INA is well connected by rail and road. The nearest railway station is at Payyanur, a town located 12 km away from the Naval Base. Payyanur is situated along NH 17, between Mangalore and Kannur. A broad gauge railway line links Payyanur to Mumbai and other major cities in Western, Central and Northern India via the Konkan Railways. A broad gauge rail network also links Payyanur to Chennai and other major cities in Eastern India (via Chennai) and Southern India (via Palakkad). The nearest airport is located at Mangalore, about 150 km from INS Zamorin. There is a regular private bus service between INS Zamorin, Payyanur and Kannur.
