Gangtok to Akola
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Gangtok, Sikkim 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: Gangtok to Akola
1805 km · ~39h 26m · About 36h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Gangtok
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.
61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 361Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 511Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 661Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 722Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 872Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1022Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1083Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1233Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1383Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1444Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1594Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1744Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
61 km · 1h 13m 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: Gangtok to Akola
1805 km · ~40h 8m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Gangtok
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Gangtok. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Gangtok → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~903 km
~20h 4m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,580
- Change buses at a major city (around km 903)
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) · ~903 km
~20h 4m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,580
- 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: Gangtok to Akola
Nearest railway stations: Darjeeling (about 48 km away) for Gangtok, Akola Jn for Akola.
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
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.
Gangtok to Akola: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Gangtok to Akola is about 1805 km by road, roughly 36.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1805 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹69,439 · Ertiga ₹88,391 · Innova ₹92,182 · Innova Crysta ₹1,13,634 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,56,620
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,990 · AC Seater ₹3,250 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,890 · AC Sleeper ₹4,150 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,100
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,110 · Economy ₹1,840 · Third AC ₹2,560 · Second AC ₹3,640 · First AC ₹5,080
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 Gangtok to Akola (about 36.1 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 Gangtok
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