The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€10
Fastest journey
54 m
Average duration
54 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
79 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 3 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main for Heidelberg on Thu, Jan 01, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 01 the direct trains cover the 79 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 54 m .
On Thu, Jan 01 the slowest trains will take 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and bus for Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 79 km
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1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg trains for today, Wednesday, December 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60403 · S2 | Delayed 1:50 AM 1:41 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h46 | 3:27 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 60408 · S3 | Delayed 2:41 AM 2:41 AMFrankfurt South station | 1h12 | 3:53 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 60471 | Delayed 3:32 AM 3:32 AMFrankfurt South station | 1h00 | 4:32 AM 4:32 AMHeidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 109 · 19281 | Delayed 3:57 PM 2:51 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h57 | 3:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1011 · S3 | Delayed 4:06 PM 3:22 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 4:16 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 611 · S3 | 3:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 4:45 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1671 | 4:41 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h00 | 5:41 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 691 · 19245 | 4:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0h58 | 5:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 201 · 19245 | Delayed 4:58 PM 4:51 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h57 | 5:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1097 | On time 5:11 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h00 | 6:11 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 75 · S2 | 5:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h03 | 6:23 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1013 · S3 | Delayed 5:23 PM 5:22 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 6:16 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 377 · 19247 | 5:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0h58 | 6:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 613 · S3 | 5:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 6:45 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 995 | On time 6:44 PM Frankfurt South station | 0h57 | 7:41 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2821 · 19249 | On time 6:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0h59 | 7:49 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 693 · 19249 | 6:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0h59 | 7:49 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 203 · 19249 | 6:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h58 | 7:49 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 7:03 PM Frankfurt South station | 0h55 | 7:58 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1099 | On time 7:10 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h01 | 8:11 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 9 · S2 | On time 7:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h03 | 8:23 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ECE 2879 · S2 | 7:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h03 | 8:23 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1015 · S2 | On time 7:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 8:23 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 615 · S1 | 7:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h03 | 8:54 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2823 · S3 | On time 8:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h02 | 9:52 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 695 · S3 | 8:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h02 | 9:52 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 205 · S3 | 8:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 9:52 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
15337 | 9:06 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h33 | 10:39 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 77 · S3 | 9:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h02 | 10:22 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 677 · S3 | On time 9:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h04 | 10:54 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 617 · S3 | 9:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h03 | 10:54 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S8 · 4589 · S2 | 10:00 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h59 | 11:59 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 777 | 10:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0h51 | 11:11 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, January 1 | |||||
FlixTrain | 1:03 PM Frankfurt South station | 0h54 | 1:57 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg
Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg run on average 14 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 79 km distance in 50m.
Distance 79 km |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, TGV from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, TGV trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main and Heidelberg from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
TGV
Trains from Frankfurt to Heidelberg
It takes less than 50 minutes to reach Heidelberg from Frankfurt when you travel by train. Direct and indirect trains depart from Frankfurt's main station several times an hour, including at weekends, so travelers have a huge variety of options. Budget train journeys are also available on a daily basis.
Which train companies travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg?
Most of the trains from Frankfurt to Heidelberg are provided by Deutsche Bahn, the biggest German train company. Flixtrain also offers a couple of journeys a day along this route, providing a less expensive, no-frills service. Deutsche Bahn trains all depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof, the city's main train station. Flixtrain services depart from secondary station Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
How long is the train from Frankfurt to Heidelberg?
This journey takes just 48 minutes at the quickest when traveling direct with Deutsche Bahn. Most journeys along this route will take less than 1 hour, including many indirect services. Budget-friendly Flixtrain journeys typically take 1 hour 6 minutes. Only 1-2 trains per day will take over 2 hours total journey time.
How many trains are there from Frankfurt to Heidelberg?
There will usually be 40-45 direct daily trains to Heidelberg from Frankfurt am Main, and at least as many indirect trains. Indirect journeys usually don't take much longer than direct services. Nearly all journeys will be Deutsche Bahn services, but there are also usually two Flixtrain services per day, in the morning and evening. The first train of the day departs at 12:06 a.m. and the last train departs at 11:12 p.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Frankfurt to Heidelberg?
Departure train stations: Trains depart from either Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof or Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof is the city's main train station. The station is in downtown Frankfurt, with regular train links to Frankfurt Airport. Frankfurt (Main) Süd is a train station to the south of the city, which is easy to reach from anywhere in the area by regional train, underground train, tram, and bus.
Arrival train station: Passengers will alight at Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof. Heidelberg's central train station is just over a 30-minute walk from the famous Heidelberg Castle. The station itself has a number of shops and places to eat on-site. From here, travelers can catch a variety of local, regional and long-distance trains and buses.
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Heidelberg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
- Merals Imbiss
- Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg
- Freigut
- Holbein's
- Hotel am Berg
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt
- Hotel Ritter
- Lindner Main Plaza
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 19:00
- Heid´s Grill
- McDonald's
- Uuuhmami
- Taj Mahal
- Leonardo Hotel
- Qube Hotel
- NH Heidelberg
- Krokodil
- Persepolis
- Zum Brückenaff
- 'S' Kastanie
- Choa
- Parkhotel Atlantic
- Hackteufel
- Goldener Falke
- Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg
- Restaurant Dufke
- Stettiner Klause
- Hakim's Imbiss
- KOLBEZ Cafe
- Hotel Rose
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