Yogyakarta Airport Train (YIA): Fares, Timetable, Tickets and DAMRI Alternatives
Short answer
Take the airport train from Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) to Yogyakarta (Tugu) station, next to Malioboro: Rp20,000 on the regular train or Rp40,000–50,000 on the non-stop Xpress, 35–40 minutes. Since 17 September 2026 KAI Commuter runs it; book on C-Access, Access by KAI or airport-train.kci.id up to 7 days ahead, or at the machines.
- Regular train
- Rp20,000, about 40 min
- YIA Xpress
- Rp40,000–50,000, about 35 min
- Trips per day
- 50 (26 Xpress, 24 regular)
- Operator since 17 Sep 2026
- KAI Commuter
Why the train
Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) is in Kulon Progo, far west of the city. By road the trip to Malioboro takes an hour and a half or more; the train does it in about 35–40 minutes and stops at Yogyakarta station (Tugu), a short walk from Malioboro street.
Two trains, one line
| Regular | YIA Xpress | |
|---|---|---|
| Fare | Rp20,000 | Rp40,000–50,000 |
| Journey | about 40 min | about 35 min |
| Stops | Wates on the way (Yogyakarta–Wates Rp10,000) | Non-stop |
| Trips per day | 24 | 26 |
| Timetable (June 2026) | YIA → Yogyakarta 05:16–20:55; Yogyakarta → YIA 04:20–19:16 | YIA → Yogyakarta 07:00–21:30; Yogyakarta → YIA 06:00–20:12 |
Departure times did not change with the new operator, according to KAI Commuter, but always check the current timetable in the app on the day.
If you land after the last train (about 21:30), take a DAMRI bus or a car.
Buying tickets
Since 17 September 2026 the airport train is run by KAI Commuter as Commuter Line Bandara YIA (before that by KAI Bandara, previously Railink). Tickets are sold up to seven days ahead:
- C-Access (KAI Commuter app)
- Access by KAI — foreigners register with a passport number
- airport-train.kci.id — web booking
- Vending machines at the airport station
Ticketing is now linked to the Yogyakarta commuter line, with combined tickets towards Solo planned. Whether foreign cards work in the apps varies; if one is declined, buy at the station machine.
Finding the station at YIA
The airport station is connected to the terminal building — follow the train signs from arrivals. Allow 10–15 minutes from the baggage hall to the platform, and buy your ticket before reaching the gates.
Other options
| Option | Cost | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport train | Rp20,000–50,000 | 35–40 min | Best for central Yogyakarta and Malioboro |
| DAMRI bus | Rp13,000–25,000 | 1.5–2 h | Several city routes; slower in traffic |
| Grab, Gojek or taxi | depends on distance | 1–1.5 h+ | Hotels outside the centre, heavy luggage, late arrivals |
Going on to Borobudur or Solo
From Yogyakarta station you can continue by commuter train towards Solo. For Borobudur, it is quicker to go by car directly from the airport than via the city.
Sources
- RCTI+ — KAI Commuter takes over the YIA airport train — 17 September 2026
- Metro TV News — YIA airport train timetable and fares — June 2026
- Antara Jogja — YIA Xpress journey time
- JawaPos — ways from YIA to Malioboro — June 2026, DAMRI fares
- KAI Commuter — airport train booking
- Tempo — booking train tickets as a foreign tourist