What is the cheapest way to get from Alice Springs to Rottnest Island?

The cheapest way to get from Alice Springs to Rottnest Island is to fly and ferry which costs $460 - $1,500 and takes 6h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alice Springs to Rottnest Island?

The fastest way to get from Alice Springs to Rottnest Island is to fly and ferry which takes 6h 14m and costs $460 - $1,500.

How far is it from Alice Springs to Rottnest Island?

The distance between Alice Springs and Rottnest Island is 2047 km.

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

The best way to get from Alice Springs to Rottnest Island without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 2 days 18h and costs $850 - $8,000.

How long does it take to get from Alice Springs to Rottnest Island?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Alice Springs to Rottnest Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Alice Springs and Rottnest Island?

Rottnest Island is 1h 30m behind Alice Springs. It is currently 7:09 PM in Alice Springs and 5:39 PM in Rottnest Island.

Where can I stay near Rottnest Island?

There are 215+ hotels available in Rottnest Island.

Alice Springs to Rottnest Island - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Alice Springs to Rottnest Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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Fly, ferry
best
1. Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Perth Airport (PER)ASP - PER
2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Island
6h 14m
$467–1,428
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
2. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perth
3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Island
2d 18h
$869–7,579
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Alice Springs to Adelaide Parklands
2. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perth
3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Island
2d 20h
$2,641–9,063

Alice Springs to Rottnest Island by bus, foot, train, and ferry

1Weekly Services

2d 18hAverage Duration

$869Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,046.7 km
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Alice Springs, NT, Australia and Rottnest Island, WA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Alice Springs to Rottnest Island. However, you can take the taxi to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) 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 bus from Alice Springs to Rottnest Island via Adelaide, Stop W2 Grote St - South side, Stop 1 Anzac Hwy - South East side, Adelaide Parklands, Perth, Perth Busport Zone A, Fremantle Stn Stand 1, and Fremantle B Shed in around 2d 18h.

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