Train Columbus OH - Detroit MI

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Travel information

Train Ticket Price: $86
Avg. Train Duration: 12h 20m
Train Companies: Amtrak
Daily Trains: 4
Trains depart from: Columbus
Trains arrive in: Detroit

Information about the train from Columbus to Detroit. The train is one of the safest modes of transportation in existence, and offers a comfortable atmosphere for you to relax on your journey from Columbus to Detroit. Best of all, getting from Columbus to Detroit is budget-friendly, with train tickets starting at just $86. This is an estimate, so please contact the train ticket seller directly for precise information.

Route

According to our database, the best route to go from Columbus to Detroit is through Sandusky. Take a look at the route we propose for this trip. We show you all available schedules for each train trip.

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Sandusky
Detroit
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Tickets and schedules

Step 1

Columbus, OH (COL)

Sandusky, OH (SKY)

13h 3m

$55

Amtrak

Columbus, OH (COL)

Sandusky, OH (SKY)

9h 40m

$55

Amtrak

Step 2

Sandusky, OH (SKY)

Detroit, MI (DET)

15h 31m

$70

Amtrak

Sandusky, OH (SKY)

Detroit, MI (DET)

3h 33m

$31

Amtrak

Sandusky, OH (SKY)

Detroit, MI (DET)

14h 38m

$70

Amtrak

Sandusky, OH (SKY)

Detroit, MI (DET)

2h 40m

$31

Amtrak

Frequently asked questions

How can I get cheap train tickets to go from Columbus to Detroit?

If you want to get cheap train tickets from Columbus to Detroit we recommend that you book in advance as the best Amtrak tickets sell out fast.The cheapest ticket is usually $86 and the most expensive one to go to Detroit is approximately $125. .

What time is the first train from Columbus?

The first train leaves at 15:00 from Columbus and costs $55 while the last one arriving at Detroit costs $31 and it is at 07:35.

What companies can help me on my trip?

The companies that can help you are: Amtrak.

How can I get ticket refund on Amtrak?

Each company has its rules and depending on the ticket, price, and offer different refund policies apply. We recommend that you contact the company where you bought the ticket to get a solution.

Why do I see more than one step on the route Columbus - Detroit?

In Goticket we try to give a solution for every trip the user asks. Sometimes is not possible but we do our best to group different train direct routes to in order to create a multi-step journey that satisfies the user. This is the route we recommend::
1.- Columbus -> Sandusky
2.- Sandusky -> Detroit

How far is Columbus from Detroit?

The approximate distance between the two places is 305 km. With the route we propose, it will take approximately 12h 20m.

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