There are 5 ways to get from Bundaberg Central to Emerald by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Fly from Bundaberg
best- Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane BDB - EMD
4h 35m$519–874Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bundaberg to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
9h 35m$65–2,063Bus
- Take the bus from Bundaberg to Rockhamptonbus Cairns / ...
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emeraldbus Longreach
8h 25m$95–203Drive 545.4 km
- Drive from Bundaberg Central to Emeraldcar 545.4 km
6h 18m$98–142Bus to Hervey Bay, fly
- Take the bus from Bundaberg to Hervey Baybus
- Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane HVB - EMD
7h 55m$558–1,028
Bundaberg Central to Emerald by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bundaberg Central to Emerald is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Bundaberg Central to Emerald is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $500 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Bundaberg Central to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Bundaberg and arriving at Emerald via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bundaberg and arriving at Emerald. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Bundaberg Central and Emerald is 460 km. The road distance is 545.4 km.
The best way to get from Bundaberg Central to Emerald without a car is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $90 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Bundaberg Central to Emerald, including transfers.
Bundaberg Central to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Bundaberg station.
Bundaberg Central to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Bundaberg station.
The best way to get from Bundaberg Central to Emerald is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $500 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $210 and takes 8h 25m, you could also train, which costs $65 - $2,100 and takes 9h 35m.
What companies run services between Bundaberg Central, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Qantas, Link Airways, and Virgin Australia fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Emerald Airport (EMD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bundaberg to Emerald via Rockhampton in around 8h 25m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Bundaberg to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $550–900
Flights from Hervey Bay to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $500–950
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Bundaberg to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–900
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Bundaberg to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65–2,063
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $65–95
- AChoice
- $100–130
- Gold Class
- $1,647
- Heritage Class
- $2,063
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Bundaberg to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–80
- Advantage
- $60–90
- Flexible
- $70–110
Bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Bundaberg to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Bundaberg to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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Bundaberg Central to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Bundaberg Central to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Emerald station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bundaberg Central to Emerald is 545 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Bundaberg Central to Emerald.
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