What is the cheapest way to get from Bora-Bora to Raʻiātea?

The cheapest way to get from Bora-Bora to Raʻiātea is to ferry which costs $30 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bora-Bora to Raʻiātea?

The fastest way to get from Bora-Bora to Raʻiātea is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs $70 - $150.

Is there a direct ferry between Bora-Bora and Raʻiātea?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Vaitape and arriving at Raiatea Uturoa. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Bora-Bora to Raʻiātea?

The distance between Bora-Bora and Raʻiātea is 42 km.

How do I travel from Bora-Bora to Raʻiātea without a car?

The best way to get from Bora-Bora to Raʻiātea without a car is to ferry which takes 2h 30m and costs $30.

How long does it take to get from Bora-Bora to Raʻiātea?

The ferry from Vaitape to Raiatea Uturoa takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs once a week.

Where can I stay near Raʻiātea?

There are 173+ hotels available in Raʻiātea.

Bora-Bora to Raʻiātea - 2 ways to travel via ferry, and plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Bora-Bora to Raʻiātea by ferry or plane

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best
1. Take the ferry from Vaitape to Raiatea Uturoaferry
2h 30m
$30
Fly
1. Fly from Bora Bora Airport (BOB) to Raiatea Airport (RFP)plane BOB - RFP
1h 50m
$70–150

Bora-Bora to Raʻiātea by ferry

4Weekly Ferries

2h 30mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 42.5 km
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Bora-Bora, French Polynesia and Raʻiātea, French Polynesia?

Maupiti Express operates a ferry from Vaitape to Raiatea Uturoa 3 times a week. Tickets cost $30 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Vaeara’i also services this route once a week. Alternatively, Air Moana and Air Tahiti fly from Bora Bora Airport (BOB) to Raiatea Airport (RFP) 3 times a day.

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