Shimla to Akola
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Shimla, 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: Shimla to Akola
1503 km · ~32h 44m · About 30h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Shimla
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.
76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 376Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 526Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 676Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 752Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 902Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1052Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
76 km · 1h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1127Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1277Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1427Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
76 km · 1h 31m 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: Shimla to Akola
1503 km · ~33h 26m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Shimla
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Shimla. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Shimla → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~752 km
~16h 43m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160
- Change buses at a major city (around km 752)
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) · ~752 km
~16h 43m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160
- 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: Shimla to Akola
Nearest railway stations: Shimla for Shimla, Akola Jn for Akola.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 50h 2m in total
Change trains at Kalka — about 7h 50m wait
Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 12h 54m wait
2 changes · 50h 2m in total
Change trains at Kalka — about 11h 55m wait
Change trains at Delhi Sadar Bazar — about 7h wait
2 changes · 57h 31m in total
Change trains at Kalka — about 1h 30m wait
Change trains at Howrah Jn — 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.
Shimla to Akola: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Shimla to Akola is about 1503 km by road, roughly 30.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1503 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹57,657 · Ertiga ₹73,439 · Innova ₹76,595 · Innova Crysta ₹94,376 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,30,252
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,650 · AC Seater ₹2,710 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,400 · AC Sleeper ₹3,460 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,260
- Train: Sleeper ₹930 · Economy ₹1,530 · Third AC ₹2,130 · Second AC ₹3,040 · First AC ₹4,240
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 Shimla to Akola (about 30.1 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 Shimla
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