How far is Cairns from Emerald?

The distance between Cairns and Emerald is approximately 776 km (482 miles).

Bus Cairns to Emerald from $481 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cairns to Emerald on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	1d 4h	11:50am	Emerald	No tags
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	1d 4h	11:50am	Emerald	No tags
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	1d 4h	11:50am	Emerald	No tags
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	1d 4h	11:50am	Emerald	No tags
Bus	7:00am	142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)	1d 4h	11:50am	Emerald	No tags

Get from Cairns to Emerald

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $337, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

776 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound Australia

4/52,346 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2346 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at $337

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cairns to Emerald by bus

How far is Cairns from Emerald?
The distance between Cairns and Emerald is approximately 776 km (482 miles).

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The cheapest trip from Cairns to Emerald was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $481

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cairns to Emerald, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $481 to $481 for a bus ticket from Cairns to Emerald based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $481 which is on 2025-11-17.