For a Gwalior to Datia train trip, start by checking current services between Gwalior and Datia Railway Station, then plan your visit around the train times you confirm. Datia is an ancient town with a notable seven-storey palace and religious landmarks, making it a potential day trip from Gwalior.
- Datia Railway Station’s code is DAA.
- The Datia district administration gives the distance from Gwalior as 69 km.
- Pitambara Peeth is 2–3 km from the station, according to district pages.
- Train stops and schedules can change, so confirm the service before setting out.
Why consider Datia from Gwalior?
Datia combines historic architecture and religious landmarks in a town connected to Gwalior by rail and road. The district administration describes Datia as an ancient town, associates it with Daityavakra in the Mahabharata, and identifies it as the former seat of a princely state during the British Raj.
The town’s best-known landmark is a seven-storey palace built by Raja Vir Singh Deo in 1614. Pitambara Peeth, Dhumavati Main Temple and Vankhandeshwar temple are among its religious landmarks; Vankhandeshwar is a Mahabharat-period Shiva temple.
Datia lies on the Delhi–Chennai main line, is connected by road with Gwalior, Jhansi, Kanpur, Jaipur and Indore, and is 69 km from Gwalior. For a broader outline of sights to group into your visit, this guide to things to do in Datia on a day trip covers the town’s landmarks.
How do you check train services from Gwalior to Datia?
Use the Indian Railways Passenger Reservation Enquiry to check the schedule for trains in its reservation system, then verify that the service suits your intended journey. Datia Railway Station is identified by the code DAA.
Madhya Pradesh Tourism names Malwa Express, Bundelkhand Express, Dakshin Express and Vande Bharat Express (Khajuraho–Hazrat Nizamuddin) among trains that halt at Datia. That information does not confirm current Gwalior–Datia timings or seat availability, so check the official site before you go.
Once you have a service in mind, confirm its departure and arrival details and any reservation requirements through the railway enquiry. Don’t build a day’s schedule around a train name alone: a stop at Datia does not establish that the train runs at a suitable time from Gwalior.
Getting to Gwalior Junction from the hotel
Gwalior Junction’s station approach is part of the arrival planning covered in this guide to reaching MK Vivanta from the station.
Planning the Datia station end of the trip
Datia Railway Station is the arrival point to use when planning onward travel into town. Pitambara Peeth is 2–3 km from the station, with district pages giving figures of 2 km and about 3 km. Allow for that range when arranging local transport.
The official Shree Peetambara Peeth visitor guidance gives temple visiting hours as 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., with a rest period from noon to 2 p.m. The site’s pages give differing closing times, so check its current guidance before planning around a particular visit.
Mai’s aarti is at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Shringar Aarti is at 8:30 p.m. and Shayan Aarti at 9 p.m. Mai’s worship, tika and garland services are not available on Saturdays.
Building a day visit around confirmed train times
Build your Datia day trip around the train times you confirm, leaving time for the station-to-town journey and the places you plan to visit. The seven-storey palace, built by Raja Vir Singh Deo in 1614, is a notable landmark to include in your plans.
If Pitambara Peeth is part of your plan, account for its stated rest period and check its visitor guidance for current opening details. Then decide whether the palace or another town landmark fits your remaining time before choosing a return service. From Hotel MK Vivanta, a three-star hotel, Gwalior Junction is about a 19-minute walk or 7-minute drive.
FAQs
What is the station code for Datia Railway Station?
Datia Railway Station’s code is DAA.
How far is Datia from Gwalior?
The Datia district administration gives the distance as 69 km.
Which trains halt at Datia?
Madhya Pradesh Tourism names Malwa Express, Bundelkhand Express, Dakshin Express and Vande Bharat Express (Khajuraho–Hazrat Nizamuddin). Confirm current Gwalior–Datia schedules and seat availability separately.
How far is Pitambara Peeth from Datia station?
District pages give figures from 2 km to about 3 km. Use that range when planning the onward trip.