Akola to Thrissur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Akola, Maharashtra to Thrissur, Kerala.
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 Thrissur
1475 km · ~32h 10m · 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.
69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 369Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 519Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 669Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 738Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 888Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1038Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1106Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1256Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1406Look 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 Thrissur
1475 km · ~32h 48m · 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) · ~738 km
~16h 24m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120
- Change buses at a major city (around km 738)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Thrissur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Thrissur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~738 km
~16h 24m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120
- Arrive in Thrissur
Thrissur, 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 Thrissur
Nearest railway stations: Akola Jn for Akola, Punkunnam for Thrissur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 30h 24m in total
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 37m wait
1 change · 30h 28m in total
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 48m wait
1 change · 31h 1m 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.
Transport Options
Akola to Thrissur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Akola to Thrissur is about 1475 km by road, roughly 29.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1475 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹16,330 · Sedan ₹19,280 · SUV ₹25,230 · Innova / MUV ₹28,230 · Tempo Traveller ₹32,750
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,620 · AC Seater ₹2,660 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,360 · AC Sleeper ₹3,390 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,180
- Train: Sleeper ₹920 · Economy ₹1,510 · Third AC ₹2,100 · Second AC ₹2,980 · First AC ₹4,160
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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