Fremantle – Rottnest Island
Ferry to Australia
Fremantle – Rottnest Island
Ferry to Australia
Depending on the season their are usually 6 daily and 39 weekly sailings between Fremantle and Rottnest Island.Rottnest Express provides the ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island. Fremantle Rottnest Island ferries take around 30 minutes. The ferry costs between $97.44 and $378.13, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Fremantle to Rottnest Island.
The earliest Fremantle Rottnest Island ferry typically departs Fremantle at about 07:30 and the last ferry usually leaves at 17:15.
Ferries from Fremantle to Rottnest Island sail in around 30 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 39 weekly sailings from Fremantle to Rottnest Island provided by Rottnest Express. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island typically range between $97.44* and $378.13*. On average the Fremantle Rottnest Island ferry is $191.72*. The cheapest Fremantle Rottnest Island ferry prices start from $97.44*. The average price for a foot passenger is $191.72*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Fremantle to Rottnest Island is approximately 14 miles (22km) or 12 nautical miles.
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Fremantle and Rottnest Island.
Rottnest Express allow foot passengers on Fremantle Rottnest Island ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Fremantle to Rottnest Island.
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| Fremantle - Rottnest Island Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Perth | |
| Destination | Australia | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Rottnest Express | |
| Average Price | $192 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 6 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 39 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 30 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 30 m | |
| First Ferry | 07:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 17:15 | |
| Distance | 12 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 April 2025.
