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Kullu to Akola

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

1626 kmDistance
32.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹62,548
Ertiga₹79,621
Innova₹83,036
Innova Crysta₹1,02,359
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,41,084

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,790
AC Seater₹2,930
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,600
AC Sleeper₹3,740
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4,600
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Train
Sleeper₹1,010
Economy₹1,660
Third AC₹2,310
Second AC₹3,280
First AC₹4,580
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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: Kullu to Akola

1626 km · ~35h 11m · About 33h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kullu

    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. 107 km · 2h 8m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 407

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 557

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 707

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

  7. 107 km · 2h 8m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 813

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 963

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1113

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

  10. 107 km · 2h 8m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1220

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1370

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1520

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

  13. 107 km · 2h 8m 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: Kullu to Akola

1626 km · ~36h 8m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kullu

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

  2. Kullu → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~813 km

    ~18h 4m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,330

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 813)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → Akola

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~813 km

    ~18h 4m|Tentative fare ₹890–₹2,330

  5. 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: Kullu to Akola

Nearest railway stations: Baijnath Paprola (about 46 km away) for Kullu, Akola Jn for Akola.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 53h 32m in total

BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52468 · Passenger
02:10 PMBaijnath Paprola
6h 15m29 stops
08:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait

Dhauladhar Express#14036 · Express
10:30 PMPathankot
4h 13m36 stops
02:43 AM+1dDhuri Jn

Change trains at Dhuri Jn — about 15h 48m wait

SHRI GANGANAGAR - H S NANDED Exp#12486 · Superfast
06:31 PMDhuri Jn
25h 11m214 stops
07:42 PM+1dBarsi Takli

2 changes · 53h 32m in total

BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52468 · Passenger
02:10 PMBaijnath Paprola
6h 15m29 stops
08:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 3h 25m wait

Jammu Tawi Bhatinda Express#19226 · Express
11:50 PMPathankot
9h 40m55 stops
09:30 AM+1dBhatinda Jn

Change trains at Bhatinda Jn — about 7h 25m wait

SHRI GANGANAGAR - H S NANDED Exp#12486 · Superfast
04:55 PMBhatinda Jn
26h 47m229 stops
07:42 PM+1dBarsi Takli

2 changes · 64h 56m in total

BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52468 · Passenger
02:10 PMBaijnath Paprola
6h 15m29 stops
08:25 PMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 14h 50m wait

JAMMU TAWI - AHMEDABAD Exp#19224 · Express
11:15 AMPathankot
27h 7m188 stops
02:22 PM+1dSabarmati Jn

Change trains at Sabarmati Jn — about 2h 58m wait

Okha Puri Weekly Express#18402 · Express
05:20 PMSabarmati Jn
13h 46m106 stops
07:06 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.

Kullu to Akola: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kullu to Akola is about 1626 km by road, roughly 32.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1626 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹62,548 · Ertiga ₹79,621 · Innova ₹83,036 · Innova Crysta ₹1,02,359 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,41,084
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,790 · AC Seater ₹2,930 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,600 · AC Sleeper ₹3,740 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,600
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,010 · Economy ₹1,660 · Third AC ₹2,310 · Second AC ₹3,280 · First AC ₹4,580

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Akola.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Kullu to Akola. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Chail145 km from Kullu

    Himachal Pradesh

  2. Panchkula180 km from Kullu

    Haryana

  3. Kurukshetra290 km from Kullu

    Haryana

  4. Ghaziabad475 km from Kullu

    Uttar Pradesh

  5. Tijara580 km from Kullu

    Rajasthan

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Suggested Akola Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Akola

  • Travel from Kullu to Akola (about 32.5 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 Kullu
Suggested from Akola's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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