated heat-insulating layers.

3. Earliest and Latest Schedules 

The Merak Train departs first at 05:05 AM WIB and the last departure is at 09:10 PM WIB, if the departure is from Rangkasbitung Station to Merak Station. Meanwhile, if the journey is from Merak Station to Rangkasbitung Station, the earliest train schedule is at 05:10 AM WIB and the latest at 09:15 PM WIB. 

To avoid running out of tickets, make sure to book Merak Train tickets at least 7 days before the departure schedule. Ticket reservations for this train service can be made from 7 days before departure up to 2 hours before departure. 

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