There are 4 ways to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane BNE - EMD
1h 36m$269–655Train
cheapest- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
16h 50m$113–3,424Bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus Longreach
18h 3m$197–322Drive 870.3 km
- Drive from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emeraldcar 870.3 km
10h 15m$156–225
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 10h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs $260 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Brisbane International and arriving at Emerald via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Brisbane Airport (BNE) station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from International Airport Station and arriving at Emerald via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.
The distance between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Emerald is 659 km. The road distance is 870.3 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 16h 50m and costs $110 - $3,500.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald, including transfers.
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Roma Street station.
The best way to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs $260 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $3,500 and takes 16h 50m, you could also bus, which costs $190 - $330 and takes 18h 3m.
What companies run services between Brisbane Airport (BNE), Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald Airport (EMD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Roma Street to Emerald twice a week. Tickets cost $95–3,336 and the journey takes 15h 26m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Emerald Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Emerald Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–3,336
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $95–140
- AChoice
- $160–220
- Gold Class
- $2,663
- Heritage Class
- $3,336
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
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Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Emerald station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald is 870 km. It takes approximately 10h 15m to drive from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald.
There are 26+ hotels available in Emerald.