There are 5 ways to get from Canberra to Emerald by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, 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
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane CBR - EMD
5h 48m$316–983Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain
35h 40m$206–3,687Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney 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
34h 51m$330–644Drive 1,541.4 km
- Drive from Canberra to Emeraldcar 1,541.4 km
17h 20m$279–403Bus, train
- Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 855
- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Sydenham Stationtrain Sco
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain
40h 53m$282–3,671
Canberra to Emerald by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Emerald is to drive which costs $270 - $410 and takes 17h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Emerald is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $310 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Emerald via Central Station, Brisbane Coach Terminal and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Emerald via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 40m.
The distance between Canberra and Emerald is 1324 km. The road distance is 1541.4 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Emerald without a car is to bus which takes 34h 51m and costs $330 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Canberra to Emerald, including transfers.
Canberra to Emerald bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Emerald train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Emerald is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $310 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $650 and takes 34h 51m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $3,700 and takes 35h 40m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Emerald Airport (EMD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Emerald via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 34h 51m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,500
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,500
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Emerald Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,800
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–950
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $290–950
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Emerald Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,100
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–60
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $85–110
- First
- $120–140
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- 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
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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wollongong Station to Sydenham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $170–320
Bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $75–95
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Murrays Coaches
Bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- Murrays Coaches
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Chatswood to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Canberra to Emerald bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Emerald is 1h behind Canberra. It is currently 4:22 AM in Canberra and 3:22 AM in Emerald.
Canberra to Emerald train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Emerald is 1541 km. It takes approximately 17h 20m to drive from Canberra to Emerald.
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