Akola to Sainthia
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Akola, Maharashtra to Sainthia, West Bengal.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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 Sainthia
1502 km · ~32h 42m · About 30h 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.
76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 376Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 526Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 676Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 751Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 901Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1051Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1127Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1277Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1427Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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 Sainthia
1502 km · ~33h 22m · 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) · ~751 km
~16h 41m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,150
- Change buses at a major city (around km 751)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Sainthia. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Sainthia
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~751 km
~16h 41m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,150
- Arrive in Sainthia
Sainthia, West Bengal
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 Sainthia
Nearest railway stations: Akola Jn for Akola, Sainthia for Sainthia.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 24h 55m in total
Change trains at Kanimahuli — about 40m wait
1 change · 25h 46m in total
Change trains at Chakulia — about 41m wait
1 change · 26h 39m in total
Change trains at Kharagpur Jn — about 1h 20m 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.
Transport Options
Akola to Sainthia: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Akola to Sainthia is about 1502 km by road, roughly 30 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1502 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹16,620 · Sedan ₹19,630 · SUV ₹25,680 · Innova / MUV ₹28,740 · Tempo Traveller ₹33,340
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,650 · AC Seater ₹2,700 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,400 · AC Sleeper ₹3,450 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,260
- Train: Sleeper ₹930 · Economy ₹1,530 · Third AC ₹2,130 · Second AC ₹3,030 · First AC ₹4,240
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Sainthia guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Sainthia.