Dhanbad to Akola
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dhanbad, Jharkhand 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: Dhanbad to Akola
1337 km · ~28h 44m · About 27h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Dhanbad
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.
146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 446Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 596Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 746Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
146 km · 2h 55m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 891Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1041Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1191Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
146 km · 2h 55m 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: Dhanbad to Akola
1337 km · ~29h 44m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Dhanbad
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dhanbad. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dhanbad → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~669 km
~14h 52m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,920
- Change buses at a major city (around km 669)
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) · ~669 km
~14h 52m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,920
- 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: Dhanbad to Akola
Nearest railway stations: Dhanbad Jn for Dhanbad, Akola Jn for Akola.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 21h 36m in total
Change trains at Sini Jn — about 1h 3m wait
1 change · 21h 53m in total
Change trains at Sini Jn — about 1h 5m wait
1 change · 24h 13m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 2h 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.
Dhanbad to Akola: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dhanbad to Akola is about 1337 km by road, roughly 26.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1337 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹51,231 · Ertiga ₹65,269 · Innova ₹68,077 · Innova Crysta ₹83,866 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,15,808
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,470 · AC Seater ₹2,410 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,140 · AC Sleeper ₹3,080 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,790
- Train: Sleeper ₹830 · Economy ₹1,370 · Third AC ₹1,900 · Second AC ₹2,700 · First AC ₹3,770
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Stops & Places Along the Route
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Suggested Akola Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Akola
- Travel from Dhanbad to Akola (about 26.7 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 Dhanbad
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