The Pune to Balapur (Akola) bus route covers approximately 453 kms and takes about 10 hrs 40 mins. A total of 26 direct buses operated by 19 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 12:00, and the last bus leaves at 23:00.
Major boarding points in Pune include Akurdi, Alandi Phata, Ambegaon Budruk, Aundh, Balewadi, Bhosari, Bopodi, Chakan, Chandan Nagar, Chandan Nagar Road, while common drop locations in Balapur (Akola) are Gandhi Square.
RTC and private operators such as new lnt travels, Bobby Travels, Indumati Travels, OM SAI TRAVELS, Ni3 bus offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 600 - INR 5000.00 depending on the bus type and features.



