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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Rottnest Island is to fly and ferry which costs $440 - $900 and takes 9h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Rottnest Island is to fly and ferry which takes 9h 8m and costs $440 - $900.

How far is it from Cairns to Rottnest Island?

The distance between Cairns and Rottnest Island is 3491 km.

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

It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Cairns to Rottnest Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Rottnest Island?

Rottnest Island is 2h behind Cairns. It is currently 5:32 AM in Cairns and 3:32 AM in Rottnest Island.

Where can I stay near Rottnest Island?

There are 1541+ hotels available in Rottnest Island.

Cairns to Rottnest Island - one way to travel via plane, and ferry

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There is 1 way to get from Cairns to Rottnest Island by plane or ferry

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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Perth Airport (PER)plane CNS - PER
2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry
9h 8m
$446–883

Cairns (CNS) to Perth Airport (PER) flights

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8h 16mAverage Duration

$345Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,491.4 km
Duration: 9h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Rottnest Island. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) 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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