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Ballari to Akola

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ballari, Karnataka to Akola, Maharashtra.

806 kmDistance
16.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹31,274
Ertiga₹39,737
Innova₹41,430
Innova Crysta₹51,143
Tempo Traveller (12)₹70,204

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹890
AC Seater₹1,450
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,290
AC Sleeper₹1,850
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2,310
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Train
Sleeper₹510
Economy₹840
Third AC₹1,160
Second AC₹1,640
First AC₹2,290
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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: Ballari to Akola

806 km · ~17h 27m · About 16h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ballari

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 103 km · 2h 4m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 403

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 553

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 703

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 103 km · 2h 4m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Akola

    Akola, 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: Ballari to Akola

806 km · ~17h 55m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Ballari

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ballari. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Ballari → Akola

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~806 km

    ~17h 55m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,310

  3. 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: Ballari to Akola

Nearest railway stations: Bellary Jn for Ballari, Akola Jn for Akola.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 26h 33m in total

Amaravati Express#18048-Slip · Express
03:57 PMKudatini
13h 3m58 stops
05:00 AM+1dKacheguda

Change trains at Kacheguda — about 2h 30m wait

KACHEGUDA - AKOLA Intercity Exp#17639 · Express
07:30 AMKacheguda
11h83 stops
06:30 PMAkola Jn

1 change · 26h 39m in total

Amaravathi Express Slip#17226-Slip · Express
03:51 PMKudatini
13h 9m58 stops
05:00 AM+1dKacheguda

Change trains at Kacheguda — about 2h 30m wait

KACHEGUDA - AKOLA Intercity Exp#17639 · Express
07:30 AMKacheguda
11h83 stops
06:30 PMAkola Jn

1 change · 29h 42m in total

Mysore-Sainagar Shirdi Special#06201 · Express
03:23 PMVirapur
20h 7m101 stops
11:30 AM+1dSainagar Shirdi

Change trains at Sainagar Shirdi — about 2h 25m wait

SainagarShirdi-Howrah Express#12573 · Superfast
01:55 PMSainagar Shirdi
7h 10m45 stops
09:05 PMBorgaon

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.

Ballari to Akola: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ballari to Akola is about 806 km by road, roughly 16.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 806 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹31,274 · Ertiga ₹39,737 · Innova ₹41,430 · Innova Crysta ₹51,143 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹70,204
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹890 · AC Seater ₹1,450 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,290 · AC Sleeper ₹1,850 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,310
  • Train: Sleeper ₹510 · Economy ₹840 · Third AC ₹1,160 · Second AC ₹1,640 · First AC ₹2,290

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

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Akola.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Ballari to Akola. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Kalaburagi315 km from Ballari

    Karnataka

  2. Nanded585 km from Ballari
  3. Parbhani595 km from Ballari
  4. Aundha Nagnath640 km from Ballari
  5. Washim720 km from Ballari

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Suggested Akola Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Akola

  • Travel from Ballari to Akola (about 16.1 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 Ballari
Suggested from Akola's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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