NITK is well connected to the city of Mangalore, which can easily be reached via train, flight or bus.

• Buses from Bangalore and other parts of Karnataka have a stop right in front of the college main gate.
• There are domestic and international flights at Mangalore International Airport, which is well connected to other cities within and outside India.
• If you choose to come via train, Mangalore has two train stations - Mangalore Central railway station, and Mangalore Junction.
• Surathkal also has its railway station, however it is not very well connected to some of the more popular train routes.

From Mangalore and Surathkal, there are plenty of autorickshaws, taxi cabs and buses that can drop you to the institute entrance. More information can be found here.