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Sonipat to Akola

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

1197 kmDistance
23.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹45,733
Ertiga₹58,301
Innova₹60,815
Innova Crysta₹74,884
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,03,548

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,320
AC Seater₹2,150
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,920
AC Sleeper₹2,750
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,400
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Train
Sleeper₹750
Economy₹1,230
Third AC₹1,710
Second AC₹2,420
First AC₹3,380
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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: Sonipat to Akola

1197 km · ~25h 56m · About 24h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Sonipat

    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. 99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 399

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 549

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 699

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

  7. 99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 798

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 948

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1098

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

  10. 99 km · 1h 59m 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: Sonipat to Akola

1197 km · ~26h 38m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Sonipat

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

  2. Sonipat → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~599 km

    ~13h 19m|Tentative fare ₹660–₹1,730

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 599)

    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) · ~599 km

    ~13h 19m|Tentative fare ₹660–₹1,730

  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: Sonipat to Akola

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 21h 17m in total

Amritsar-New Delhi Swarna Shatabdi Express#12030 · Shatabdi
10:25 PMSandal Kalan
40m13 stops
11:05 PMNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 45m wait

SHRI GANGANAGAR - H S NANDED Exp#12486 · Superfast
11:50 PMNew Delhi
19h 52m170 stops
07:42 PM+1dBarsi Takli

1 change · 21h 17m in total

Amritsar Shatabdi Express#12032 · Shatabdi
10:25 PMSandal Kalan
40m13 stops
11:05 PMNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 45m wait

SHRI GANGANAGAR - H S NANDED Exp#12486 · Superfast
11:50 PMNew Delhi
19h 52m170 stops
07:42 PM+1dBarsi Takli

1 change · 23h 32m in total

Jammu Tawi - Mumbai Bandra (T.) SF Swaraj Express#12472 · Superfast
08:10 PMSandal Kalan
2h 11m21 stops
10:21 PMFaridabad New Town

Change trains at Faridabad New Town — about 1h 59m wait

SHRI GANGANAGAR - H S NANDED Exp#12486 · Superfast
12:20 AMFaridabad New Town
19h 22m160 stops
07:42 PMBarsi Takli

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.

Sonipat to Akola: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Sonipat to Akola is about 1197 km by road, roughly 23.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1197 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹45,733 · Ertiga ₹58,301 · Innova ₹60,815 · Innova Crysta ₹74,884 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,03,548
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,320 · AC Seater ₹2,150 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,920 · AC Sleeper ₹2,750 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,400
  • Train: Sleeper ₹750 · Economy ₹1,230 · Third AC ₹1,710 · Second AC ₹2,420 · First AC ₹3,380

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

  1. Tijara155 km from Sonipat

    Rajasthan

  2. Alwar210 km from Sonipat

    Rajasthan

  3. Harda965 km from Sonipat

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. Chikhaldara1085 km from Sonipat

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Suggested Akola Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Akola

  • Travel from Sonipat to Akola (about 23.9 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 Sonipat
Suggested from Akola's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Akola trip and see the full Sonipat → Akola → next stop route.

Akola → Washim

About 90 km by road

Akola → Amravati

About 105 km by road

Akola → Chikhaldara

About 115 km by road

Akola → Lonar

About 125 km by road

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