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Akola to Kangra

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Akola, Maharashtra to Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.

1650 kmDistance
33 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹18250
Sedan₹21550
SUV₹28200
Innova / MUV₹31550
Tempo Traveller₹36600
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1820
AC Seater₹2970
Non-AC Sleeper₹2640
AC Sleeper₹3790
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4670
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Train
Sleeper₹1020
Economy₹1680
Third AC₹2340
Second AC₹3330
First AC₹4650
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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 Kangra

1650 km · ~35h 40m · About 33h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Akola

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 413

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 563

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 713

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 825

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 975

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1125

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1238

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1388

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1538

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 113 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kangra

    Kangra, Himachal 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 Kangra

1650 km · ~36h 40m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Akola → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~825 km

    ~18h 20m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,360

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 825)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kangra. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Kangra

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~825 km

    ~18h 20m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,360

  5. Arrive in Kangra

    Kangra, Himachal 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 Kangra

Nearest railway stations: Akola Jn for Akola, Kangra for Kangra.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 49h 43m in total

HOWRAH - PORBANDAR SF Exp#12906 · Superfast
08:02 PMBorgaon
12h 53m113 stops
08:55 AM+1dAhmedabad Jn

Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 2h 25m wait

AHMEDABAD - JAMMU TAWI Exp#19223 · Express
11:20 AMAhmedabad Jn
27h 50m178 stops
03:10 PM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 40m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

2 changes · 66h 8m in total

H S NANDED - SHRI GANGANAGAR Exp#12485 · Superfast
03:37 AMBarsi Takli
28h 41m229 stops
08:18 AM+1dBhatinda Jn

Change trains at Bhatinda Jn — about 10h 22m wait

Bhatinda Jammu Tawi Express#19225 · Express
06:40 PMBhatinda Jn
8h 40m55 stops
03:20 AM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 14h 30m wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

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.

Transport Options

Akola to Kangra: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Akola to Kangra is about 1650 km by road, roughly 33 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1650 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,250 · Sedan ₹21,550 · SUV ₹28,200 · Innova / MUV ₹31,550 · Tempo Traveller ₹36,600
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,820 · AC Seater ₹2,970 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,640 · AC Sleeper ₹3,790 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,670
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,020 · Economy ₹1,680 · Third AC ₹2,340 · Second AC ₹3,330 · First AC ₹4,650

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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