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Kolhapur to Akola

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kolhapur, Maharashtra to Akola, Maharashtra.

691 kmDistance
13.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹26,669
Ertiga₹33,924
Innova₹35,375
Innova Crysta₹43,631
Tempo Traveller (12)₹60,044

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹760
AC Seater₹1,240
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,110
AC Sleeper₹1,590
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,980
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Train
Sleeper₹440
Economy₹720
Third AC₹1,000
Second AC₹1,410
First AC₹1,960
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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: Kolhapur to Akola

691 km · ~15h 9m · About 14h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kolhapur

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 46 km · 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 346

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 496

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 646

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 46 km · 55m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Akola

    Akola, 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: Kolhapur to Akola

691 km · ~15h 21m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Kolhapur

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kolhapur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Kolhapur → Akola

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~691 km

    ~15h 21m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,980

  3. 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: Kolhapur to Akola

Nearest railway stations: C Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term for Kolhapur, Akola Jn for Akola.

Direct trains

KOLHAPUR - NAGPUR EXP#11404 · Express
12:50 PMC Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term
18h 50m95 stops
07:40 AM+1dAkola Jn
Maharashtra Express#11039 · Express
03:30 PMC Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term
19h 55m110 stops
11:25 AM+1dAkola Jn

Other options with a change

1 change · 18h 52m in total

Mahalaxmi Express#11012 · Express
08:30 PMC Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term
9h 48m68 stops
06:18 AM+1dKalyan Jn

Change trains at Kalyan Jn — about 42m wait

MUMBAI CST - HOWRAH Gitanjali Exp#12859 · Superfast
07:00 AMKalyan Jn
8h 22m69 stops
03:22 PMBorgaon

1 change · 19h 3m in total

Kolhapur-Nizamuddin Express#12147 · Superfast
09:05 AMC Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term
12h 45m74 stops
09:50 PMManmad Jn

Change trains at Manmad Jn — about 1h 49m wait

Mumbai CSTM-Nagpur Duronto Express#12289 · Duronto
11:39 PMManmad Jn
4h 29m38 stops
04:08 AM+1dBorgaon

1 change · 20h 9m in total

Kolhapur-Nizamuddin Express#12147 · Superfast
09:05 AMC Shahu M Raj Kolhapur Term
6h 55m40 stops
04:00 PMPune Jn

Change trains at Pune Jn — about 1h 40m wait

Pune-Nagpur Garib Rath Express#12113 · Garib Rath
05:40 PMPune Jn
11h 34m71 stops
05:14 AM+1dBorgaon

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.

Kolhapur to Akola: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kolhapur to Akola is about 691 km by road, roughly 13.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 691 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹26,669 · Ertiga ₹33,924 · Innova ₹35,375 · Innova Crysta ₹43,631 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹60,044
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹760 · AC Seater ₹1,240 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,110 · AC Sleeper ₹1,590 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,980
  • Train: Sleeper ₹440 · Economy ₹720 · Third AC ₹1,000 · Second AC ₹1,410 · First AC ₹1,960

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 Kolhapur to Akola. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Beed390 km from Kolhapur
  2. Lonar565 km from Kolhapur

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Suggested Akola Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Akola

  • Travel from Kolhapur to Akola (about 13.8 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 Kolhapur
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