Bandar Lampung-Palembang Train Schedule
Train Name |
Class |
Price |
Departure Time |
Arrival Time |
Duration |
Rajabasa |
Economy |
From Rp32,000 |
08.30 |
18.00 |
9h 30m |
Lampung Province has several stations that will be passed by the train on the Bandar Lampung-Palembang route. There are a total of 12 stations that will be the stopping point for Rajabasa train to Palembang.
The 12 stations are Tanjung Karang Station, Ketapang Station, Negeri Agung Station, Kotabumi Station, Bekri Station, Tulung Buyut Station, Sulusuban Station, Tegineneng Station, Blambanganumpu Station, Negeri Ratu Station, Rejosari Station, and Way Tuba Station.
The twelve stations above are spread across regencies and cities in Lampung Province. In Bandar Lampung itself, the train to Palembang will depart from Tanjungkarang Station (TNK).
The uniqueness of Tanjungkarang Station can be seen from the shape of the building which combines art deco style with Lampung culture. The roof uses siger ornaments that are closely related to the traditional clothing of Lampung women. In addition, this station also often plays a folk song called Cangget Agung when the train is about to depart.
This station is a large class A train station located on Jalan Kotaraja No. 1, Gunung Sari, Enggal, Bandar Lampung. As the main station in the Bandar Lampung area, Tanjungkarang Station has an important role in connecting the railroad to Palembang.
According to Gapeka 2023, Tanjungkarang Station also serves Kuala Stabas train trips to Baturaja Station in Ogan Komering Ulu, South Sumatra.
The station has also been equipped with a number of facilities that will provide comfort to prospective passengers. The facilities available include food outlets, minimarkets, toilets, first aid kits, Digital Reading Corner areas, waiting rooms, prayer rooms.
To get to Tanjungkarang Station, the public can use available supporting intermodals such as angkot on the Tanjungkarang-Rajabasa route, Trans Bandar Lampung on the Rajabasa-Panjang route, and DAMRI.
The Rajabasa train journey will end at Kertapati Station (KPT), Palembang. Kertapati Station is a large class A train station located at Kemang Kertapati Street, Kemas Rindo, Kertapati, Palembang.
The station, which is located above the confluence of the Musi and Ogan Rivers, is the main station in Palembang and South Sumatra. Kertapati Station is classified as a terminus station so that all train trips to Palembang will end here.
In addition to trains carrying passengers, Kertapati Station is also the last stop for the Kertapati coal train. According to information published in Gapeka 2023, in addition to Rajabasa train, Kertapati Station also serves Sindang Marga and Serelo train trips to Lubuklinggau Station in Lubuklinggau, South Sumatra.
If you look at its history, Kertapati Station has existed since the Dutch reign. At that time, precisely in 1927, Palembang and Bandar Lampung could finally be connected by railroad.
Speaking of facilities, Kertapati Station has been equipped with a large waiting area, breastfeeding room, health room, counters, charging area, children's play area, toilets, ATM machines, and musala.
For people going to Kertapati Station, there are several types of transportation that can be used. If you want to arrive at the station quickly, the best option is to take a taxi or online transportation.
As for public transportation to Kertapati Station, there is a yellow Oplet on the Ampera Bridge-Kertapati Market route.
Bandar Lampung is the capital of Lampung Province and the main entrance to Sumatra Island. In terms of population, Bandar Lampung is one of the most populous areas in Sumatra besides Medan.
Regarding mass transportation options in Bandar Lampung, apart from buses there are also trains. Trains are often an alternative transportation for those heading to Palembang and Ogan Komering Ulu.
People who plan to travel to Palembang by train can choose Rajabasa train service. Departing from Tanjungkarang Station, Rajabasa train will arrive at Kertapati Station as the last stop in Palembang.
In Palembang itself, the transportation available is even more varied. There is Trans Musi, LRT, Feeder Transportation, ketek boats, inter-city buses, Oplet, and trains. People who want to go to Bandar Lampung can use the Rajabasa train service.
In Bandar Lampung, the Rajabasa train is scheduled to depart at 08.30 WIB from Tanjungkarang Station. The train will pass through 11 stations in Lampung Province and arrive at Kertapati Station at 18.00 WIB.
The trip from Bandar Lampung to Palembang will take about 9.5 hours. If people want to buy Rajabasa train tickets to Palembang, the tickets can be obtained in the Traveloka application. Rajabasa train ticket price is priced at IDR 32,000 per ticket.