Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation Announces Free Homecoming Program for Eid al-Fitr 2026
Jakarta – The Directorate General of Land Transportation of the Ministry of Transportation (Kementerian Perhubungan) is preparing for the 2026 Eid al-Fitr homecoming (mudik) season with a free passenger program. Registration opens on March 1st, 2026, and will continue until all available seats are filled.
Program Details
A total of 401 buses will be deployed, offering 15,834 seats to facilitate free travel for those returning to their hometowns. The program will serve 34 destination cities across 10 provinces. Return trips will be available from 12 cities in 8 provinces.
Destination Cities
The free homecoming program will cover the following destination cities: Palembang, Lampung, Bengkulu, Padang, Medan, Aceh, Garut, Tasikmalaya, Cirebon, Kuningan, Semarang, Solo, Yogyakarta, Wonogiri, Purwokerto, Tegal, Pekalongan, Demak, Boyolali, Klaten, Pati, Blora, Cilacap, Wonosobo, Kebumen, Magelang, Wonosari, Jepara, Sragen, Madiun, Surabaya, Tuban, Malang, and Tulungagung.
Return Trip Departures
Return trips will depart from Kuningan, Madiun, Surabaya, Palembang, Padang, Medan, Aceh, Semarang, Solo, Yogyakarta, Wonogiri, and Purwokerto.
Motorcycle Transportation
In addition to passenger buses, the Ministry of Transportation will provide transportation for 240 motorcycles via 8 dedicated trucks. This service is specifically for travelers heading to or from Solo, Yogyakarta, Wonogiri, and Purwokerto.
Registration and Departure Schedule
Registration for the free homecoming program will be conducted online through the website nusantara.kemenhub.go.id, starting March 1st, 2026. The registration process involves creating an account, selecting a desired schedule and route, providing personal information, and verifying the registration details.
Departure Waves
The departure of homecoming buses will be staggered across three days and five terminals:
- March 16, 2026: Pondok Cabe Terminal, South Tangerang
- March 17, 2026: Jatijajar Terminal, Depok and Pulogebang Terminal, Jakarta
- March 18, 2026: Kampung Rambutan Terminal, Jakarta and Poris Plawad Terminal, Tangerang
Return buses will depart simultaneously on March 25th, 2026, from terminals in the origin cities to Jakarta and surrounding areas, including Bulupitu Terminal Purwokerto, Mangkang Semarang Terminal, Giwangan Terminal Yogyakarta, Tirtonandi Terminal Solo, Giri Adipura Terminal Wonogiri, Kertawangunan Terminal Kuningan, Purboyo Madiun Terminal, Bungurasih Terminal Surabaya, Alang-Alang Lebar Terminal Palembang, Anak Air Padang Terminal, Amplas Terminal Medan, and Terminal Batoh Aceh.
Safety Measures
The Ministry of Transportation will conduct thorough safety inspections (ramp checks) on all buses participating in the program to ensure the vehicles and drivers meet safety standards. This is to guarantee a safe and comfortable journey for all passengers.
The Ministry of Transportation is responsible for the governance and regulation of transportation in Indonesia, including policy development, safety, and accessibility. More information about the Ministry can be found on their official website.