What is the cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Rottnest Island?

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Rottnest Island is to fly and ferry which costs $270 - $850 and takes 7h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Adelaide to Rottnest Island?

The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Rottnest Island is to fly and ferry which takes 7h 20m and costs $270 - $850.

How far is it from Adelaide to Rottnest Island?

The distance between Adelaide and Rottnest Island is 2175 km.

How do I travel from Adelaide to Rottnest Island without a car?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Rottnest Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 44h 24m and costs $650 - $7,000.

How long does it take to get from Adelaide to Rottnest Island?

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Adelaide to Rottnest Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Adelaide and Rottnest Island?

Rottnest Island is 2h 30m behind Adelaide. It is currently 8:16 PM in Adelaide and 5:46 PM in Rottnest Island.

Where can I stay near Rottnest Island?

There are 215+ hotels available in Rottnest Island.

Adelaide to Rottnest Island - 2 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Adelaide to Rottnest Island by plane, ferry, or train

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Fly, ferry
best
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Perth Airport (PER)ADL - PER
2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Island
7h 20m
$273–837
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to PerthAdl-Per 2025 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest IslandFremantle B Shed
44h 24m
$652–6,666

Adelaide to Rottnest Island by train, foot, and ferry

1Weekly Services

44h 24mAverage Duration

$652Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,175.4 km
Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Rottnest Island, WA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Adelaide to Rottnest Island. However, you can take the bus to Stop 10 Adelaide Airport, walk to Adelaide Airport (ADL) airport, fly to Perth Airport (PER), walk to Airport Central Stn Platform 1, take the train to Perth Stn Platform 7, take the train to Fremantle Stn Platform 1, walk to Fremantle B Shed, then take the ferry to Rottnest Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Adelaide Parklands to Rottnest Island via Perth, Perth Stn Platform 7, Fremantle Stn Platform 1, and Fremantle B Shed in around 44h 24m.

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