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Ooty to Akola

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Akola, Maharashtra.

1346 kmDistance
26.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹51,552
Ertiga₹65,685
Innova₹68,512
Innova Crysta₹84,395
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,16,564

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,480
AC Seater₹2,420
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,150
AC Sleeper₹3,100
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,820
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Train
Sleeper₹840
Economy₹1,380
Third AC₹1,910
Second AC₹2,720
First AC₹3,800
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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: Ooty to Akola

1346 km · ~28h 55m · About 27h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ooty

    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. 149 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 449

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 599

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 749

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

  7. 149 km · 2h 58m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 897

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1047

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1197

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

  10. 149 km · 2h 58m 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: Ooty to Akola

1346 km · ~29h 54m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Ooty

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

  2. Ooty → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~673 km

    ~14h 57m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,930

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 673)

    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) · ~673 km

    ~14h 57m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,930

  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: Ooty to Akola

Nearest railway stations: Udagamandalam for Ooty, Akola Jn for Akola.

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

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.

Ooty to Akola: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ooty to Akola is about 1346 km by road, roughly 26.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1346 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹51,552 · Ertiga ₹65,685 · Innova ₹68,512 · Innova Crysta ₹84,395 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,16,564
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,480 · AC Seater ₹2,420 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,150 · AC Sleeper ₹3,100 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,820
  • Train: Sleeper ₹840 · Economy ₹1,380 · Third AC ₹1,910 · Second AC ₹2,720 · First AC ₹3,800

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

  1. Mysuru130 km from Ooty

    Karnataka

  2. Tumakuru280 km from Ooty

    Karnataka

  3. Hampi565 km from Ooty

    Karnataka

  4. Latur1010 km from Ooty
  5. Parbhani1135 km from Ooty

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Suggested Akola Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Akola

  • Travel from Ooty to Akola (about 26.9 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 Ooty
Suggested from Akola's top sights.

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