Akola to Indore
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Akola, Maharashtra to Indore, Madhya 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 Indore
330 km · ~6h 56m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Akola
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near KhandwaAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
180 km · 3h 36m drive from previous stop
Arrive in IndoreIndore, Madhya 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 Indore
330 km · ~7h 20m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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 → Indore
AC Seater / Volvo · ~330 km
~7h 20m|Tentative fare ₹360–₹970
Usual tea / meal halts: Khandwa (~170 km)
- Arrive in Indore
Indore, Madhya 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 Indore
Nearest railway stations: Akola Jn for Akola, Indore Jn Bg for Indore.
Direct trains
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 Indore: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Akola to Indore is about 330 km by road, roughly 6.6 hours of travel time. The road passes near Khandwa.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 330 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹12,781 · Ertiga ₹16,246 · Innova ₹16,939 · Innova Crysta ₹20,904 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹28,720
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹360 · AC Seater ₹590 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹530 · AC Sleeper ₹760 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹970
- Train: Sleeper ₹230 · Economy ₹360 · Third AC ₹490 · Second AC ₹690 · First AC ₹950
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Indore guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Indore.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Akola to Indore. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Khandwa185 km from Akola
- Omkareshwar250 km from Akola
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Things to Do in Indore
Eat your way through Sarafa Bazaar's night food market
By day this is Indore's jewelry market; after 9pm the same lane transforms into a legendary open-air food street where vendors sell garadu, bhutte ka kees, jalebi fried…
1.5-2 hours
Snack crawl down Chappan Dukan (56 Shops)
This purpose-built food street packs 56-plus shops selling Indori staples like poha-jalebi, sabudana khichdi and namkeen into one walkable lane, making it the easiest…
1-1.5 hours
Catch the evening light and sound show at Rajwada Palace
The seven-story Holkar dynasty palace facing Indore's old city square blends Maratha, Mughal and French architectural styles across its wooden upper floors, and the…
1 hour
Explore Lal Bagh Palace's European interiors
Built by the Holkars in the late 19th century, this palace was deliberately styled after European stately homes, complete with a replica of Buckingham Palace's gates,…
1-1.5 hours
Visit Kanch Mandir, the Jain temple built entirely of glass and mirror
Every wall, ceiling and pillar inside this late-19th-century Digambar Jain temple is inlaid with cut glass, mirrorwork and glass mosaics depicting Jain moral tales,…
30-45 minutes
Suggested Indore Itinerary
Day 1Day 1
- Morning visit to Rajwada Palace - the historic Holkar palace
- Explore Lal Bagh Palace - European-style architecture
- Visit Kanch Mandir - temple made of glass and mirrors
Day 2Day 2
- Visit Khajrana Ganesh Temple - one of the most famous Ganesh temples
- Day trip to Patalpani Falls - scenic waterfall
- Explore Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary
Day 3Day 3
- Visit Maheshwar - day trip to the historic town
- Explore Ahilya Fort and Narmada Ghats
- Watch Maheshwari saree weaving
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