Dimapur to Akola
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dimapur, Nagaland 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: Dimapur to Akola
2342 km · ~50h 50m · About 47h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Dimapur
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.
90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 390Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 540Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 690Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 781Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 931Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1081Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1171Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1321Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1471Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1561Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1711Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1861Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1952Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2102Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2252Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 48m 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: Dimapur to Akola
2342 km · ~52h 3m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Dimapur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dimapur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dimapur → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~781 km
~17h 21m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240
- Change buses at a major city (around km 781)
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 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~781 km
~17h 21m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1561)
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 2 → Akola
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~781 km
~17h 21m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240
- 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: Dimapur to Akola
Nearest railway stations: Dimapur for Dimapur, Akola Jn for Akola.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 50h 6m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 2h 45m wait
1 change · 50h 23m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 2h 45m wait
1 change · 51h 52m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 7h 35m 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.
Dimapur to Akola: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dimapur to Akola is about 2342 km by road, roughly 46.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2342 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹89,609 · Ertiga ₹1,14,200 · Innova ₹1,19,119 · Innova Crysta ₹1,46,710 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,02,728
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,580 · AC Seater ₹4,220 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,750 · AC Sleeper ₹5,390 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,610
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,440 · Economy ₹2,370 · Third AC ₹3,310 · Second AC ₹4,710 · First AC ₹6,590
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 Dimapur to Akola. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Jowai215 km from Dimapur
Meghalaya
- Nongstoin325 km from Dimapur
Meghalaya
- Santiniketan865 km from Dimapur
West Bengal
- Dhanbad1015 km from Dimapur
Jharkhand
- Ranchi1175 km from Dimapur
Jharkhand
- Bhandara1990 km from Dimapur
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Suggested Akola Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Akola
- Travel from Dimapur to Akola (about 46.8 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 Dimapur
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