What is the cheapest way to get from Kangaroo Island to Semaphore?

The cheapest way to get from Kangaroo Island to Semaphore is to drive and car ferry which costs $80 - $130 and takes 3h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kangaroo Island to Semaphore?

The fastest way to get from Kangaroo Island to Semaphore is to fly and train which takes 2h 21m and costs $260 - $470.

How far is it from Kangaroo Island to Semaphore?

The distance between Kangaroo Island and Semaphore is 172 km.

How do I travel from Kangaroo Island to Semaphore without a car?

The best way to get from Kangaroo Island to Semaphore without a car is to taxi and car ferry and bus which takes 6h and costs $160 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Kangaroo Island to Semaphore?

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Kangaroo Island to Semaphore, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Semaphore?

There are 1295+ hotels available in Semaphore.

Kangaroo Island to Semaphore - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Kangaroo Island to Semaphore by plane, train, taxi, car ferry, bus, car, or shuttle

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

Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Kingscote (KGC) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)KGC - ADL
2. Take the train from Adelaide station to Peterhead station
2h 21m
$265–462
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Kangaroo Island to Penneshaw
2. Take the car ferry from Kangaroo Island Penneshaw to Cape Jervis
3. Drive from Cape Jervis to Semaphore
3h 20m
$83–121
Taxi, car ferry, bus
1. Take the taxi from Kangaroo Island to Penneshaw
2. Take the car ferry from Kangaroo Island Penneshaw to Cape Jervis
3. Take the bus from Cape Jervis SeaLink Ferry Terminal to Adelaide
6h
$160–245
Taxi, car ferry, bus via Stop 44 Military Rd - West side
1. Take the taxi from Kangaroo Island to Penneshaw
2. Take the car ferry from Kangaroo Island Penneshaw to Cape Jervis
3. Take the bus from Cape Jervis SeaLink Ferry Terminal to Adelaide
6h 29m
$160–245
Taxi, car ferry, bus via Morphett Vale
1. Take the taxi from Kangaroo Island to Penneshaw
2. Take the car ferry from Kangaroo Island Penneshaw to Cape Jervis
3. Take the bus from Cape Jervis SeaLink Ferry Terminal to Noarlunga Beach Road South Side
6h 39m
$165–235
Shuttle, car ferry, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Kingscote to Penneshaw
2. Take the car ferry from Kangaroo Island Penneshaw to Cape Jervis
3. Take the bus from Cape Jervis SeaLink Ferry Terminal to Adelaide
8h 20m
$131–208

Kingscote (KGC) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) flights

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40 minAverage Duration

$223Cheapest Price

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Distance: 172.5 km
Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Kangaroo Island, SA, Australia and Semaphore, SA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Kangaroo Island to Semaphore. However, you can take the taxi to Kingscote (KGC) airport, fly to Adelaide Airport (ADL), walk to Stop 10 Adelaide Airport, take the bus to Stop D3 Currie St - North side, walk to Adelaide station, then take the train to Peterhead station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Penneshaw, take the car ferry to Cape Jervis, walk to Cape Jervis SeaLink Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Adelaide, walk to Adelaide station, then take the train to Peterhead station.

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