KA Cikuray

The Cikuray is an intercity passenger train service operated by PT Kereta Indonesia (Persero), connecting the upland town of Garut in West Java with the capital city of Jakarta. Named after Mount Cikuray, a prominent stratovolcano overlooking Garut, the service was inaugurated to restore direct rail connectivity between the region and Jakarta after decades of dormancy. Its primary corridor links Garut Station with Pasar Senen Station in central Jakarta, serving as a vital transportation artery for both commuters and long-distance travelers navigating the undulating topography of the Priangan highlands.

Beyond leisure travel, the Cikuray plays a critical role in regional mobility by integrating remote agricultural districts with metropolitan economic centers. The service relies on robust mainline locomotives and standardized passenger rolling stock engineered to handle steep gradients and complex terrain safely and efficiently. By providing a dependable, weather-resilient alternative to highway transport, the train significantly boosts regional economic productivity, facilitates tourism development in Garut, and ensures seamless socio-economic mobility for communities along the West Java corridor.

Under the current national rail timetable framework (Gapeka), the service operates two scheduled trips daily and calls at fourteen scheduled stations along its route. The journey covers a total route distance of approximately 245 kilometers with an average transit time of 5 hours and 31 minutes. To accommodate diverse passenger demographics, the train features specialized seating configurations, operating primarily with Economy Kerakyatan and Economy Petani & Pedagang equipment classes tailored to support regional working populations and budget-conscious travelers.