What is the cheapest way to get from Kangaroo Island to Adelaide?

The cheapest way to get from Kangaroo Island to Adelaide is to drive and ferry which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kangaroo Island to Adelaide?

The fastest way to get from Kangaroo Island to Adelaide is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $230 - $330.

How far is it from Kangaroo Island to Adelaide?

The distance between Kangaroo Island and Adelaide is 157 km.

How do I travel from Kangaroo Island to Adelaide without a car?

The best way to get from Kangaroo Island to Adelaide without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 19m and costs $50 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Kangaroo Island to Adelaide?

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Kangaroo Island to Adelaide, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Adelaide?

There are 1594+ hotels available in Adelaide.

Kangaroo Island to Adelaide - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, ferry, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kangaroo Island to Adelaide by plane, bus, ferry, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Kingscote (KGC) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane KGC - ADL
1h 41m
$230–327
Drive, ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Kangaroo Island to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalcar
2. Take the ferry from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalferry
3. Drive from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Adelaidecar
3h 7m
$38–53
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Hog Bay Rd / Elsegood Rd - North side to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalbus
2. Take the ferry from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the bus from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Adelaide Central Bus Stationbus
6h 19m
$55–72

Kingscote (KGC) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) flights

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45 minAverage Duration

$192Cheapest Price

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Distance: 157 km
Duration: 1h 41m

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

Qantas flies from Kingscote (KGC) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) once daily.

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