Darbhanga to Akola
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Darbhanga, 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: Darbhanga to Akola
1417 km · ~31h · About 28h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Darbhanga
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.
54 km · 1h 5m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 354Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 504Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 654Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
54 km · 1h 5m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 709Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 859Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1009Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
54 km · 1h 5m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1063Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1213Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1363Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
54 km · 1h 5m 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: Darbhanga to Akola
1417 km · ~31h 30m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Darbhanga
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Darbhanga. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Darbhanga → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~709 km
~15h 45m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,040
- Change buses at a major city (around km 709)
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) · ~709 km
~15h 45m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,040
- 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: Darbhanga to Akola
Nearest railway stations: Darbhanga Jn for Darbhanga, Akola Jn for Akola.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 31h 33m in total
Change trains at Bhusaval Jn — about 3h 24m wait
1 change · 32h 12m in total
Change trains at Nagpur — about 2h 30m wait
1 change · 33h 7m in total
Change trains at Bhusaval Jn — about 5h 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.
Darbhanga to Akola: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Darbhanga to Akola is about 1417 km by road, roughly 28.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1417 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹54,587 · Ertiga ₹69,465 · Innova ₹72,441 · Innova Crysta ₹89,320 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,23,028
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,560 · AC Seater ₹2,550 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,270 · AC Sleeper ₹3,260 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,020
- Train: Sleeper ₹880 · Economy ₹1,450 · Third AC ₹2,010 · Second AC ₹2,860 · First AC ₹4,000
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Darbhanga to Akola. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Kesariya125 km from Darbhanga
Bihar
- Ara185 km from Darbhanga
Bihar
- Sonbhadra430 km from Darbhanga
Uttar Pradesh
- Bandhavgarh725 km from Darbhanga
Madhya Pradesh
- Dindori780 km from Darbhanga
Madhya Pradesh
- Pench1080 km from Darbhanga
Madhya Pradesh
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Suggested Akola Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Akola
- Travel from Darbhanga to Akola (about 28.3 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 Darbhanga
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