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Malappuram to Akola

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

1402 kmDistance
28 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹54,051
Ertiga₹68,772
Innova₹71,717
Innova Crysta₹88,438
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,21,768

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,540
AC Seater₹2,520
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,240
AC Sleeper₹3,220
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,980
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Train
Sleeper₹870
Economy₹1,430
Third AC₹1,990
Second AC₹2,830
First AC₹3,960
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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: Malappuram to Akola

1402 km · ~30h 42m · About 28h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Malappuram

    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. 51 km · 1h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 351

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 501

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 651

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

  7. 51 km · 1h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 701

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 851

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1001

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

  10. 51 km · 1h 1m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1052

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1202

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1352

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

  13. 51 km · 1h 1m 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: Malappuram to Akola

1402 km · ~31h 10m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Malappuram

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

  2. Malappuram → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~701 km

    ~15h 35m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 701)

    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) · ~701 km

    ~15h 35m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010

  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: Malappuram to Akola

Nearest railway stations: Tirunnavaya for Malappuram, Akola Jn for Akola.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 26h 5m in total

ERNAKULAM - MUM LTT AC Duronto#12224 · Duronto
11:18 PMKuttippuram
14h 53m133 stops
02:11 PM+1dDiva

Change trains at Diva — about 3h 39m wait

MUMBAI CST - HOWRAH AC Duronto Exp#12261 · Duronto
05:50 PMDiva
7h 33m74 stops
01:23 AM+1dBorgaon

1 change · 26h 34m in total

ERNAKULAM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Duronto Exp#12283 · Duronto
01:34 AMKuttippuram
17h 39m135 stops
07:13 PMKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 1h 39m wait

Mumbai CSTM-Nagpur Duronto Express#12289 · Duronto
08:52 PMKopar Road
7h 16m64 stops
04:08 AM+1dBorgaon

1 change · 26h 54m in total

TRIVANDRUM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Rajdhani Exp#12431 · Rajdhani
01:14 AMKuttippuram
17h 32m134 stops
06:46 PMKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 2h 6m wait

Mumbai CSTM-Nagpur Duronto Express#12289 · Duronto
08:52 PMKopar Road
7h 16m64 stops
04:08 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.

Malappuram to Akola: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Malappuram to Akola is about 1402 km by road, roughly 28 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1402 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹54,051 · Ertiga ₹68,772 · Innova ₹71,717 · Innova Crysta ₹88,438 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,21,768
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,540 · AC Seater ₹2,520 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,240 · AC Sleeper ₹3,220 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,980
  • Train: Sleeper ₹870 · Economy ₹1,430 · Third AC ₹1,990 · Second AC ₹2,830 · First AC ₹3,960

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

  1. Kabini120 km from Malappuram

    Karnataka

  2. Hassan280 km from Malappuram

    Karnataka

  3. Hampi620 km from Malappuram

    Karnataka

  4. Latur1065 km from Malappuram
  5. Aundha Nagnath1240 km from Malappuram

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Suggested Akola Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Akola

  • Travel from Malappuram to Akola (about 28 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 Malappuram
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