There are 7 ways to get from Emerald to Malanda by plane, taxi, bus, train, 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 from Emerald Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Cairns (CNS)plane EMD - CNS
- Take the taxi from Cairns-Airport-CNS to Malandataxi
6h 18m$538–1,321Drive 937.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Emerald to Malandacar 937.7 km
10h 53m$171–247Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhampton Railwaybus
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Babindatrain
- Take the taxi from Babinda to Malandataxi
20h 52m$364–4,054Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Babindabus
- Take the taxi from Babinda to Malandataxi
21h 19m$404–734Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly, taxi
- Drive from Emerald to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car
- Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Cairns (CNS)plane MOV - CNS
- Take the taxi from Cairns-Airport-CNS to Malandataxi
5h 36m$637–1,203Bus, taxi via Gordonvale
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Gordonvalebus
- Take the taxi from Gordonvale to Malandataxi
22h 14m$324–474Train, taxi
- Take the train from Emerald to Rockhamptontrain
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Babindatrain
- Take the taxi from Babinda to Malandataxi
22h 54m$349–4,971
Emerald Airport (EMD) to Cairns (CNS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Malanda is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 10h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Malanda is to drive and fly and taxi which takes 5h 36m and costs $600 - $1,200.
The distance between Emerald and Malanda is 871 km. The road distance is 937.7 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Malanda without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 20h 52m and costs $360 - $4,100.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Emerald to Malanda, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Malanda is 938 km. It takes approximately 10h 53m to drive from Emerald to Malanda.
There are 65+ hotels available in Malanda.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Malanda, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Emerald to Malanda. However, you can take the taxi to Emerald Airport (EMD) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), then take the taxi to Malanda. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Rockhampton Railway, walk to Rockhampton, take the train to Babinda, then take the taxi to Malanda.
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Moranbah Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $350–850
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Rockhampton to Babinda
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–3,629
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $100–150
- AChoice
- $180–230
- Gold Class
- $2,897
- Heritage Class
- $3,629
Train from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–1,012
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $50–65
- Gold Class
- $808
- Heritage Class
- $1,012
Train from Rockhampton to Babinda
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–3,629
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $100–150
- AChoice
- $180–230
- Gold Class
- $2,897
- Heritage Class
- $3,629
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton Railway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $75–95
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $75–95
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Babinda
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–380
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $160–230
- Flexible
- $200–380
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $75–95
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- $130–300
Cairns Taxis
- Phone
- +61 7 4048 8311
- Website
- cairnstaxis.com.au
Innisfail Taxis
- Phone
- +61 7 4061 1600
- Website
- 131008.com
Innisfail Taxis
- Phone
- +61 7 4061 1600
- Website
- 131008.com
Cairns Taxis
- Phone
- +61 7 4048 8311
- Website
- cairnstaxis.com.au
Gordonvale Taxis
- Phone
- +61 7 4056 3355
- Website
- 131008.com
Paradise Buses & Taxis
- Phone
- +61 7 4056 6666
Innisfail Taxis
- Phone
- +61 7 4061 1600
- Website
- 131008.com
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