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How to get fromGeelong to Kangaroo Islandby shuttle, plane, car, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Geelong to Kangaroo Island by shuttle, plane, car, or ferry

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  1. Shuttle, fly

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane MEL - KGC
    6h 2m
    $404–734

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Geelong 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
    10h 43m
    $159–229

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kingscote (KGC) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Geelong to Kangaroo Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 793.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Kangaroo Island, SA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Geelong to Kangaroo Island. However, you can take the shuttle to Melbourne Airport, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Kingscote (KGC), then take the taxi to Kangaroo Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Geelong to Kangaroo Island via Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal and Penneshaw Ferry Terminal in around 10h 43m.

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