There are 4 ways to get from Columbus to Franklin by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Nashville (BNA)plane CMH - BNA
3h 37m$867–1,088Drive 396.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbus to Franklincar 396.5 mi
6h 40m$73–105Bus via Louisville
- Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus Cleveland
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus Chicago
8h 58m$106–180Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Columbus to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0105
11h 13m$116–186
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Nashville (BNA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Franklin is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus to Franklin is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $850 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to Franklin. However, there are services departing from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St and arriving at Nashville via Louisville, KY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
The distance between Columbus and Franklin is 373 miles. The road distance is 398.8 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus to Franklin without a car is to bus via Louisville which takes 8h 58m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Columbus to Franklin, including transfers.
Columbus to Franklin bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St station.
The best way to get from Columbus to Franklin is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $850 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Louisville, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 8h 58m.
Columbus to Franklin bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Louisville, KY Bus Station.
Franklin is 1h behind Columbus. It is currently 10:48 PM in Columbus and 9:48 PM in Franklin.
What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Franklin, TN, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Nashville (BNA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Franklin via Louisville, KY and Nashville in around 8h 58m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Nashville via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Louisville, KY Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Louisville, KY to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $30–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Franklin is 399 miles. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Columbus to Franklin.
There are 195+ hotels available in Franklin.