Cikuray (train)

Cikuray

Cikuray train in Kadungora curve, 2025
Overview
Service type	Inter-city rail
Status	Operational
First service	25 March 2022
Current operator	Kereta Api Indonesia
Route
Termini	Jakarta Pasar Senen Garut
Distance travelled	245 km (152 mil)
Average journey time	5 hours 40 minutes
Service frequency	1x daily everyday (morning schedule from Garut to Pasar Senen & evening schedule from Pasar Senen to Garut)
Train number	299-300
On-board services
Class	Premium economy
Catering facilities	On-board cafe and trolley service
Technical
Rolling stock	CC206
Track gauge	1067 mm
Operating speed	50 - 100 km/h (31 - 62 mph)
Route map

Cikuray is an intercity rail passenger train operated by Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) serving the route between Garut in West Java and Pasar Senen in Jakarta. The train operates one daily round trip, with a morning departure from Garut and an evening departure from Jakarta. It is an economy class service designed to provide affordable long distance rail transport.

The route covers a distance of approximately 245 kilometres, with an average travel time of around 5 hours 30 minutes, following timetable adjustments under the 2025 train travel chart. The train has been in operation since 25 March 2022, following the reactivation of the Garut railway line after decades of inactivity.

History

The Cikuray train was officially inaugurated on 25 March 2022, marking the return of regular passenger rail services to Garut after the Garut–Cibatu line had been inactive for almost four decades. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

The name Cikuray is derived from Mount Cikuray, a stratovolcano located in Garut Regency. The name reflects KAI's practice of using prominent geographical features for train branding and was proposed during preparations for the service launch by the local government of Garut. ^{[2] [4]}

On 1 February 2025, the travel schedule and running time of the Cikuray train were revised following the implementation of the 2025 train travel chart. Under this revision, the train continued to operate once daily in each direction, but with improved efficiency and a shorter journey time of around 5 hours 30 minutes. The revised schedule retained a morning departure from Garut and an evening departure from Pasar Senen. ^{[5] [6]}

Stations

Under the train travel chart in force since February 2025, the Cikuray train serves the following stations along its Garut–Pasar Senen route: ^[6]

• Garut (start and end)
• Cibatu
• Leles
• Nagreg
• Kiaracondong
• Bandung
• Cimahi
• Padalarang
• Purwakarta
• Cikampek
• Karawang
• Cikarang
• Bekasi
• Jatinegara
• Pasar Senen (start and end)

See also

• Papandayan
• Pangrango
• Pangandaran

References

1. Ferdiansyah, Fani (22 March 2022). "Resmi Beroperasi, KA Cikuray Layani Trayek Garut-Jakarta dengan Tiket Murah". iNews (in Indonesian). Retrieved 13 January 2026.
2. Fauziah, Nisa (2025). "Dibalik Penamaan KA Cikuray dan KA Papandayan dari Gunung Terkenal di Garut". Info Garut (in Indonesian). Retrieved 13 January 2026.
3. Fahky P, Adimas Raditya (24 March 2022). Lazuardi, Adi (ed.). "KAI operasikan KA Cikuray dan KA Garut Cibatuan mulai besok". Antara (in Indonesian). Retrieved 13 January 2026.
4. "Pemkab Garut usulkan KA Rute Garut - Pasar Senen dinamai KA Cikuray Express" (in Indonesian). Government of Garut Regency. 20 February 2022. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
5. Maulana, Nugroho (12 January 2026). "KA Cikuray: Jadwal dan Tarif Terbaru Gapeka 2025, Menghubungkan Garut-Jakarta Lebih Cepat dan Ekonomis". Mureks (in Indonesian). Retrieved 13 January 2026.
6. Maharani, Intan (12 January 2026). "Jadwal Lengkap KA Cikuray Garut–Pasarsenen PP Januari 2026, Harga Tiket di Bawah Rp 50.000". Kompas (in Indonesian). Retrieved 13 January 2026.