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

The cheapest way to get from Hobart to Rottnest Island is to fly and ferry which costs $480 - $750 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hobart to Rottnest Island is to fly and ferry which takes 8h 30m and costs $480 - $750.

How far is it from Hobart to Rottnest Island?

The distance between Hobart and Rottnest Island is 3086 km.

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

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Hobart to Rottnest Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Hobart and Rottnest Island?

Rottnest Island is 2h behind Hobart. It is currently 5:36 PM in Hobart and 3:36 PM in Rottnest Island.

Where can I stay near Rottnest Island?

There are 1541+ hotels available in Rottnest Island.

Hobart to Rottnest Island - 2 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Hobart to Rottnest Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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Fly from Hobart, ferry
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1. Fly from Hobart (HBA) to Perth Airport (PER)plane HBA - PER
2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry
8h 30m
$486–712
Bus to Launceston, fly, ferry
1. Take the bus from Hobart Transit Centre, Liverpool St to Main Rd opp Perth Fire Stationbus
2. Fly from Launceston (LST) to Perth Airport (PER)plane LST - PER
3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry
12h 38m
$537–901

Hobart (HBA) to Perth Airport (PER) flights

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7h 43mAverage Duration

$382Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,086.5 km
Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Hobart, TAS, Australia and Rottnest Island, WA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Hobart to Rottnest Island. However, you can take the bus to Hobart Airport, walk to Hobart (HBA) 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 Main Rd opp Perth Fire Station, take the taxi to Launceston (LST) 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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