Ara to Akola
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ara, Bihar to Akola, Maharashtra.
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: Ara to Akola
1235 km · ~26h 42m · About 25h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ara
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.
112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 412Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 562Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 712Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 823Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 973Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1123Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
112 km · 2h 14m drive from previous stop
Arrive in AkolaAkola, Maharashtra
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: Ara to Akola
1235 km · ~27h 28m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Ara
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ara. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ara → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~618 km
~13h 44m|Tentative fare ₹680–₹1,780
- Change buses at a major city (around km 618)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Akola. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Akola
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~618 km
~13h 44m|Tentative fare ₹680–₹1,780
- Arrive in Akola
Akola, Maharashtra
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Ara to Akola
Nearest railway stations: Ara for Ara, Akola Jn for Akola.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 24h 54m in total
Change trains at Nagpur — about 1h 15m wait
1 change · 24h 59m in total
Change trains at Itarsi Jn — about 1h 45m wait
1 change · 25h 44m in total
Change trains at Bhusaval Jn — about 3h 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.
Ara to Akola: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ara to Akola is about 1235 km by road, roughly 24.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1235 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹47,590 · Ertiga ₹60,557 · Innova ₹63,151 · Innova Crysta ₹77,868 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,07,240
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,360 · AC Seater ₹2,220 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,980 · AC Sleeper ₹2,840 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,510
- Train: Sleeper ₹770 · Economy ₹1,270 · Third AC ₹1,760 · Second AC ₹2,500 · First AC ₹3,490
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Suggested Akola Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Akola
- Travel from Ara to Akola (about 24.7 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Balapur Fort
Day 2Explore Akola
- Visit Salasar Balaji Mandir, Akola
- Visit Siddhivinayak Ganesh Temple, Akola
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Buddha Dhamma Sanskar Sabhagruha, Akola
- Head back to Ara
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