What is the cheapest way to get from Raʻiātea to Papeete?

The cheapest way to get from Raʻiātea to Papeete is to ferry and car ferry which costs $26 - $90 and takes 12h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Raʻiātea to Papeete?

The fastest way to get from Raʻiātea to Papeete is to fly which takes 1h and costs $130 - $170.

Is there a direct ferry between Raʻiātea and Papeete?

No, there is no direct ferry from Raʻiātea to Papeete. However, there are services departing from Uturoa and arriving at Papeete Ferry Terminal via Moorea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

How far is it from Raʻiātea to Papeete?

The distance between Raʻiātea and Papeete is 225 km.

How do I travel from Raʻiātea to Papeete without a car?

The best way to get from Raʻiātea to Papeete without a car is to ferry and car ferry which takes 12h 20m and costs $26 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Raʻiātea to Papeete?

It takes approximately 1h to get from Raʻiātea to Papeete, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Papeete?

There are 574+ hotels available in Papeete.

Raʻiātea to Papeete - 2 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Raʻiātea to Papeete by plane, ferry, or car ferry

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Raiatea Airport (RFP) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane RFP - PPT
1h
$130–170
Ferry, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Uturoa to Mooreaferry
2. Take the carferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminalcarferry Tahiti-Moorea
12h 20m
$27–88

Raʻiātea to Papeete by ferry and car ferry

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12h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 224.6 km
Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Raʻiātea, French Polynesia and Papeete, French Polynesia?

Air Tahiti and Air Moana fly from Raiatea Airport (RFP) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) every 4 hours.

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