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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Rottnest Islandby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Rottnest Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane SZB - PER
    2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry
    13h 47m
    $479–985

  2. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane KUL - PER
    3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry
    12h 6m
    $231–807

  3. Bus to Malacca International Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Melaka Sentralbus bus
    2. Fly from Malacca International Airport (MKZ) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane MKZ - PER
    3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry
    16h 11m
    $326–845

  4. Bus to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to UMP Gambangbus bus
    2. Fly from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane KUA - PER
    3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry
    16h 16m
    $410–1,063

  5. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Golden Mile Tower Singaporebus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane SIN - PER
    3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry
    15h 36m
    $293–861

  6. Train to Ipoh, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipohtrain train
    2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane IPH - PER
    3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry
    16h 59m
    $450–1,197

  7. Bus to Senai International Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Taman Seri Puteri Skudaibus bus
    2. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane JHB - PER
    3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry
    17h 35m
    $329–820

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Perth Airport (PER) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration12h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$243Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kuala Lumpur to Rottnest Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,269.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 47m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Rottnest Island, WA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Rottnest Island. However, you can take the train to Kwasa Sentral, walk to Mrt Kwasa Sentral Pintu A, take the bus to Subang Skypark Terminal, walk to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) 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 train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) 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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