Malda to Akola
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Malda, 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: Malda to Akola
1608 km · ~34h 50m · About 32h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Malda
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.
102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 402Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 552Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 702Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 804Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 954Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1104Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
102 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1206Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1356Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1506Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
102 km · 2h 2m 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: Malda to Akola
1608 km · ~35h 44m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Malda
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Malda. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Malda → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~804 km
~17h 52m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300
- Change buses at a major city (around km 804)
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) · ~804 km
~17h 52m|Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300
- 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: Malda to Akola
Nearest railway stations: Malda Town for Malda, Akola Jn for Akola.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 28h in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 3h 10m wait
1 change · 28h 17m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 3h 10m wait
1 change · 30h 26m in total
Change trains at Katepurna — about 58m 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.
Malda to Akola: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Malda to Akola is about 1608 km by road, roughly 32.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1608 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹61,906 · Ertiga ₹78,790 · Innova ₹82,166 · Innova Crysta ₹1,01,300 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,39,572
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,770 · AC Seater ₹2,890 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,570 · AC Sleeper ₹3,700 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,550
- Train: Sleeper ₹990 · Economy ₹1,640 · Third AC ₹2,280 · Second AC ₹3,250 · First AC ₹4,530
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 Malda to Akola. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Deoghar205 km from Malda
Jharkhand
- Parasnath Hills305 km from Malda
Jharkhand
- Ramgarh400 km from Malda
Jharkhand
- Ambikapur715 km from Malda
Chhattisgarh
- Kanha1030 km from Malda
Madhya Pradesh
- Pench1270 km from Malda
Madhya Pradesh
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Suggested Akola Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Akola
- Travel from Malda to Akola (about 32.2 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 Malda
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