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Mangaluru is well-connected by air, rail, and road.
- Air: Mangaluru International Airport (IXE) with daily connections to Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Goa; convenient onward connectivity to Delhi and northern states.
- Rail: Mangalore Central (MAQ) and Mangalore Junction connect to major South/West corridors; long-distance services also link to the north.
- Road: NH-66 (coastal) and NH-75 (to Bengaluru) serve the city.
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Getting to Tannirbhavi Beach (Event Venue):
- From Mangalore International Airport (IXE): 13 km by road
- From Mangalore Central Railway Station (MAQ): 14 km by road
- From KSRTC Government Bus Stand, Lalbagh: 11 km by road
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Access Routes:
- By road via Kuloor Bridge on NH-66
- By ferry from Sulthan Bathery Jetty across the Gurupura River
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Local Transport Options:
- Ola and Rapido services operate in Mangaluru
- Most ordinary auto-rickshaws accept UPI payments
- City buses are limited on this route; Statebank Bus Stand (origin point for city buses) is 1 km from MAQ
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Note: Road access via Kuloor Bridge may be restricted on event day due to traffic management.