Jakarta: Using the MRT, Airport Link train and Skytrain
Apr 2, 2019 | 5:28 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Terra Australis Cognita
Posts: 5,353
Jakarta: Using the MRT, Airport Link train and Skytrain
G'day,
Not quite sure if this qualifies as a trip report or destination info, but starting off here...
So I was in Jakarta last week for the first time in a long while, and wrote up my experience testing out the shiny new MRT and the almost as new Airport Rail Link & Skytrain services while I was at it:
Jakarta by rail: MRT opening week
Jakarta by rail: Airport Rail Link and Skytrain
Both are very welcome additions to Jakarta's sorely lacking public transport network and a potential shortcut to its notorious traffic jams, but there are quite a few glitches you should be aware of.
Not quite sure if this qualifies as a trip report or destination info, but starting off here...
So I was in Jakarta last week for the first time in a long while, and wrote up my experience testing out the shiny new MRT and the almost as new Airport Rail Link & Skytrain services while I was at it:
Jakarta by rail: MRT opening week
Jakarta by rail: Airport Rail Link and Skytrain
Both are very welcome additions to Jakarta's sorely lacking public transport network and a potential shortcut to its notorious traffic jams, but there are quite a few glitches you should be aware of.
Apr 2, 2019 | 12:08 pm
#2
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: London
Programs: Hilton, IHG - BA, GA, LH, QR, SV, TK
Posts: 18,308
G'day,
Not quite sure if this qualifies as a trip report or destination info, but starting off here...
So I was in Jakarta last week for the first time in a long while, and wrote up my experience testing out the shiny new MRT and the almost as new Airport Rail Link & Skytrain services while I was at it:
Both are very welcome additions to Jakarta's sorely lacking public transport network and a potential shortcut to its notorious traffic jams, but there are quite a few glitches you should be aware of.
Not quite sure if this qualifies as a trip report or destination info, but starting off here...
So I was in Jakarta last week for the first time in a long while, and wrote up my experience testing out the shiny new MRT and the almost as new Airport Rail Link & Skytrain services while I was at it:
Both are very welcome additions to Jakarta's sorely lacking public transport network and a potential shortcut to its notorious traffic jams, but there are quite a few glitches you should be aware of.
Thanks for that. My use of the rail link mirrored yours - with a clunky connection on the skytrain, though I was blessed with card payment that went through faultlessly. Touch wood, as they say
Apr 2, 2019 | 6:11 pm
#3
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: LAX
Programs: HHonor Dia, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Diamond
Posts: 551
So if we take the airport railink, and getting off at BNI city station.
And if we then want to take MRT, i'm guessing it's the "Dukuh Atas BNI" station.
Are those 2 connected?
From Google map looks like we have to go outside and walk quite a bit.
And if we then want to take MRT, i'm guessing it's the "Dukuh Atas BNI" station.
Are those 2 connected?
From Google map looks like we have to go outside and walk quite a bit.
Apr 2, 2019 | 6:36 pm
#4
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Terra Australis Cognita
Posts: 5,353
As far as I can tell they're not directly connected, but there are signposts both ways. It's about a 400m walk along the road that appears less chaotic than most Jakarta streets.
Apr 4, 2019 | 2:14 pm
#5
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 203
When I was in Jakarta last week, I used the rail link. My foreign credit card wasn't accepted since a PIN is needed to completed the transaction, but my debit card was fine. Also, I found that not too many people use the train, at least on the occasion I used it. Though I was somewhat shocked that a lady my age (mid-20s) decided to sit next to me when the two rows in front of my own were empty. I though for a moment or two I was possibly being marked, but she ended up getting off on the second stop. Overall, it's a nice way to get to the city center and would take it again if I visit Jakarta once more.
Apr 5, 2019 | 1:48 pm
#6
formerly known as Tad's Broiled Steaks
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 6,424
Curious if the metro uses those stupid plastic tokens common in China, or something else.
Also, would like to know if plans are in the works for a seamless commuter rail/MRT/Transjakarta contactless card. You know, the thing Bangkok keeps screwing up.
I will be in Jakarta in a couple of weeks, and am eager to finally check their metro off of my list...but from your photos [MENTION=24159]jpatokal[/MENTION], signage and maps dont look practical.
Also, would like to know if plans are in the works for a seamless commuter rail/MRT/Transjakarta contactless card. You know, the thing Bangkok keeps screwing up.
I will be in Jakarta in a couple of weeks, and am eager to finally check their metro off of my list...but from your photos [MENTION=24159]jpatokal[/MENTION], signage and maps dont look practical.
Apr 5, 2019 | 6:37 pm
#7
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: LAX
Programs: HHonor Dia, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Diamond
Posts: 551
I think the MRT supposed to take one of those e-money card from some of the big banks.
I also saw this Jak-Lingko card. It says it's good for bus, trans-jakarta, MRT and LRT.
FAQ Jak Lingko ? PT Transportasi Jakarta
I also saw this Jak-Lingko card. It says it's good for bus, trans-jakarta, MRT and LRT.
FAQ Jak Lingko ? PT Transportasi Jakarta
Curious if the metro uses those stupid plastic tokens common in China, or something else.
Also, would like to know if plans are in the works for a seamless commuter rail/MRT/Transjakarta contactless card. You know, the thing Bangkok keeps screwing up.
I will be in Jakarta in a couple of weeks, and am eager to finally check their metro off of my list...but from your photos [MENTION=24159]jpatokal[/MENTION], signage and maps dont look practical.
Also, would like to know if plans are in the works for a seamless commuter rail/MRT/Transjakarta contactless card. You know, the thing Bangkok keeps screwing up.
I will be in Jakarta in a couple of weeks, and am eager to finally check their metro off of my list...but from your photos [MENTION=24159]jpatokal[/MENTION], signage and maps dont look practical.
Apr 5, 2019 | 8:29 pm
#8
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 203
Curious if the metro uses those stupid plastic tokens common in China, or something else.
Also, would like to know if plans are in the works for a seamless commuter rail/MRT/Transjakarta contactless card. You know, the thing Bangkok keeps screwing up.
I will be in Jakarta in a couple of weeks, and am eager to finally check their metro off of my list...but from your photos [MENTION=24159]jpatokal[/MENTION], signage and maps dont look practical.
Also, would like to know if plans are in the works for a seamless commuter rail/MRT/Transjakarta contactless card. You know, the thing Bangkok keeps screwing up.
I will be in Jakarta in a couple of weeks, and am eager to finally check their metro off of my list...but from your photos [MENTION=24159]jpatokal[/MENTION], signage and maps dont look practical.