There are 5 ways to get from Emerald to Roma 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 Emerald Airport (EMD) to Roma (RMA)plane EMD - RMA
3h 35m$393–1,340Drive 401.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Emerald to Romacar 401.8 km
4h 33m$72–104Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Emerald to Barcaldinebus Longreach
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to Romabus Brisbane
14h$158–338Train
- Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the train from Roma Street to Romatrain Westlander
28h 2m$160–5,335Train, bus
- Take the train from Emerald to Barcaldinetrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to Romabus Brisbane
17h 24m$143–1,402
Emerald to Roma by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Roma is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Roma is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $390 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Roma. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Roma via Barcaldine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Roma. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Roma via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 2m.
The distance between Emerald and Roma is 345 km. The road distance is 401.8 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Roma without a car is to bus which takes 14h and costs $150 - $340.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Emerald to Roma, including transfers.
Emerald to Roma bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Roma train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Roma is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $390 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $340 and takes 14h, you could also train, which costs $160 - $5,500 and takes 28h 2m.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Roma, QLD, Australia?
Qantas, Regional Express, and Virgin Australia fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Roma (RMA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald to Roma via Barcaldine in around 14h.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Emerald Airport to Roma via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,900
Flights from Emerald Airport to Roma via Brisbane, Charleville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,000
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Emerald to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $95–3,336
- 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
- $95–140
- AChoice
- $160–220
- Gold Class
- $2,663
- Heritage Class
- $3,336
Train from Roma Street to Roma
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–1,910
- 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
- $60–90
- AChoice
- $95–130
- Gold Class
- $1,525
- Heritage Class
- $1,910
Train from Emerald to Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $40–1,172
- 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
- $40–65
- AChoice
- $55–75
- Gold Class
- $936
- Heritage Class
- $1,172
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Emerald to Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–85
- Advantage
- $60–95
- Flexible
- $75–110
Bus from Barcaldine to Roma
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Advantage
- $120–190
- Flexible
- $150–230
Bus from Barcaldine to Roma
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Advantage
- $120–190
- Flexible
- $150–230
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Emerald to Roma bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Barcaldine station.
Emerald to Roma train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Roma is 402 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Emerald to Roma.
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