Mandi to Akola
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Mandi, 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: Mandi to Akola
1590 km · ~34h 28m · About 32h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Mandi
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.
98 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 398Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 548Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 698Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 795Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 945Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1095Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1193Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1343Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1493Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
98 km · 1h 57m 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: Mandi to Akola
1590 km · ~35h 20m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Mandi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mandi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Mandi → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~795 km
~17h 40m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,280
- Change buses at a major city (around km 795)
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) · ~795 km
~17h 40m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,280
- 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: Mandi to Akola
Nearest railway stations: Baijnath Paprola (about 47 km away) for Mandi, Akola Jn for Akola.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 53h 32m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait
Change trains at Dhuri Jn — about 15h 48m wait
2 changes · 53h 32m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 3h 25m wait
Change trains at Bhatinda Jn — about 7h 25m wait
2 changes · 64h 56m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 14h 50m 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.
Mandi to Akola: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Mandi to Akola is about 1590 km by road, roughly 31.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1590 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹60,763 · Ertiga ₹77,458 · Innova ₹80,797 · Innova Crysta ₹99,492 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,37,560
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,750 · AC Seater ₹2,860 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,540 · AC Sleeper ₹3,660 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,500
- Train: Sleeper ₹980 · Economy ₹1,620 · Third AC ₹2,260 · Second AC ₹3,210 · First AC ₹4,480
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 Mandi to Akola. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Nayagaon135 km from Mandi
Punjab
- Nahan170 km from Mandi
Himachal Pradesh
- Kurukshetra250 km from Mandi
Haryana
- Sonipat395 km from Mandi
Haryana
- Gurugram470 km from Mandi
Haryana
- Alwar600 km from Mandi
Rajasthan
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Suggested Akola Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Akola
- Travel from Mandi to Akola (about 31.8 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 Mandi
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