Public Transit Guide

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Public Transit Services

There are a few ways to get around the greater Jakarta area by public transport, whether it be by bus or rail. These include:

• B
  C
  T
  R
  TP
  Commuter Line trains, otherwise known as KRL
• A
  Airport Rail Link (part of the Commuter Line network)
• BK
  CB
  S
  LRT (Light Rail Transit)
• BRT (Bus Rapid Transit)
• Metrotrans (city buses), Minitrans (minibuses), and Mikrotrans (microbuses)
• M
  MRT (Mass Rapid Transit)

Transit Map

To help you get around the city with public transport, Transport for Jakarta (FDTJ), a non-profit organisation helping out in awareness of the greater Jakarta public transit system, has put out a map for everyone to use!

You can take these maps for free in some stations/bus stops within the public transit network, if they’re in stock. You can also download a digital version of their maps.

Paying For Your Fare

Jakarta has a wide array of choices for those who are traveling on a tight budget, and you can get around Jakarta for less than a cup of coffee!

Here’s a list of payment methods and tickets available throughout the network:

• Electronic Money Cards
  Bank-issued stored value cards, such as Mandiri e-money, BCA Flazz, BNI TapCash, BRI Brizzi, or Bank DKI Jakcard. These can be topped up at the respective bank’s branch office or ATM, or through some convenience store chains.
• MyMRTJ App
  While the MyMRTJ App is available for buying single-trip QR tickets for MRT, we highly recommend procuring and using an electronic money card as the reliability of the QR code readers vary.
• JakLingko App
  While the JakLingko App is available, we highly recommend procuring and using an electronic money card as the reliability of the QR code readers vary, especially in the BRT network.
• GoTransit
  Part of the Gojek App. Can only be used at the Commuter Line, and if use in conjunction with Gojek’s own ride-hailing service as a last-mile connection.
• KAI Access
  Mainly used for purchasing intercity train tickets, but also works for Commuter Line, LRT Jabodebek, and Airport Rail Link tickets.

Please note that each payment method might not work depending on the mode of transport you take. Refer to the table below to see which payment methods are supported. We strongly recommend recommend procuring and using an electronic money card as it’s the most universal form of payment.

Tarif Integrasi (Integration Fare)

Did you know that some public transportation in Jakarta has an integrated fare system? JakLingko, the Jakarta government’s program to integrate payments for all public transport modes that operate within the greater Jakarta area, has an integrated fare system known locally as Tarif Integrasi.

If you’re wondering, this feature will provide discounted fares if you pay using the aforementioned Electronic Money Cards for every additional mode of transport you take that’s within the Tarif Integrasi network within a 3-hour window. The maximum fare offered by Tarif Integrasi is IDR 10,000 across all modes of transportation.

You can take advantage of Tarif Integrasi on the following services:

• S
  LRT Jakarta
  NOT to be confused with
  BK
  CB
  LRT Jabodebek
• Transjakarta
  Only on BRT routes. Non-BRT, TransJabodetabek feeder buses or city tour buses are not included.
• M
  MRT Jakarta

Older generation of Electronic Money Cards (e.g. Flazz Gen 1 cards) won’t receive the discount due to technical issues. But if you have a newer card, you might be able to qualify for this program! Also note that even when a card is branded as “JakLingko card”, it might not qualify for the program (e.g. JakLingko-branded Electronic Money Cards with a TransJakarta logo).

So make sure you do not make the same mistake as one of our staff members and make sure your card is eligible for the program in the first place!

Before you can experience Tarif Integrasi, you will need to first activate your eligible card. In order to ensure your card is already activated, you must tap twice on the Balance Check Terminal (BCT) in any TransJakarta, MRT Jakarta, or LRT Jakarta stops. If the reader shows something along the lines of “Kartu Intermoda: Aktif”, then you’re good to go!

Arriving by Intercity Train

Are you taking an Intercity train to Jakarta? If so, this section is for you!

Most Intercity trains terminate at the following stations:

• C
  Pasar Senen Station
• Gambir Station

Note that Gambir Station is not connected to any Commuter Line services. You will have to take a taxi or an online ride-hailing service to Tanah Abang station to continue your journey on the Rangkasbitung Line.

Some trains will stop at these stations in Bekasi and East Jakarta before terminating in the aforementioned stations.

• C
  Cikarang Station
• C
  Bekasi Station
• C
  Jatinegara Station

You can alight at any of these stations and then connect with the Commuter Line trains on the Cikarang Line.

For our folks from Bandung, you can always take the following trains:

If you are from other cities, you can take a look at the table below.

Arriving by Plane

There are two international airports in the greater Jakarta. If you’ll be flying in from one of these airports, here are a few tips for you!

Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK)

Did you know that Soekarno-Hatta International Airport has a train station?

You can take the Skytrain from any of the three terminals to the airport railway station to continue your journey into the city. The Airport Rail Link ticket will set you back up to IDR 70,000 per trip, and the trains have ample space for you to put down your luggage.

The Airport Rail Link calls at the following stations:

• A
  Soekarno-Hatta Airport Station
• A
  T
  Batuceper Station
• A
  T
  Rawabuaya Station
• A
  C
  T
  Duri Station
• A
  C
  BNI CITY/Sudirman Baru Station
• A
  B
  C
  Manggarai Station (Last Stop)

You can have one of your buddies pick you up from any stations mentioned above, or transfer to the Commuter Line.

If you prefer taking a shuttle bus from the airport, there is also direct shuttle service to BSD City available.

• DAMRI to Intermark BSD City
• Lorena Airport Connexion to Pasar Intermoda BSD City

If you want to try something new, you can use TransJakarta! For the price of a bottle of Nipis Madu™, you can take this corridor:

• Koridor SH-1 (Stasiun Soekarno Hatta - Kalideres)

Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)

If you’re arriving to Jakarta from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport, you need to hail a taxi to either the following transit stops:

• BK
  CB
  Cawang LRT Station
• Cawang Sentral BRT Stop

Traveling by Intercity Bus/Minibus

Aside from trains and commuter trains, you can also take a minibus to BSD City. Some of these operators are located within BSD City.

If you choose to take an intercity bus, you will have to continue your journey with an online ride-hailing app or a commuter train. Below is a list of bus terminals that are directly connected to a local mode of transportation.

• Terminal Poris Plawad
  Nearest station:
  A
  T
  Batu Ceper

Online Ride-Hailing Services

We have listed the approximate prices below, should you need to take this into account for your budgeting.

Innercity Modes

Your destination will be at ibis Styles BSD City, South Tangerang. The nearest station from the venue is:

• R
  Cisauk Station

This station is part of the Rangkasbitung Line. While it’s easier to transfer to the Rangkasbitung Line at Tanah Abang, this station can get really crowded especially in early morning and late afternoon rush hours. Here’s an alternative that may cost more, but provides a more pleasant experience!

1. Continue on the Cikarang Line towards either one of these stations:
   • A
     C
     BNI CITY/Sudirman Baru Station
     Preferred station if you’re arriving via the Airport Rail Link.
   • C
     Sudirman
     Most Commuter Line passengers will drop here, but it’s still recommended to drop at Sudirman Baru to ease the load at this station.
2. When arriving at Sudirman Baru or Sudirman, follow the signs towards
   M
   Dukuh Atas BNI MRT station. Take the train bound for Lebak Bulus.
3. Drop off at
   M
   ASEAN Station. Follow the signs towards the CSW transit hub, where you will transfer to the Transjakarta. Here, you can take either the 13, 13B, 13E, or L13E buses towards Puri Beta 2. If you’re confused, it’s the BRT corridors that run on separate overhead lanes.
4. Drop off at Velbak. Follow the signs through a long footbridge heading towards
   R
   Kebayoran Station
5. Take the Rangkasbitung Line towards Rangkasbitung, and drop off at
   R
   Cisauk Station.

The Last Mile

Once you alight at Cisauk Station, exit and follow the signs towards Terminal Intermoda BSD. This is a large bus terminal right next to a modern market of the same name.

There will be a 5-10 minute walk down a protected walkway to the terminal, where there is enough space for you to wait for your ride-hailing service to arrive. You can wait for your ride-hailing vehicle at the pick-up lanes just below the terminal.

Service Times

Here you can see the service time of all transport modes in Jakarta.