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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Rottnest Island is to fly and ferry which costs $360 - $600 and takes 9h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Rottnest Island is to fly and ferry which takes 9h 1m and costs $360 - $600.

How far is it from Sydney to Rottnest Island?

The distance between Sydney and Rottnest Island is 3341 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Rottnest Island without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Rottnest Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3 days 4h and costs $900 - $10,000.

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

It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Sydney to Rottnest Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Rottnest Island?

Rottnest Island is 2h behind Sydney. It is currently 7:31 AM in Sydney and 5:31 AM in Rottnest Island.

Where can I stay near Rottnest Island?

There are 1538+ hotels available in Rottnest Island.

Sydney to Rottnest Island - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Rottnest Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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Fly from Sydney International Airport, ferry
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1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Perth Airport (PER)plane SYD - PER
2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry
9h 1m
$366–596
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Central Station to Perthtrain Syd-Per 2026
2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry Fremantle B Shed / ...
3d 4h
$936–9,768
Train to Newcastle Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Perth Airport (PER)plane NTL - PER
3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry
12h 36m
$471–704
Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus
2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Perth Airport (PER)plane CBR - PER
3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry
12h 6m
$530–906

Sydney to Rottnest Island by train, foot, and ferry

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3d 4hAverage Duration

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Distance: 3,341.4 km
Duration: 9h 1m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Rottnest Island, WA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Rottnest Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 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 a train from Central Station to Rottnest Island via Perth, Perth Stn Platform 7, Fremantle Stn Platform 1, and Fremantle B Shed in around 3d 4h.

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