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How to get fromBrisbane to Kangaroo Islandby plane, car, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Brisbane to Kangaroo Island by plane, car, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Brisbane Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane BNE - KGC
    6h 18m
    $554–771

  2. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane OOL - KGC
    10h 13m
    $196–746

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Drive from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Kangaroo Islandcar car
    24h 17m
    $386–557

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kingscote (KGC) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Brisbane to Kangaroo Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,776.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Kangaroo Island, SA, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kingscote (KGC) 3 times a day.

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