Palampur to Datia
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Palampur, Himachal Pradesh to Datia, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 970 km
Approx Duration: 21.6 hrs
Route overview
Palampur to Datia is about 970 km by road, roughly 21.6 hours of travel time.
By car: Palampur to Datia
About 19h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Palampur. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 173 km (about 3h 28m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 323. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 473. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 173 km (about 3h 28m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 647. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 797. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 173 km (about 3h 28m of driving) — Arrive in Datia
By bus: Palampur to Datia
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Palampur. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Palampur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Palampur → Datia. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~970 km Takes about 21h 33m. Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,770.
- Arrive in Datia
By train: Palampur to Datia
The nearest railway stations are Palampur Himachal for Palampur and Datia for Datia. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With two changes, 29h 38m in total: BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER (52468) 02:10 PM Baijnath Paprola to 08:25 PM Pathankot, then Dhauladhar Express (14036) 10:30 PM Pathankot to 12:35 AM Jalandhar Cant, then Sachkhand SF Express (12716) 06:54 AM Jalandhar Cant to 07:48 PM Jhansi Jn — change at Pathankot (about 2h 5m wait) and Jalandhar Cant (about 6h 19m wait)
- With two changes, 29h 38m in total: BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER (52468) 02:10 PM Baijnath Paprola to 08:25 PM Pathankot, then Jammu Tawi Bhatinda Express (19226) 11:50 PM Pathankot to 01:55 AM Amritsar Jn, then Sachkhand SF Express (12716) 05:40 AM Amritsar Jn to 07:48 PM Jhansi Jn — change at Pathankot (about 3h 25m wait) and Amritsar Jn (about 3h 45m wait)
- With two changes, 31h 25m in total: BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER (52468) 02:10 PM Baijnath Paprola to 08:25 PM Pathankot, then Dhauladhar Express (14036) 10:30 PM Pathankot to 02:43 AM Dhuri Jn, then Himsagar Express (16318) 06:55 AM Dhuri Jn to 09:35 PM Jhansi Jn — change at Pathankot (about 2h 5m wait) and Dhuri Jn (about 4h 12m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 970 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹10,770 · Sedan ₹12,710 · SUV ₹16,640 · Innova / MUV ₹18,630 · Tempo Traveller ₹21,640
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,070 · AC Seater ₹1,750 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,550 · AC Sleeper ₹2,230 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,770
- Train: Sleeper ₹610 · Economy ₹1,000 · Third AC ₹1,390 · Second AC ₹1,970 · First AC ₹2,750
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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