Manali to Akola
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Manali, Himachal Pradesh 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: Manali to Akola
1667 km · ~36h · About 33h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Manali
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.
117 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 417Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 567Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 717Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
117 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 834Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 984Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1134Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
117 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1250Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1400Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1550Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
117 km · 2h 20m 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: Manali to Akola
1667 km · ~37h 4m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Manali
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Manali. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Manali → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~834 km
~18h 32m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390
- Change buses at a major city (around km 834)
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) · ~834 km
~18h 32m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390
- 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: Manali to Akola
Nearest railway stations: Joginder Nagar (about 47 km away) for Manali, Akola Jn for Akola.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 60h 22m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 5h wait
Change trains at Dhuri Jn — about 15h 48m wait
2 changes · 60h 22m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 6h 20m wait
Change trains at Bhatinda Jn — about 7h 25m wait
2 changes · 71h 46m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 17h 45m wait
Change trains at Sabarmati Jn — about 2h 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.
Manali to Akola: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Manali to Akola is about 1667 km by road, roughly 33.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1667 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹64,012 · Ertiga ₹81,515 · Innova ₹85,016 · Innova Crysta ₹1,04,770 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,44,528
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,830 · AC Seater ₹3,000 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,670 · AC Sleeper ₹3,830 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,720
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,030 · Economy ₹1,700 · Third AC ₹2,360 · Second AC ₹3,360 · First AC ₹4,700
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Stops & Places Along the Route
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Suggested Akola Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Akola
- Travel from Manali to Akola (about 33.3 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 Manali
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