There are 6 ways to get from Anakie to Emerald by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Avalon Airport
best- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane AVV - EMD
5h 58m$387–1,215Train
cheapest- Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain
44h 50m$324–3,965Bus
- Take the bus from Lara Station/Hicks St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus
45h 19m$449–829Drive 1,981.7 km
- Drive from Anakie to Emeraldcar 1,981.7 km
22h 14m$363–523Train to Melbourne Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lara Station to Sunshine Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane MEL - EMD
7h 41m$450–825Train, bus
- Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain
2d$357–3,750
Avalon Airport (AVV) to Emerald Airport (EMD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Anakie to Emerald is to drive which costs $360 - $550 and takes 22h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Anakie to Emerald is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $380 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Anakie station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Lara Station/Hicks St and arriving at Emerald via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Central Station, Brisbane Coach Terminal and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Anakie station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Lara Station and arriving at Emerald via Southern Cross, Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 50m.
The distance between Anakie and Emerald is 1683 km. The road distance is 1981.7 km.
The best way to get from Anakie to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 44h 50m and costs $320 - $4,000.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Anakie to Emerald, including transfers.
Anakie to Emerald bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Lara Station/Hicks St.
Anakie to Emerald train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Lara Station.
The best way to get from Anakie to Emerald is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $380 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $4,000 and takes 44h 50m, you could also bus, which costs $440 - $850 and takes 45h 19m.
What companies run services between Anakie, VIC, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar and Qantas fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Emerald Airport (EMD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Anakie to Emerald via Lara Station, Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 44h 50m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Avalon Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,100
Flights from Avalon Airport to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Monday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–1,400
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Monday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,400
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Emerald Airport via Canberra, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,400
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Lara Station to Sunshine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Lara Station/Hicks St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
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Booking & Getting There
Anakie to Emerald bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Anakie to Emerald train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anakie to Emerald is 1982 km. It takes approximately 22h 14m to drive from Anakie to Emerald.
There are 25+ hotels available in Emerald.







