Akola to Ranchi
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Akola, Maharashtra to Ranchi, Jharkhand.
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 Ranchi
1179 km · ~25h 35m · About 24h of driving split over 3 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.
93 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 393Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 543Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 693Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
93 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 786Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 936Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1086Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
93 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Arrive in RanchiRanchi, Jharkhand
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 Ranchi
1179 km · ~26h 14m · 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) · ~590 km
~13h 7m|Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,700
- Change buses at a major city (around km 590)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ranchi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Ranchi
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~590 km
~13h 7m|Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,700
- Arrive in Ranchi
Ranchi, Jharkhand
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 Ranchi
Nearest railway stations: Akola Jn for Akola, Ranchi for Ranchi.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 18h 23m in total
Change trains at Jharsuguda Jn — about 2h 9m wait
1 change · 19h 14m in total
Change trains at Jharsuguda Jn — about 2h 25m wait
1 change · 19h 38m in total
Change trains at Nagpur — about 45m 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 Ranchi: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Akola to Ranchi is about 1179 km by road, roughly 23.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1179 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹45,090 · Ertiga ₹57,470 · Innova ₹59,946 · Innova Crysta ₹73,825 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,02,036
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,300 · AC Seater ₹2,120 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,890 · AC Sleeper ₹2,710 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,350
- Train: Sleeper ₹740 · Economy ₹1,210 · Third AC ₹1,680 · Second AC ₹2,390 · First AC ₹3,330
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Ranchi guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Ranchi.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Akola to Ranchi. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
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Things to Do in Ranchi
Aqua World
An aquarium, game parlour and food court are worth seeing and good values.
Pahari Mandir
It gives an excellent 360-degree view of the city.
Tagore Hill
Tagore Hill is about 90 m (300 ft) above its base. The elder brother of Rabindranath Tagore, Jyotirindranath Tagore purchased the hillok Morabadi and built up an ashram…
Yogoda Satsanga Society of India- Ashram
Paramahansa Yogananda, the author of Autobiography of a Yogi, began his life's work here. The natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere offer refreshment to mind and spirit.
Ranchi Science Centre
The first science museum established in the state of Jharkhand. It houses several exhibits on astronomy, evolution and topics connected to the area such as coal mining.
State Museum Hotwar
An arts and cultural heritage museum showcasing Jharkhand's rich history.
Suggested Ranchi Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Ranchi
- Travel from Akola to Ranchi (about 23.6 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Pahari Mandir
Day 2Explore Ranchi
- Visit Jagannath Temple
- Visit Ranchi Lake
- Visit Jharkhand War Memorial
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Yogoda Satsanga Society of India- Ashram
- Head back to Akola
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Ranchi trip and see the full Akola → Ranchi → next stop route.
Ranchi → Parasnath Hills
About 135 km by road
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