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Puri (Odisha) to Akola

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

1204 kmDistance
24.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹46,483
Ertiga₹59,125
Innova₹61,653
Innova Crysta₹76,045
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,04,636

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,320
AC Seater₹2,170
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,930
AC Sleeper₹2,770
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,420
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Train
Sleeper₹750
Economy₹1,230
Third AC₹1,720
Second AC₹2,440
First AC₹3,400
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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: Puri to Akola

1204 km · ~26h 5m · About 24h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Puri

    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. 101 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 401

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 551

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 701

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

  7. 101 km · 2h 2m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 803

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 953

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1103

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

  10. 101 km · 2h 2m 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: Puri to Akola

1204 km · ~26h 46m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Puri

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

  2. Puri → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~602 km

    ~13h 23m|Tentative fare ₹660–₹1,740

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 602)

    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) · ~602 km

    ~13h 23m|Tentative fare ₹660–₹1,740

  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: Puri to Akola

Nearest railway stations: Puri for Puri, Akola Jn for Akola.

Direct trains

Puri - Okha (Weekly) Express#18401 · Express
08:45 AMPuri
28h 48m214 stops
01:33 PM+1dAkola Jn
Puri Ahmedabad Superfast Express#12843 · Superfast
05:30 PMPuri
24h 47m176 stops
06:17 PM+1dAkola Jn
PURI - AHMEDABAD Exp#18405 · Express
06:10 PMPuri
24h 7m165 stops
06:17 PM+1dAkola Jn
PURI - GANDHIDHAM SF Exp#12994 · Superfast
07:50 PMPuri
22h 52m161 stops
06:42 PM+1dAkola Jn

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.

Puri to Akola: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Puri to Akola is about 1204 km by road, roughly 24.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1204 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹46,483 · Ertiga ₹59,125 · Innova ₹61,653 · Innova Crysta ₹76,045 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,04,636
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,320 · AC Seater ₹2,170 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,930 · AC Sleeper ₹2,770 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,420
  • Train: Sleeper ₹750 · Economy ₹1,230 · Third AC ₹1,720 · Second AC ₹2,440 · First AC ₹3,400

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

  1. Asika155 km from Puri (Odisha)

    Odisha

  2. Tadoba890 km from Puri (Odisha)
  3. Wardha990 km from Puri (Odisha)
  4. Yavatmal1045 km from Puri (Odisha)
  5. Amravati1105 km from Puri (Odisha)

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Suggested Akola Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Akola

  • Travel from Puri to Akola (about 24.1 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 Puri
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