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

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Rottnest Island is to fly and ferry which costs $600 - $1,300 and takes 13h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Auckland to Rottnest Island is to fly and ferry which takes 13h 2m and costs $600 - $1,300.

How far is it from Auckland to Rottnest Island?

The distance between Auckland and Rottnest Island is 5421 km.

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

It takes approximately 13h 2m to get from Auckland to Rottnest Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Auckland and Rottnest Island?

Rottnest Island is 5h behind Auckland. It is currently 3:49 PM in Auckland and 10:49 AM in Rottnest Island.

Where can I stay near Rottnest Island?

There are 1550+ hotels available in Rottnest Island.

Auckland to Rottnest Island - 3 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Auckland to Rottnest Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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Fly from Auckland, ferry
best
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Perth Airport (PER)plane AKL - PER
2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry
13h 2m
$632–1,289
Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus
2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Perth Airport (PER)plane WRE - PER
3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry
17h 4m
$421–1,422
Bus to Kerikeri Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Kerikeribus
2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Perth Airport (PER)plane KKE - PER
3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry
19h 26m
$442–1,455

Auckland (AKL) to Perth Airport (PER) flights

70Weekly Planes

10h 12mAverage Duration

$278Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,420.7 km
Duration: 13h 2m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Rottnest Island, WA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Rottnest Island. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) 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. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Whangarei, walk to Rose St Bus Depo, take the bus to Whangarei Airport, walk to Whangarei Airport (WRE) 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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