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Basti to Akola

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Basti, Uttar Pradesh to Akola, Maharashtra.

1163 kmDistance
23.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹44,519
Ertiga₹56,731
Innova₹59,173
Innova Crysta₹72,884
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,00,692

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,280
AC Seater₹2,090
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,860
AC Sleeper₹2,670
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,310
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Train
Sleeper₹730
Economy₹1,190
Third AC₹1,660
Second AC₹2,360
First AC₹3,290
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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: Basti to Akola

1163 km · ~25h 16m · About 23h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Basti

    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. 88 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 388

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 538

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 688

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

  7. 88 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 775

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 925

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1075

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

  10. 88 km · 1h 45m 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: Basti to Akola

1163 km · ~25h 52m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Basti

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

  2. Basti → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~582 km

    ~12h 56m|Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,680

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 582)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → Akola

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~582 km

    ~12h 56m|Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,680

  5. 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: Basti to Akola

Nearest railway stations: Basti for Basti, Akola Jn for Akola.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 26h 24m in total

Kushinagar Express#11016 · Express
07:53 PMChureb
23h 37m148 stops
07:30 PM+1dBhusaval Jn

Change trains at Bhusaval Jn — about 40m wait

PUNE - HATIA SF Exp#22845 · Express
08:10 PMBhusaval Jn
2h 7m19 stops
10:17 PMBorgaon

1 change · 26h 44m in total

Chhapra-Mumbai Jansadharan Express#15101 · Express
01:24 AMChureb
21h 26m152 stops
10:50 PMBhusaval Jn

Change trains at Bhusaval Jn — about 3h 14m wait

Mumbai CSTM-Nagpur Duronto Express#12289 · Duronto
02:04 AMBhusaval Jn
2h 4m16 stops
04:08 AMBorgaon

1 change · 27h 3m in total

Gorakhpur-Mumbai LTT SF Express#12541 · Superfast
10:20 PMChureb
21h 40m152 stops
08:00 PM+1dBhusaval Jn

Change trains at Bhusaval Jn — about 3h 15m wait

MUMBAI CST - HOWRAH AC Duronto Exp#12261 · Duronto
11:15 PMBhusaval Jn
2h 8m19 stops
01:23 AM+1dBorgaon

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.

Basti to Akola: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Basti to Akola is about 1163 km by road, roughly 23.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1163 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹44,519 · Ertiga ₹56,731 · Innova ₹59,173 · Innova Crysta ₹72,884 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,00,692
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,280 · AC Seater ₹2,090 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,860 · AC Sleeper ₹2,670 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,310
  • Train: Sleeper ₹730 · Economy ₹1,190 · Third AC ₹1,660 · Second AC ₹2,360 · First AC ₹3,290

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 Basti to Akola. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Sultanpur120 km from Basti

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. Satna410 km from Basti

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. Damoh645 km from Basti

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. Satpura875 km from Basti

    Madhya Pradesh

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Suggested Akola Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Akola

  • Travel from Basti to Akola (about 23.3 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 Basti
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