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Vellore to Akola

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Akola, Maharashtra.

1165 kmDistance
23.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹44,591
Ertiga₹56,823
Innova₹59,270
Innova Crysta₹73,002
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,00,860

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,280
AC Seater₹2,100
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,860
AC Sleeper₹2,680
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,310
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Train
Sleeper₹730
Economy₹1,200
Third AC₹1,660
Second AC₹2,360
First AC₹3,290
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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: Vellore to Akola

1165 km · ~25h 18m · About 23h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Vellore

    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. 88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 388

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 538

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 688

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

  7. 88 km · 1h 46m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 777

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 927

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1077

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

  10. 88 km · 1h 46m 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: Vellore to Akola

1165 km · ~25h 54m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Vellore

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

  2. Vellore → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~583 km

    ~12h 57m|Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,680

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 583)

    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) · ~583 km

    ~12h 57m|Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,680

  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: Vellore to Akola

Nearest railway stations: Katpadi Jn for Vellore, Akola Jn for Akola.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 22h 3m in total

Swarna Jayanthi Express#12643 · Superfast
05:08 AMGudiyattam
18h 8m139 stops
11:16 PMSevagram

Change trains at Sevagram — about 1h 17m wait

HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST AC Duronto Exp#12262 · Duronto
12:33 AMSevagram
2h 38m22 stops
03:11 AMParas

1 change · 22h 7m in total

Millennium Expres#12645 · Superfast
05:04 AMGudiyattam
18h 11m139 stops
11:15 PMSevagram

Change trains at Sevagram — about 1h 18m wait

HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST AC Duronto Exp#12262 · Duronto
12:33 AMSevagram
2h 38m22 stops
03:11 AMParas

1 change · 22h 20m in total

Swarna Jayanthi Express#12643 · Superfast
05:08 AMGudiyattam
18h 8m139 stops
11:16 PMSevagram

Change trains at Sevagram — about 1h 31m wait

HOWRAH - PUNE AC Duronto Exp#12222 · Duronto
12:47 AMSevagram
2h 41m22 stops
03:28 AMParas

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.

Vellore to Akola: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Vellore to Akola is about 1165 km by road, roughly 23.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1165 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹44,591 · Ertiga ₹56,823 · Innova ₹59,270 · Innova Crysta ₹73,002 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,00,860
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,280 · AC Seater ₹2,100 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,860 · AC Sleeper ₹2,680 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,310
  • Train: Sleeper ₹730 · Economy ₹1,200 · Third AC ₹1,660 · Second AC ₹2,360 · First AC ₹3,290

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

  1. Kadapa Airport235 km from Vellore

    Andhra Pradesh

  2. Kurnool445 km from Vellore

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. Bidar755 km from Vellore

    Karnataka

  4. Aundha Nagnath1000 km from Vellore

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Suggested Akola Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Akola

  • Travel from Vellore to Akola (about 23.3 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 Vellore
Suggested from Akola's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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