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

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Rottnest Island is to train and fly and ferry which costs $370 - $900 and takes 11h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Rottnest Island is to fly and ferry which takes 9h 20m and costs $350 - $1,000.

How far is it from Brisbane to Rottnest Island?

The distance between Brisbane and Rottnest Island is 3674 km.

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

The best way to get from Brisbane to Rottnest Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3 days 20h and costs $950 - $9,000.

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

It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Brisbane to Rottnest Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Brisbane and Rottnest Island?

Rottnest Island is 2h behind Brisbane. It is currently 8:56 AM in Brisbane and 6:56 AM in Rottnest Island.

Where can I stay near Rottnest Island?

There are 215+ hotels available in Rottnest Island.

Brisbane to Rottnest Island - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Brisbane to Rottnest Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Brisbane Airport, ferry
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1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Perth Airport (PER)BNE - PER
2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Island
9h 20m
$356–956
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station32
2. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Perth
3. Take the ferry from Barrack Street Jetty to Rottnest Island
3d 20h
$960–8,859
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Perth Airport (PER)OOL - PER
3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Island
11h 25m
$370–884
Bus to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoomba
2. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Perth Airport (PER)WTB - PER
3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Island
12h 33m
$685–1,691
Train, ferry via Adelaide
1. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaide
2. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perth
3. Take the ferry from Barrack Street Jetty to Rottnest Island
4d 2h
$3,010–12,505

Brisbane to Rottnest Island by train, foot, and ferry

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3d 20hAverage Duration

$960Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,673.5 km
Duration: 9h 20m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Rottnest Island, WA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Brisbane to Rottnest Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane Airport (BNE) 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 Roma Street Station to Rottnest Island via Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Perth, and Barrack Street Jetty in around 3d 20h.

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