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

The cheapest way to get from Rottnest Island to Cairns is to ferry and fly which costs $390 - $1,000 and takes 8h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rottnest Island to Cairns is to ferry and fly which takes 8h 17m and costs $390 - $1,000.

How far is it from Rottnest Island to Cairns?

The distance between Rottnest Island and Cairns is 3491 km.

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

The best way to get from Rottnest Island to Cairns without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 5 days 14h and costs $3,200 - $14,000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Rottnest Island to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Rottnest Island and Cairns?

Cairns is 2h ahead of Rottnest Island. It is currently 1:24 AM in Rottnest Island and 3:24 AM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 992+ hotels available in Cairns.

Rottnest Island to Cairns - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Rottnest Island to Cairns 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
best
1. Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Fremantle B Shed
2. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Cairns (CNS)PER - CNS
8h 17m
$397–964
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Rottnest Island to Barrack Street Jetty
2. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklands
3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbane
4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
5d 14h
$3,203–13,933

Rottnest Island to Cairns by ferry, foot, train, and bus

1Weekly Services

5d 14hAverage Duration

$3,203Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,490.8 km
Duration: 8h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Rottnest Island to Cairns. 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 Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Base Hospital. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rottnest Island to Cairns Central Station via Barrack Street Jetty, Perth, Adelaide Parklands, Stop 1 Anzac Hwy - North West side, Stop Y2 King William St - West side, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 5d 14h.

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