Akola to Panaji
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Akola, Maharashtra to Panaji, Goa.
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 Panaji
870 km · ~18h 44m · About 17h of driving split over 2 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.
135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 435Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 585Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 735Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop
Arrive in PanajiPanaji, Goa
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 Panaji
870 km · ~19h 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 → Panaji
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~870 km
~19h 20m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,490
- Arrive in Panaji
Panaji, Goa
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 Panaji
Nearest railway stations: Akola Jn for Akola, Vasco Da Gama for Panaji.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 16h in total
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 48m wait
1 change · 16h 30m in total
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 39m wait
1 change · 16h 33m in total
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 44m 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 Panaji: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Akola to Panaji is about 870 km by road, roughly 17.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 870 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹30,203 · Ertiga ₹38,425 · Innova ₹40,069 · Innova Crysta ₹49,415 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹68,022
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹960 · AC Seater ₹1,570 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,390 · AC Sleeper ₹2,000 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,490
- Train: Sleeper ₹550 · Economy ₹900 · Third AC ₹1,250 · Second AC ₹1,770 · First AC ₹2,470
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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INOX - Old GMC
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Mandovi River Sunset cruise
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Miramar Beach
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Suggested Panaji Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Panaji
- Travel from Akola to Panaji (about 17.4 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church
Day 2Explore Panaji
- Visit Mandovi Bridge
- Visit Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
- Visit Adil Shah Palace
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit St Bartholomew's Church
- Head back to Akola
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