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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Rottnest Island is to fly and ferry which costs $370 - $1,100 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Rottnest Island is to fly and ferry which takes 8h 23m and costs $370 - $1,100.

How far is it from Melbourne to Rottnest Island?

The distance between Melbourne and Rottnest Island is 2775 km.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Melbourne to Rottnest Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Rottnest Island?

Rottnest Island is 3h behind Melbourne. It is currently 2:25 AM in Melbourne and 11:25 PM in Rottnest Island.

Where can I stay near Rottnest Island?

There are 1566+ hotels available in Rottnest Island.

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

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

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1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Perth Airport (PER)plane MEL - PER
2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry
8h 23m
$373–1,057

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Perth Airport (PER) flights

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4h 25mAverage Duration

$261Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,774.7 km
Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Rottnest Island, WA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Rottnest Island. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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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