Getting around by train Indonesia

Inaugurated in 1929 but built in the 1870s during the Dutch colonial era, Jakarta Kota station is located in the heart of the historic district. As the country's oldest station, it elegantly blends neoclassical and Art Deco architectural styles. Hundreds of thousands of passengers pass through here every day, making it an essential hub for suburban travel to cities such as Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi, as well as for certain intercity connections. Restaurants, ticket offices and stores inside.

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI), the national railway company, operates an extensive rail network in Indonesia. On the island of Java, the network connects cities such as Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya and Yogyakarta. Sumatra is served by rail lines reaching cities such as Medan and Palembang. Although Bali does not have its own rail network, it is possible to travel by train to Java and then to Bali by other means. Kalimantan has its own rail network, and Sulawesi is linked by train to Ujung Pandang and Manado.