There are 2 ways to get from Kalgoorlie to Rottnest Island by train, ferry, or plane
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Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Kalgoorlie Stn Transwa Kalgoorlie to East Perth Stn Transwa East PerthProspector
- Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest IslandFremantle B Shed
9h 2m$76–195Fly, train, ferry
- Fly from Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport (KGI) to Perth Airport (PER)KGI - PER
- Take the train from Perth Stn Platform 7 to Fremantle Stn Platform 1
- Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Island
5h 28m$240–635
Kalgoorlie to Rottnest Island by train, foot, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalgoorlie to Rottnest Island is to train and ferry which costs $75 - $200 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kalgoorlie to Rottnest Island is to fly and train and ferry which takes 5h 28m and costs $240 - $650.
The distance between Kalgoorlie and Rottnest Island is 697 km.
The best way to get from Kalgoorlie to Rottnest Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 2m and costs $75 - $200.
It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Kalgoorlie to Rottnest Island, including transfers.
There are 1336+ hotels available in Rottnest Island.
What companies run services between Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia and Rottnest Island, WA, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Kalgoorlie to Rottnest Island. However, you can take the train to East Perth Stn Transwa East Perth, 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 the line 863 bus to O'Connor St After Maguire St, walk to Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport (KGI) 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.
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- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport to Perth Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–480
- Website
- allianceairlines.com.au
Flights from Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport to Perth Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $210–290
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport to Perth Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,100
- Website
- aviair.com.au
Flights from Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport to Perth Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–400
- Phone
- 1300 662 205
- info@transwa.wa.gov.au
- Website
- transwa.wa.gov.au
Train from Kalgoorlie Stn Transwa Kalgoorlie to East Perth Stn Transwa East Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–120
- Website
- https://www.transwa.wa.gov.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.transwa.wa.gov.au/tickets-times/train-timetables
- Phone
- 13 62 13
- Website
- transperth.wa.gov.au
Train from Perth Stn Platform 7 to Fremantle Stn Platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/
Ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Island
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Schedules at
- rottnestexpress.com.au
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