Taking the train is a clean, efficient, and affordable option to reach UIII from the airport—ideal if you want to avoid heavy traffic and prefer public transit. Below is the full guide, now including ticketing and payment system details.
1. Reach the Airport Railink Station
From Terminal 3 Arrival Hall, follow signs to the Airport Railink Station. You can either walk (it’s connected via a passageway) or take the Skytrain to reach it.
2.Buying a Ticket for the Airport Train
The Airport Railink (called “KA Bandara”) is a premium commuter train that connects the airport to Jakarta city. To ride it. l Buy a ticket via self-service ticket machines at the station. l Payment can be made using cash, debit/credit card, or QRIS (QR code) if you have an
Indonesian e-walletY
l Choose Manggarai station as your destination. This station connects you to the Jakarta
Commuter Line system.
Travel time: around 45 minutes
Cost: around Rp 70,000 (~4,5$F
3. Transfer to the KRL Commuter Line (Commuter Train)
After arriving at Manggarai Station, walk about five minutes to the nearby platform to board the KRL Commuter Line (operated by PT KCI) heading toward Depok or Bogor. Important: You need an e-money card to use KRL
KRL does not sell paper tickets or single-use tickets. You must tap in/out using a
contactless e-money card, such as:
You can buy these cards at nearby Indomaret, Alfamart, or from station counters at major
stations like Manggarai. Make sure it has enough balance (top-up available via retail stores
or ATMs).
Alternatively, you can use the KRL Access app to check schedules and station maps,
though you still need the physical e-money card to tap in.
Manggarai to Pondok Cina: ~45–60 minutes
KRL fare: ~Rp 5,000–10,000 (~0,25-0,5$)
4. Final Ride to UIII Campus
From Pondok Cina Station, use a ride-hailing app like Grab or Gojek to reach UIII. The
campus is just a short drive from the station.
These apps work similarly to Uber. Simply enter “UIII” or “Universitas Islam Internasional
Indonesia” as your destination.
The ride should take about 15–20 minutes and cost around Rp 20,000–30,000 ($1.50–2).
Estimated total time: 3–3.5 hours
Estimated cost: ~Rp 80,000–90,000 ($6–8)
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