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Rajkot to Akola

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

865 kmDistance
17.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹33,381
Ertiga₹42,463
Innova₹44,280
Innova Crysta₹54,612
Tempo Traveller (12)₹75,160

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹950
AC Seater₹1,560
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,380
AC Sleeper₹1,990
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2,470
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Train
Sleeper₹550
Economy₹900
Third AC₹1,240
Second AC₹1,760
First AC₹2,450
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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: Rajkot to Akola

865 km · ~18h 38m · About 17h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Rajkot

    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. 133 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 433

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 583

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 733

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

  7. 133 km · 2h 39m 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: Rajkot to Akola

865 km · ~19h 13m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Rajkot

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

  2. Rajkot → Akola

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~865 km

    ~19h 13m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,470

  3. 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: Rajkot to Akola

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

Direct trains

Okha Howrah Triweekly SF Express#22905 · Superfast
10:45 AMRajkot Jn
18h 30m156 stops
05:15 AM+1dAkola Jn
PORBANDAR - HOWRAH SF Exp#12905 · Superfast
10:45 AMRajkot Jn
18h 30m151 stops
05:15 AM+1dAkola Jn
PORBANDAR - K SANTRAGANCHI Kavi Guru SF Exp#12949 · Superfast
11:45 AMRajkot Jn
18h 20m151 stops
06:05 AM+1dAkola Jn
Okha Puri Weekly Express#18402 · Express
12:20 PMRajkot Jn
18h 20m138 stops
06:40 AM+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.

Rajkot to Akola: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Rajkot to Akola is about 865 km by road, roughly 17.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 865 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹33,381 · Ertiga ₹42,463 · Innova ₹44,280 · Innova Crysta ₹54,612 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹75,160
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹950 · AC Seater ₹1,560 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,380 · AC Sleeper ₹1,990 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,470
  • Train: Sleeper ₹550 · Economy ₹900 · Third AC ₹1,240 · Second AC ₹1,760 · First AC ₹2,450

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

  1. Sihor175 km from Rajkot

    Gujarat

  2. Bharuch305 km from Rajkot

    Gujarat

  3. Kevadia390 km from Rajkot

    Gujarat

  4. Jalgaon670 km from Rajkot
  5. Bhusawal695 km from Rajkot

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Suggested Akola Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Akola

  • Travel from Rajkot to Akola (about 17.3 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 Rajkot
Suggested from Akola's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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