Ranchi to Akola
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ranchi, Jharkhand 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: Ranchi to Akola
1176 km · ~25h 31m · About 24h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ranchi
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.
92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 392Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 542Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 692Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 784Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 934Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1084Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
92 km · 1h 50m 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: Ranchi to Akola
1176 km · ~26h 8m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Ranchi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ranchi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ranchi → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~588 km
~13h 4m|Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,700
- Change buses at a major city (around km 588)
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) · ~588 km
~13h 4m|Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,700
- 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: Ranchi to Akola
Nearest railway stations: Ranchi for Ranchi, Akola Jn for Akola.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 17h 31m in total
Change trains at Bondamunda — about 1h 35m wait
1 change · 17h 48m in total
Change trains at Bondamunda — about 1h 40m wait
1 change · 19h 26m in total
Change trains at Rourkela — about 50m 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.
Ranchi to Akola: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ranchi to Akola is about 1176 km by road, roughly 23.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1176 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹44,983 · Ertiga ₹57,331 · Innova ₹59,801 · Innova Crysta ₹73,649 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,01,784
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,290 · AC Seater ₹2,120 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,880 · AC Sleeper ₹2,700 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,340
- Train: Sleeper ₹740 · Economy ₹1,210 · Third AC ₹1,680 · Second AC ₹2,380 · First AC ₹3,320
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 Ranchi to Akola (about 23.5 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 Ranchi
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