Thoothukudi to Akola
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu 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: Thoothukudi to Akola
1734 km · ~37h 21m · About 35h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Thoothukudi
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.
134 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 434Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 584Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 734Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
134 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 867Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1017Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1167Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
134 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1301Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1451Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1601Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
134 km · 2h 40m 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: Thoothukudi to Akola
1734 km · ~38h 32m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Thoothukudi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Thoothukudi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Thoothukudi → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~867 km
~19h 16m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,480
- Change buses at a major city (around km 867)
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) · ~867 km
~19h 16m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,480
- 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: Thoothukudi to Akola
Nearest railway stations: Tuticorin for Thoothukudi, Akola Jn for Akola.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 33h 51m in total
Change trains at Madurai Jn — about 1h 10m wait
Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 50m wait
1 change · 39h 20m in total
Change trains at Chennai Egmore — about 7h 35m wait
2 changes · 39h 14m in total
Change trains at Madurai Jn — about 1h 10m wait
Change trains at Hasanparthi Rd — about 6h 25m 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.
Thoothukudi to Akola: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Thoothukudi to Akola is about 1734 km by road, roughly 34.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1734 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹66,404 · Ertiga ₹84,611 · Innova ₹88,252 · Innova Crysta ₹1,08,709 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,50,156
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,910 · AC Seater ₹3,120 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,770 · AC Sleeper ₹3,990 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,910
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,070 · Economy ₹1,760 · Third AC ₹2,460 · Second AC ₹3,500 · First AC ₹4,890
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 Thoothukudi to Akola. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Madurai165 km from Thoothukudi
Tamil Nadu
- Erode375 km from Thoothukudi
Tamil Nadu
- Hosur575 km from Thoothukudi
Tamil Nadu
- Raichur1080 km from Thoothukudi
Karnataka
- Aundha Nagnath1570 km from Thoothukudi
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Suggested Akola Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Akola
- Travel from Thoothukudi to Akola (about 34.7 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 Thoothukudi
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