There are 4 ways to get from Franklin to Columbus 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 Nashville (BNA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane BNA - CMH
2h 49m$874–1,088Drive 395 mi
cheapest- Drive from Franklin to Columbuscar 395 mi
6h 42m$73–105Bus via Louisville
- Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus Louisville
9h 29m$107–176Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0105
9h 39m$116–186
Nashville (BNA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Franklin to Columbus is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Franklin to Columbus is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $850 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Franklin to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Nashville and arriving at Columbus - Downtown - Mound St via Louisville, KY Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
The distance between Franklin and Columbus is 375 miles. The road distance is 397.3 miles.
The best way to get from Franklin to Columbus without a car is to bus via Louisville which takes 9h 29m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Franklin to Columbus, including transfers.
Franklin to Columbus bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Nashville station.
The best way to get from Franklin to Columbus is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $850 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Louisville, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 9h 29m.
Franklin to Columbus bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Louisville, KY station.
Columbus is 1h ahead of Franklin. It is currently 9:52 PM in Franklin and 10:52 PM in Columbus.
What companies run services between Franklin, TN, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Nashville (BNA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Franklin to Columbus - Downtown - Mound St via Nashville and Louisville, KY Bus Station in around 9h 29m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Nashville to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Nashville to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Columbus - Downtown - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Franklin to Columbus is 397 miles. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Franklin to Columbus.
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