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

The cheapest way to get from Kalbarri to Rottnest Island is to bus and ferry which costs $130 - $230 and takes 12h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kalbarri to Rottnest Island is to drive and fly and ferry which takes 5h 35m and costs $310 - $550.

How far is it from Kalbarri to Rottnest Island?

The distance between Kalbarri and Rottnest Island is 586 km.

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

The best way to get from Kalbarri to Rottnest Island without a car is to bus and ferry via Port Denison which takes 11h 26m and costs $180 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Kalbarri to Rottnest Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rottnest Island?

There are 213+ hotels available in Rottnest Island.

Kalbarri to Rottnest Island - 3 ways to travel via car, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Kalbarri to Rottnest Island by car, plane, ferry, 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.

Drive, fly, ferry
best
1. Drive from Kalbarri to Geraldton Airport (GET)
2. Fly from Geraldton Airport (GET) to Perth Airport (PER)GET - PER
3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Island
5h 35m
$310–508
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jeffrey Browne Wy Transwa Kalbarri to Transwa Bay Transwa East Perth Set-DownGeraldton
2. Take the ferry from Barrack Street Jetty to Rottnest IslandBarrack Street Jetty
12h 58m
$133–228
Bus, ferry via Port Denison
1. Take the bus from Jeffrey Browne Wy Transwa Kalbarri to Hunts Rd Transwa Dongara
2. Take the bus from Dongara to Perth Wellington Street
3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Island
11h 26m
$180–252

Kalbarri to Rottnest Island by bus, foot, and ferry

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11h 26mAverage Duration

$180Cheapest Price

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Distance: 586.5 km
Duration: 5h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Kalbarri to Rottnest Island. However, you can drive to Geraldton Airport (GET) 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 Jeffrey Browne Wy Transwa Kalbarri to Rottnest Island via Dongara, Perth Wellington Street, Perth Busport Zone A, Fremantle Stn Stand 1, and Fremantle B Shed in around 11h 26m.

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