Dr. TMA Pai Halls

Tiger Circle Road, Madhav Nagar, Manipal, Karnataka 576104, India

Getting Here

International travelers planning to visit Manipal can conveniently reach the town through well-connected routes from major nearby cities such as Bengaluru, Mangaluru, and Goa. The closest airport to Manipal is Mangaluru International Airport (IXE), located about 60 kilometers away, offering direct international flights from the Middle East and domestic connections from major Indian cities. From the airport, travelers can reach Manipal by taxi or a pre-booked cab service in approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Alternatively, those arriving in Bengaluru can take a direct overnight bus, train, or a short domestic flight to Mangaluru, followed by a road journey to Manipal. The distance from Bengaluru to Manipal by road is around 400 kilometers, typically covered in 8–10 hours by bus or car. Travelers coming from Goa can either take a scenic coastal train journey to Udupi (the nearest railway station, just 5 km from Manipal) or drive down roughly 300 kilometers via NH66, enjoying the picturesque Konkan coastline. With its accessibility by air, rail, and road, Manipal is easily reachable and well-suited for international visitors.

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