Akola to Malappuram
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Akola, Maharashtra to Malappuram, Kerala.
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 Malappuram
1402 km · ~30h 42m · About 28h of driving split over 4 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.
51 km · 1h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 351Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 501Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 651Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
51 km · 1h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 701Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 851Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1001Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
51 km · 1h 1m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1052Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1202Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1352Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
51 km · 1h 1m drive from previous stop
Arrive in MalappuramMalappuram, Kerala
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 Malappuram
1402 km · ~31h 10m · 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) · ~701 km
~15h 35m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010
- Change buses at a major city (around km 701)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Malappuram. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Malappuram
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~701 km
~15h 35m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010
- Arrive in Malappuram
Malappuram, Kerala
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 Malappuram
Nearest railway stations: Akola Jn for Akola, Tirunnavaya for Malappuram.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 28h 50m in total
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 48m wait
1 change · 28h 50m in total
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 37m wait
1 change · 29h 51m in total
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 4h 16m 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 Malappuram: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Akola to Malappuram is about 1402 km by road, roughly 28 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1402 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹54,051 · Ertiga ₹68,772 · Innova ₹71,717 · Innova Crysta ₹88,438 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,21,768
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,540 · AC Seater ₹2,520 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,240 · AC Sleeper ₹3,220 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,980
- Train: Sleeper ₹870 · Economy ₹1,430 · Third AC ₹1,990 · Second AC ₹2,830 · First AC ₹3,960
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Malappuram.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Akola to Malappuram. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Aundha Nagnath165 km from Akola
Maharashtra
- Latur335 km from Akola
Maharashtra
- Hampi780 km from Akola
Karnataka
- Hassan1120 km from Akola
Karnataka
- Kabini1280 km from Akola
Karnataka
Hotels in Malappuram
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Things to Do in Malappuram
Koottilangadi Bridge walk
Koottilangadi Bridge walk is worth a visit while in Malappuram.
Paddy field walk
Take a bus to Makkara Paramba, start walking behind the telephone exchange. Enjoy the expanse of paddy fields, banana plantations and coconut farms.
Trekking @ Pookkoottoor
Thada Paramba hills and Ilyam Paramba hills.
Anakkadavu Bridge.
Beautiful views of the Kadalundi River
Anakkayam
Cashew Research and Development Center
Arya Vaidya Shala
World famous Herbal Medicine Center. very expensive.
Suggested Malappuram Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Malappuram
- Travel from Akola to Malappuram (about 28 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Bharathapuzha River
Day 2Explore Malappuram
- Visit Juma Mosque
- Visit Sri Rama Temple
- Visit Melmuri
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Shanthi Theeram
- Head back to Akola
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