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Akola to Rishikesh

Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Akola, Maharashtra to Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.

Approx Distance: 1367 km

Approx Duration: 30.4 hrs

Route overview

Akola to Rishikesh is about 1367 km by road, roughly 30.4 hours of travel time.

By car: Akola to Rishikesh

About 27h 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 (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
192 km (about 3h 50m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 342. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 492. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
192 km (about 3h 50m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 684. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 834. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
192 km (about 3h 50m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1025. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1175. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
192 km (about 3h 50m of driving) — Arrive in Rishikesh

By bus: Akola to Rishikesh

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) · ~684 km Takes about 15h 12m. Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,970.
Change buses at a major city (around km 684). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Rishikesh. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → Rishikesh. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~684 km Takes about 15h 12m. Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,970.
Arrive in Rishikesh

By train: Akola to Rishikesh

The nearest railway stations are Akola Jn for Akola and Raiwala for Rishikesh. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:

With one change, 30h in total: Gondwana Express (12405) 07:15 AM Paras to 05:55 PM Itarsi Jn, then Mumbai LTT -Haridwar AC Express (12171) 07:13 PM Itarsi Jn to 01:15 PM Haridwar Jn — change at Itarsi Jn (about 1h 18m wait)
With one change, 31h 15m in total: Akola Ratlam Fast Passenger (52974) 06:00 AM Akola Jn to 01:00 PM Khandwa, then Mumbai LTT -Haridwar AC Express (12171) 04:29 PM Khandwa to 01:15 PM Haridwar Jn — change at Khandwa (about 3h 29m wait)
With one change, 31h 59m in total: HYDERABAD DECCAN - AJMER SF Exp (12720) 05:16 AM Barsi Takli to 12:15 PM Itarsi Jn, then Mumbai LTT -Haridwar AC Express (12171) 07:13 PM Itarsi Jn to 01:15 PM Haridwar Jn — change at Itarsi Jn (about 6h 58m wait)

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.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1367 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹15,140 · Sedan ₹17,870 · SUV ₹23,390 · Innova / MUV ₹26,170 · Tempo Traveller ₹30,370
Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,500 · AC Seater ₹2,460 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,190 · AC Sleeper ₹3,140 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,880
Train: Sleeper ₹850 · Economy ₹1,400 · Third AC ₹1,940 · Second AC ₹2,760 · First AC ₹3,860

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

Akola to Rishikesh

Route overview

By car: Akola to Rishikesh

By bus: Akola to Rishikesh

By train: Akola to Rishikesh

Tentative fare estimate

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