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

The cheapest way to get from Rottnest Island to Alice Springs is to ferry and fly which costs $460 - $1,500 and takes 5h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rottnest Island to Alice Springs is to ferry and fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $460 - $1,500.

How far is it from Rottnest Island to Alice Springs?

The distance between Rottnest Island and Alice Springs is 2046 km.

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

The best way to get from Rottnest Island to Alice Springs without a car is to ferry and train which takes 2 days 23h and costs $2,600 - $10,000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Rottnest Island to Alice Springs, including transfers.

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

Alice Springs is 1h 30m ahead of Rottnest Island. It is currently 4:52 PM in Rottnest Island and 6:22 PM in Alice Springs.

Where can I stay near Alice Springs?

There are 24+ hotels available in Alice Springs.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Rottnest Island to Alice Springs by ferry, plane, 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.

Ferry, fly
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1. Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle B Shed
2. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)PER - ASP
5h 26m
$462–1,409
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle B Shed
2. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklands
3. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Alice Springs
2d 23h
$2,641–10,046
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Rottnest to Hillarys Boat Harbour
2. Take the bus from Joondalup Winton Road to Roebuck Plains
3. Take the bus from Roebuck Plains to Katherine
4. Take the bus from Katherine to Alice Springs
3d 2h
$812–1,545

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

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2d 23hAverage Duration

$2,641Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,046 km
Duration: 5h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Rottnest Island to Alice Springs. However, you can take the ferry to Fremantle B Shed, walk to Fremantle Stn Platform 1, take the train to Perth Stn Platform 8, take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Alice Springs Airport (ASP), then take the taxi to Alice Springs. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rottnest Island to Alice Springs via Fremantle B Shed, Fremantle Stn Platform 1, Perth Stn Platform 8, Perth, and Adelaide Parklands in around 2d 23h.

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