Chennai to Akola
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Akola, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 1192 km
Approx Duration: 26.5 hrs
Route overview
Chennai to Akola is about 1192 km by road, roughly 26.5 hours of travel time.
By car: Chennai to Akola
About 24h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Chennai. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 97 km (about 1h 57m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 397. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 547. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 697. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 97 km (about 1h 57m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 795. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 945. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1095. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 97 km (about 1h 57m of driving) — Arrive in Akola
By bus: Chennai to Akola
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Chennai. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chennai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chennai → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~596 km Takes about 13h 15m. Tentative fare ₹660–₹1,720.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 596). 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) · ~596 km Takes about 13h 15m. Tentative fare ₹660–₹1,720.
- Arrive in Akola
By train: Chennai to Akola
The nearest railway stations are Chennai Central for Chennai and Akola Jn for Akola. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Navajivan Express (12656) — departs 09:35 AM from Chennai Central, arrives 05:15 AM (+1 day) at Akola Jn, 19h 40m
- CHENNAI EGMORE - JODHPUR Exp (16125) — departs 03:15 PM from Chennai Egmore, arrives 10:40 AM (+1 day) at Akola Jn, 19h 25m
- With one change, 17h 47m in total: Chennai-Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express (12269) 06:40 AM Chennai Central to 07:40 PM Sevagram, then Nagpur-Mumbai CST Duronto Express (12290) 09:51 PM Sevagram to 12:27 AM Paras — change at Sevagram (about 2h 11m wait)
- With one change, 18h 17m in total: Chennai Central-Delhi H.Nizamuddin Rajdhani Expres (12433) 06:10 AM Chennai Central to 07:36 PM Sevagram, then Nagpur-Mumbai CST Duronto Express (12290) 09:51 PM Sevagram to 12:27 AM Paras — change at Sevagram (about 2h 15m wait)
- With one change, 18h 17m in total: Chennai Central-H.Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express (12611) 06:10 AM Chennai Central to 07:38 PM Sevagram, then Nagpur-Mumbai CST Duronto Express (12290) 09:51 PM Sevagram to 12:27 AM Paras — change at Sevagram (about 2h 13m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1192 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹13,210 · Sedan ₹15,600 · SUV ₹20,410 · Innova / MUV ₹22,850 · Tempo Traveller ₹26,520
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,310 · AC Seater ₹2,150 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,910 · AC Sleeper ₹2,740 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,390
- Train: Sleeper ₹750 · Economy ₹1,220 · Third AC ₹1,700 · Second AC ₹2,410 · First AC ₹3,370
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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