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Riding the Jakarta MRT as a newcomer

By Covered Abroad Research Desk · Last verified July 2026

The Jakarta MRT runs 15.7 km with 13 stations between Lebak Bulus in South Jakarta and Bundaran HI in Central Jakarta, from 05:00 to 24:00. The Jakarta provincial government lists fares of Rp 4,000 to Rp 14,000, payable with contactless bank cards such as JakLingko, Flazz or e-Money, or by QR code in the MRT-J app.

The line and its stations

The MRT is run by PT MRT Jakarta, owned by the Jakarta provincial government, and opened on 24 March 2019. According to the provincial transport agency, it was the first public transport in Indonesia with both underground and elevated track.

The 13 stations, south to north, are: Lebak Bulus, Fatmawati, Cipete Raya, Haji Nawi, Blok A, Blok M, Sisingamangaraja, Senayan, Istora, Bendungan Hilir, Setiabudi, Dukuh Atas and Bundaran Hotel Indonesia.

Each train has six cars carrying up to 1,800 passengers at 80–100 km/h. The trains are called Ratangga, a name taken from the Sutasoma of the Majapahit era.

Source: Pemprov DKI Jakarta (Dinas Perhubungan) — MRT Jakarta, 24 July 2023, read 8 October 2026.

Fares and how to pay

The provincial government lists MRT fares from Rp 4,000 to Rp 14,000, depending on distance, with trains running 05:00–24:00.

You can tap in with these stored-value cards:

JakLingko card
Bank DKI's JakCard
the MRT Jakarta multi-trip ticket
Flazz (BCA), e-Money (Mandiri), TapCash (BNI) and Brizzi (BRI)
the KMT card from KAI Commuter

Or pay with an e-wallet — OVO, DANA, LinkAja, AstraPay, i.saku or blu by BCA Digital — by linking it to the MRT-J app, which then gives you a QR code to enter.

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Making the MRT part of Jakarta life

The line links popular areas such as Blok M, Senayan, Dukuh Atas and Bundaran HI. Many of the same stored-value cards are also used on TransJakarta buses — our TransJakarta guide covers which.

The provincial government notes that the MRT will be extended towards East, West and North Jakarta. Fares and services can change, so check the MRT-J app for the latest.

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Common questions

How much is the Jakarta MRT?

The Jakarta provincial government lists fares from Rp 4,000 to Rp 14,000, depending on distance.

What are the Jakarta MRT operating hours?

05:00 to 24:00, according to the provincial government.

Can I pay for the Jakarta MRT with an e-wallet?

Yes. Link OVO, DANA, LinkAja, AstraPay, i.saku or blu by BCA Digital to the MRT-J app, which gives you a QR code to enter.

Which stations does the Jakarta MRT serve?

13 stations from Lebak Bulus to Bundaran HI, including Blok M, Senayan, Setiabudi and Dukuh Atas.