Akola to Imphal
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Akola, Maharashtra to Imphal, Manipur.
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 Imphal
2332 km · ~50h 38m · About 47h of driving split over 6 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.
89 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 389Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 539Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 689Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
89 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 777Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 927Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1077Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
89 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1166Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1316Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1466Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
89 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1555Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1705Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1855Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
89 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1943Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2093Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2243Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
89 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop
Arrive in ImphalImphal, Manipur
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 Imphal
2332 km · ~51h 48m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. 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) · ~777 km
~17h 16m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,230
- Change buses at a major city (around km 777)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Imphal. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~777 km
~17h 16m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,230
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1555)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Imphal. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Imphal
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~777 km
~17h 16m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,230
- Arrive in Imphal
Imphal, Manipur
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 Imphal
Nearest railway stations: Akola Jn for Akola, Jiribam (about 82 km away) for Imphal.
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
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 Imphal: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Akola to Imphal is about 2332 km by road, roughly 46.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2332 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹89,252 · Ertiga ₹1,13,738 · Innova ₹1,18,636 · Innova Crysta ₹1,46,122 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,01,888
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,570 · AC Seater ₹4,200 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,730 · AC Sleeper ₹5,360 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,580
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,430 · Economy ₹2,360 · Third AC ₹3,290 · Second AC ₹4,690 · First AC ₹6,560
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Stops & Places Along the Route
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Things to Do in Imphal
Khongjom War Memorial
This memorial and war complex was built the princely state of Manipur (Kangleipak) fought its last war of resistance against the British in 1891, after which it came…
Manipur State Museum
It includes portraits of Manipuri royalty, tribal costumes, polo equipment (Manipur is one of the places in the world that claims to have invented the sport) along with…
Kangla Fort
The palace and fort had been used for hundreds of years to defend the Manipuris from invading neighbours such as the Assamese and Burmese. The British finally…
Ema Panthoibi Shanglen
Ema Panthoibi Shanglen is worth a visit while in Imphal.
Visit Shree Govindajee Temple
Shree Govindajee Temple is a Meitei Hindu temple, dedicated to Hindu deities Radha Krishna (Govindaji). It is the largest Vaishnava temple in Imphal district of…
Visit Manipur State Museum
The Manipur State Museum (Meitei: Manipur Pukei Lankei Shanglen) is an institution displaying a collection of artistic, cultural, historical and scientific artefacts…
Suggested Imphal Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Imphal
- Travel from Akola to Imphal (about 46.6 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Kangla fort
Day 2Explore Imphal
- Visit Manipur Zoological Garden
- Visit Ima Market
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Pakhangba Temple
- Head back to Akola
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