What is the cheapest way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Rottnest Island?

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Rottnest Island is to fly and ferry which costs $260 - $470 and takes 6h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Rottnest Island?

The fastest way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Rottnest Island is to fly and ferry which takes 6h 9m and costs $260 - $470.

How far is it from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Rottnest Island?

The distance between Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Rottnest Island is 2169 km.

How do I travel from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Rottnest Island without a car?

The best way to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Rottnest Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 2 days 22h and costs $650 - $9,000.

How long does it take to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Rottnest Island?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Rottnest Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Rottnest Island?

Rottnest Island is 1h 30m behind Adelaide Airport (ADL). It is currently 10:09 AM in Adelaide Airport (ADL) and 8:39 AM in Rottnest Island.

Where can I stay near Rottnest Island?

There are 1541+ hotels available in Rottnest Island.

Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Rottnest Island - 4 ways to travel via train

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There are 4 ways to get from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Rottnest Island by plane, ferry, or train

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Fly to Perth Airport, ferry
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1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Perth Airport (PER)plane ADL - PER
2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry
6h 9m
$268–465
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perthtrain Adl-Per 2026
2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry Fremantle B Shed / ...
2d 22h
$684–8,588
Fly to Geraldton Airport, fly to Jandakot Airport
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Geraldton Airport (GET)plane ADL - GET
2. Fly from Geraldton Airport to Jandakot Airportplane
9h 10m
$870–1,535
Fly to Busselton Airport, fly to Jandakot Airport
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Busselton Airport (BQB)plane ADL - BQB
2. Fly from Busselton Airport to Jandakot Airportplane
12h 38m
$933–2,141

Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Rottnest Island by bus, foot, train, and ferry

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2d 22hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,168.7 km
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Adelaide Airport (ADL), Australia and Rottnest Island, WA, Australia?

You can take a flight from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Rottnest Island Airport via Geraldton Airport and Jandakot Airport in around 9h 10m.

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