Jalpaiguri to Akola
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Jalpaiguri, West Bengal 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: Jalpaiguri to Akola
1765 km · ~37h 58m · About 35h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Jalpaiguri
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.
141 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 441Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 591Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 741Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 883Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1033Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1183Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1324Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1474Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1624Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 50m 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: Jalpaiguri to Akola
1765 km · ~39h 14m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Jalpaiguri
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Jalpaiguri. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Jalpaiguri → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~883 km
~19h 37m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520
- Change buses at a major city (around km 883)
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) · ~883 km
~19h 37m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520
- 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: Jalpaiguri to Akola
Nearest railway stations: Jalpaiguri Road for Jalpaiguri, Akola Jn for Akola.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 32h 52m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 3h 10m wait
1 change · 33h 9m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 3h 10m wait
1 change · 37h 37m in total
Change trains at Gamharia — about 2h 40m 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.
Jalpaiguri to Akola: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Jalpaiguri to Akola is about 1765 km by road, roughly 35.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1765 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹67,511 · Ertiga ₹86,043 · Innova ₹89,750 · Innova Crysta ₹1,10,532 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,52,760
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,940 · AC Seater ₹3,180 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,820 · AC Sleeper ₹4,060 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,990
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,090 · Economy ₹1,800 · Third AC ₹2,500 · Second AC ₹3,560 · First AC ₹4,970
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 Jalpaiguri to Akola. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Purnia195 km from Jalpaiguri
Bihar
- Munger340 km from Jalpaiguri
Bihar
- Bodh Gaya560 km from Jalpaiguri
Bihar
- Kanha1190 km from Jalpaiguri
Madhya Pradesh
- Chhindwara1445 km from Jalpaiguri
Madhya Pradesh
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Suggested Akola Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Akola
- Travel from Jalpaiguri to Akola (about 35.3 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 Jalpaiguri
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