There are 5 ways to get from Roma 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 Roma (RMA) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane RMA - EMD
4h$634–2,241Drive 402 km
cheapest- Drive from Roma to Emeraldcar 402 km
4h 34m$73–105Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Roma to Barcaldinebus Mount Isa
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to Emeraldbus Rockhampton
14h 18m$162–335Train
- Take the train from Roma to Roma Streettrain Westlander
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
28h 31m$157–5,309Bus, train
- Take the bus from Roma to Barcaldinebus Mount Isa
- Take the train from Barcaldine to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
17h 11m$147–1,425
Roma to Emerald by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roma to Emerald is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Roma to Emerald is to fly which takes 4h and costs $600 - $2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Roma to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Roma and arriving at Emerald via Barcaldine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Roma to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Roma and arriving at Emerald via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 31m.
The distance between Roma and Emerald is 346 km. The road distance is 402 km.
The best way to get from Roma to Emerald without a car is to bus which takes 14h 18m and costs $160 - $340.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Roma to Emerald, including transfers.
Roma to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Roma station.
Roma to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Roma station.
The best way to get from Roma to Emerald is to fly which takes 4h and costs $600 - $2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $340 and takes 14h 18m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $5,500 and takes 28h 31m.
What companies run services between Roma, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Regional Express and Qantas fly from Roma (RMA) to Emerald Airport (EMD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma to Emerald via Barcaldine and Barcaldine in around 14h 18m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Roma to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Thursday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,200
Flights from Roma to Emerald Airport via Charleville, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,400
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- 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 Roma Street to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 26m
- 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 Barcaldine to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- 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 Roma to Barcaldine
- 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 Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- 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 Roma to Barcaldine
- 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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Roma to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Barcaldine station.
Roma to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roma to Emerald is 402 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Roma to Emerald.
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