Akola to Basti
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Akola, Maharashtra to Basti, Uttar Pradesh.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Akola to Basti
1163 km · ~25h 16m · About 23h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Akola
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
88 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 388Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 538Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 688Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
88 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 775Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 925Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1075Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
88 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BastiBasti, Uttar Pradesh
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Akola to Basti
1163 km · ~25h 52m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Akola
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Akola. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Akola → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~582 km
~12h 56m|Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,680
- Change buses at a major city (around km 582)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Basti. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Basti
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~582 km
~12h 56m|Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,680
- Arrive in Basti
Basti, Uttar Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Akola to Basti
Nearest railway stations: Akola Jn for Akola, Basti for Basti.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 25h 57m in total
Change trains at Bhusaval Jn — about 2h 30m wait
1 change · 26h 50m in total
Change trains at Bhusaval Jn — about 1h 20m wait
1 change · 27h 6m in total
Change trains at Bhusaval Jn — about 1h 37m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Akola to Basti: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Akola to Basti is about 1163 km by road, roughly 23.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1163 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹44,519 · Ertiga ₹56,731 · Innova ₹59,173 · Innova Crysta ₹72,884 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,00,692
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,280 · AC Seater ₹2,090 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,860 · AC Sleeper ₹2,670 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,310
- Train: Sleeper ₹730 · Economy ₹1,190 · Third AC ₹1,660 · Second AC ₹2,360 · First AC ₹3,290
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Basti guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Basti.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Akola to Basti. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Chikhaldara110 km from Akola
Maharashtra
- Pachmarhi315 km from Akola
Madhya Pradesh
- Katni635 km from Akola
Madhya Pradesh
- Prayagraj935 km from Akola
Hotels in Basti
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Basti
Things to Do in Basti
Visit Bhadeshwar Nath Temple
A Shiva shrine and Basti district’s main pilgrimage site, busiest during Shivratri.
Visit Kaptanganj
A town in Basti district.
Visit Harraiya
A tehsil town in Basti district.
Visit Sant Kabir Nagar
A neighbouring district named for the poet-saint Kabir.
Suggested Basti Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Basti
- Travel from Akola to Basti (about 23.3 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Bhadeshwar Nath Temple
Day 2Explore Basti
- Visit Kaptanganj
- Visit Harraiya
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Sant Kabir Nagar
- Head back to Akola
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Basti trip and see the full Akola → Basti → next stop route.
Basti → Siddharthnagar
About 80 km by road
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