Kebayoran Station, Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta

Kebayoran Station (KBY), also known as Kebayoran Lama Station, is a Class II railway station situated in the Kebayoran Lama area of South Jakarta, Indonesia. Operational since October 1, 1899, it functions as a crucial junction for the Jabodetabek KRL Commuterline system.

Kebayoran Station is located at Jl. Mesjid Al Huda No.12, Kebayoran Lama Utara, Kecamatan Kebayoran Lama, Kota Jakarta Selatan. It is strategically positioned between Palmerah Station and Pondok Ranji Station on the Rangkasbitung Commuter Line. The station is a significant transit node, integrated with Transjakarta bus services via the 450-meter Kebayoran Lama Skywalk, connecting to the Pasar Kebayoran Lama (Corridor 8) and Velbak (Corridor 13) bus stops. This connectivity facilitates seamless transfers between different modes of public transportation, contributing to improved urban mobility. The area around the station experiences significant foot traffic due to its proximity to Pasar Kebayoran Lama (Kebayoran Lama Market).

Kebayoran Station is a well-equipped facility, offering a range of amenities for passengers. These include skywalks providing direct access to bus stops, motorcycle parking, comfortable waiting areas with ergonomic chairs, and prayer rooms. The station also features modern conveniences such as toilets, elevators, escalators, and dedicated breastfeeding and medical rooms. For accessibility, the station provides facilities for persons with disabilities, including accessible toilets, safe pick-up and set-down areas, and tactile paving. Multi-trip card top-up machines and minimarkets are also available. The station has three tracks, with lines 1 and 2 serving as straight tracks and line 3 occasionally used for storing maintenance trains.

Kebayoran Station plays a vital role in Jakarta's urban transportation network as a key KRL Commuterline hub. Its integration with Transjakarta bus services through the Kebayoran Lama Skywalk enhances intermodal connectivity, facilitating the daily commute for thousands of passengers and helping to alleviate traffic congestion in the greater Jakarta area. The station's modernization and accessibility features underscore its importance in providing efficient and inclusive public transport, supporting the ongoing urban development and the mobility needs of the city's diverse population.

Nearby notable places include Pasar Kebayoran Lama, a traditional market adjacent to the station, and Gandaria City, a prominent shopping destination. Taman Puring and Taman Langsat, green spaces offering recreational opportunities, are also in the vicinity. Kebayoran Station is situated within the Kebayoran Lama district, bordering Kebayoran Baru, a planned satellite city established after World War II. Major roads in the area include Jalan Mesjid Al Huda and Jalan Teuku Nyak Arief.