What is the cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Gatlinburg?

The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Gatlinburg is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Gatlinburg?

The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Gatlinburg is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs $50 - $80.

How far is it from Cincinnati to Gatlinburg?

The distance between Cincinnati and Gatlinburg is 282 miles. The road distance is 289 miles.

How long does it take to get from Cincinnati to Gatlinburg?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Cincinnati to Gatlinburg, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cincinnati to Gatlinburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Gatlinburg is 289 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Cincinnati to Gatlinburg.

Where can I stay near Gatlinburg?

There are 7259+ hotels available in Gatlinburg.

Cincinnati to Gatlinburg - 7 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati to Gatlinburg by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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Fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane CVG - TYS
2. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburgtaxi
6h 6m
$332–1,312
Drive 287.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Gatlinburgcar 287.3 mi
5h 12m
$53–76
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Columbusbus
2. Take the bus from Columbus to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
3. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NCbus
4. Drive from Asheville, NC to Gatlinburgcar
18h 15m
$123–203
Fly to Asheville Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane CVG - AVL
2. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Gatlinburgcar
7h 2m
$92–514
Fly to Nashville, drive
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Nashville (BNA)plane CVG - BNA
2. Drive from Nashville-Airport-BNA to Gatlinburgcar
6h 35m
$936–1,056
Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane CVG - GSP
2. Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Gatlinburgcar
8h 1m
$156–842
Bus, drive via Cincinnati - Downtown
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus
2. Take the bus from Columbus to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
3. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Asheville, NCbus
4. Drive from Asheville, NC to Gatlinburgcar
18h 23m
$112–216

Covington (CVG) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) flights

115Weekly Planes

4h 39mAverage Duration

$164Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cincinnati to Gatlinburg.

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Distance: 280.4 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Gatlinburg, TN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cincinnati to Gatlinburg. However, you can take the bus to CVG Airport Terminal, walk to Covington (CVG) airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS), then take the taxi to Gatlinburg. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Gatlinburg via Columbus, E Main St & S 5Th St, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, Columbus, Winston Salem(Trans Center), and Asheville, NC in around 18h 15m.

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