There are 4 ways to get from Adelaide to Emerald by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane ADL - EMD
6h 32m$313–877Bus
- Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus
- Take the bus from Albury to 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
2d 6h$348–832Train
- Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain Great Southern Rail
- Take the train from Roma Street to Emeraldtrain Spirit of the Outback
3d$2,286–16,391Drive 2,008.2 km
- Drive from Adelaide to Emeraldcar 2,008.2 km
21h 59m$357–516
Adelaide to Emerald by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Emerald is to drive which costs $350 - $550 and takes 21h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Emerald is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $310 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Emerald. However, there are services departing from 85 Franklin St and arriving at Emerald via Albury, Central Station, Brisbane Coach Terminal and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Adelaide to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Adelaide and arriving at Emerald via Central station, platform 1 and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 0h.
The distance between Adelaide and Emerald is 1584 km. The road distance is 2008.2 km.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Emerald without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 6h and costs $340 - $850.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Adelaide to Emerald, including transfers.
Adelaide to Emerald bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from 85 Franklin St station.
Adelaide to Emerald train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Great Southern, depart from Adelaide station.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Emerald is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $310 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $850 and takes 2 days 6h, you could also train, which costs $2,200 - $17,000 and takes 3 days 0h.
What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Emerald Airport (EMD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 85 Franklin St to Emerald via Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Rockhampton, and Rockhampton in around 2d 6h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Thursday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,500
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,600
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Emerald Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,700
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Emerald Airport via Newcastle, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,600
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Emerald Airport via Canberra, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,600
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- public.relations@journeybeyond.com.au
- Website
- Great Southern
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 7h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2,190–13,000
- Book at
- Great Southern
- Website
- Great Southern
- Gold
- $2,190
- Gold Premium
- $2,990
- Suite
- $8,500–13,000
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwy
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More Questions & Answers
Adelaide to Emerald bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Albury Station/Hume Hwy.
Emerald is 30 min ahead of Adelaide. It is currently 2:27 PM in Adelaide and 2:57 PM in Emerald.
Adelaide to Emerald train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Great Southern, arrive at Brisbane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Emerald is 2008 km. It takes approximately 21h 59m to drive from Adelaide to Emerald.
There are 24+ hotels available in Emerald.




