How to Reach
Location
A lush green campus on the shores of the Arabian sea, nourished and blessed by the monsoon showers.
NITK is located on the coastal belt of Karnataka, on the National Highway 66, at about 22 kms from Mangalore towards Udupi. It lies close to Mangalore International Airport, Mangalore Railway Station and the Mangalore Port. Bus Routes from Mumbai, Goa and Bangalore (that terminate at Udupi-Manipal) pass through the College and visitors can disembark right away.
Reaching NITK
There are many options to travel to the campus.
From Mangalore Railway Station and Bus stand
All Express buses to Udupi, Manipal, Kundapur, Bhatkal or Karkala drop you at the College NITK Express Bus Stop which is closer to the Administrative Block, Departments, Girls' Hostels Block, and the Guest House. A number of Private Taxis also available at Mangalore. NITK is 21 Kms. from Mangalore on the northern side on National Highway No.66.
From Surathkal Railway Station
Passengers alighting at Surathkal station can engage auto rickshaws that will take them to the college 2 kms from the Station. Further, one can also reach Surathkal Bus Stand and board regular service buses that ply via the college.
Distance From popular destinations
| Destination | Distance |
|---|---|
| Mangalore Airport | 20 km |
| Mangalore Central Railway Station | 21 km |
| Mangalore Junction Railway Station | 25 km |
| Surathkal Railway Station | 4 km |
| Mangalore Bus Stand | 22 km |
| Udupi Bus Stand | 35 km |
Travel time and Distance from popular cities
| By Bus | By Train | By Air |
|---|---|---|
| From Mumbai : 22 hrs | From Mumbai : 18 hrs | From Bangalore : 40 mins |
| From Bangalore : 7 hrs | From Chennai : 18 hrs | From Mumbai : 1 hour 20 mins |
| From Mysore : 7 hrs | From Trivandrum : 18 hrs | |
| From Goa : 8 hrs | From New Delhi : 40 hrs | |
| From Ernakulam : 22 hrs | From Ernakulam : 9 hrs | |
| From Hyderabad : 24 hrs | From Calcutta (via Chennai) : 50 hrs | |
| From Bijapur : 14 hrs | From Jammu Tawi (via New Delhi) : 60 hrs | |
| From Hubli : 7 hrs | From Guwahati (via Calcutta) : 72 hrs | |
| From Belgaum : 9 hrs |