There are 4 ways to get from Brisbane (Region) to Emerald by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane BNE - EMD
2h 57m$297–647Train
cheapest- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
15h 26m$95–3,336Bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus Longreach
16h 29m$156–252Drive 876.8 km
- Drive from Brisbane (Region) to Emeraldcar 876.8 km
9h 53m$161–232
Brisbane (Region) to Emerald by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane (Region) to Emerald is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 9h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane (Region) to Emerald is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $290 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane (Region) to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Brisbane Coach Terminal and arriving at Emerald via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 29m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Street and arriving at Emerald. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 15h 26m.
The distance between Brisbane (Region) and Emerald is 671 km. The road distance is 876.8 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane (Region) to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 15h 26m and costs $95 - $3,400.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Brisbane (Region) to Emerald, including transfers.
Brisbane (Region) to Emerald bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Brisbane (Region) to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Roma Street station.
The best way to get from Brisbane (Region) to Emerald is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $290 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $3,400 and takes 15h 26m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $260 and takes 16h 29m.
What companies run services between Brisbane (Region), QLD, 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
- $280–650
- 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
- $100–160
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Brisbane (Region) to Emerald bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Brisbane (Region) to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Emerald station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane (Region) to Emerald is 877 km. It takes approximately 9h 53m to drive from Brisbane (Region) to Emerald.
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