Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RB,RE,EC,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main

Showing times and prices for Aug 26

Cheapest price

€6

Average price

€23

Fastest journey

49 m

Average duration

51 m

Trains per day

82

Distance

79 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main will cost around €23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.

Fast trains

Of the 82 trains that leave Heidelberg for Frankfurt am Main on Wed, Aug 26, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Aug 26 the direct trains cover the 79 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .

On Wed, Aug 26 the slowest trains will take 54 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.

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    9:06 AM0h49
    Heidelberg Hbf
    9:55 AMFrankfurt South station
    61One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    1:06 PM0h49
    Heidelberg Hbf
    1:55 PMFrankfurt South station
    61One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 698
    2:02 AM1h17
    Heidelberg Hbf
    3:19 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 698
    2:02 AM0h50
    Heidelberg Hbf
    2:52 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1576
    1:18 PM0h56
    Heidelberg Hbf
    2:14 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    71One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main 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 1h 0m. 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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Live departures

Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main train times

The table below shows live departures for Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main trains for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnS2 · ICE 766:31 AM Heidelberg Hbf
1h09
7:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS1 · ICE 1014
On time
6:43 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h55
7:38 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1098
Delayed
4:49 AM 6:46 AMHeidelberg Hbf
0h58
7:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS1 · ICE 2594
On time
7:03 AM Heidelberg Hbf
1h06
8:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS7 · ICE 2047:09 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h59
8:08 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 994
On time
7:18 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h57
8:15 AM Frankfurt South station
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn153067:25 AM Heidelberg Hbf
1h22
8:47 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS2 · ICE 7747:34 AM Heidelberg Hbf
1h06
8:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn19344 · ICE 3768:11 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h58
9:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 6148:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h55
9:08 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 614 · ICE 118:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf
1h14
9:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnS2 · ECE 88:34 AM Heidelberg Hbf
1h06
9:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 1012
On time
8:43 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h55
9:38 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1096
On time
8:46 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h58
9:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 transfersDirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain9:06 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h49
9:55 AM Frankfurt South station0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn19260 · ICE 2029:10 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h58
10:08 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn19260 · ICE 2592
On time
9:10 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h59
10:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 16709:18 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h56
10:14 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1670 · S99:18 AM Heidelberg Hbf
1h26
10:44 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn153109:26 AM Heidelberg Hbf
1h21
10:47 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS2 · ICE 7729:33 AM Heidelberg Hbf
1h07
10:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn19262 · ICE 37410:10 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h59
11:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 61210:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h55
11:08 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 612 · ICE 1310:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf
1h14
11:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnS2 · ICE 7410:33 AM Heidelberg Hbf
1h07
11:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 1010
On time
10:43 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h55
11:38 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 209010:46 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h58
11:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn19264 · ICE 20011:10 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h58
12:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn19264 · ICE 2590
On time
11:10 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h59
12:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 79811:18 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h57
12:15 PM Frankfurt South station0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn1531411:26 AM Heidelberg Hbf
1h21
12:47 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS2 · ICE 77011:33 AM Heidelberg Hbf
1h07
12:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3+TGVTGV 9551
On time
11:43 AM Heidelberg Hbf
1h17
1:00 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn19266 · ICE 37212:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h59
1:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn19266 · ICE 37212:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h59
1:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 610 · ICE 1512:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h14
1:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 61012:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h55
1:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS2 · ICE 612:33 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h07
1:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 918
On time
12:43 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h55
1:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1094
On time
12:46 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h58
1:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 transfersDirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain1:06 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h49
1:55 PM Frankfurt South station0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn19268 · ICE 108
On time
1:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h58
2:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn19268 · ICE 2588
On time
1:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h59
2:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1576 · S91:18 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h26
2:44 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 15761:18 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h56
2:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn153181:26 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h21
2:47 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS2 · ICE 5781:34 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h06
2:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 95911:43 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h13
2:56 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn19270 · ICE 3702:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h59
3:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 518
On time
2:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h55
3:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 518 · ICE 3152:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h14
3:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 916
On time
2:42 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h56
3:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn19272 · ICE 106
On time
3:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h58
4:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn153223:26 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h21
4:47 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS2 · ICE 2163:33 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h04
4:37 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS2 · ICE 576
On time
3:33 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h07
4:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 95533:43 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h20
5:03 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn19274 · ICE 2784:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h59
5:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 516
On time
4:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h55
5:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 516 · ICE 174:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h14
5:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 2244:43 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h55
5:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1092 · 29266
On time
4:46 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h19
6:05 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1092
On time
4:46 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h58
5:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn19276 · ICE 104
On time
5:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h58
6:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn19276 · ICE 2584
On time
5:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h59
6:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1572 · 295445:18 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h18
6:36 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 15725:18 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h56
6:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn153265:26 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h21
6:47 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS2 · ICE 5745:33 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h07
6:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 16965:46 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h10
6:56 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn19280 · ICE 2766:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h59
7:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn19280 · ICE 2766:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h59
7:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 514
On time
6:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h55
7:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 514 · ICE 3176:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h14
7:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnS2 · ICE 706:33 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h07
7:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 912
On time
6:43 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h55
7:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 116
On time
6:46 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h58
7:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn19282 · ICE 1027:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h58
8:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn19282 · ICE 1027:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h58
8:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn19282 · ICE 592
On time
7:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h59
8:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 790+Hessische Landesbahn151767:18 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h34
8:52 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 790+Hessische Landesbahn151767:18 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h31
8:49 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 7907:18 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h57
8:15 PM Frankfurt South station0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn153307:26 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h21
8:47 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS2 · ICE 5727:33 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h07
8:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 9555
On time
7:43 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h20
9:03 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn19284 · ICE 2748:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h59
9:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 512
On time
8:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h55
9:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 512 · ICE 198:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h14
9:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnS3 · 45828:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h27
9:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 910
On time
8:44 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h54
9:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn19286 · ICE 1009:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h58
10:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn15334 · 295889:26 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h39
11:05 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn15994 · ICE 9557
On time
9:52 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h11
11:03 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn19290 · ICE 510
On time
10:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h58
11:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn19290 · ICE 27210:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h59
11:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS2 · 458610:14 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h26
11:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS2 · 4586 · S810:14 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h43
11:57 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn1533610:18 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h29
11:47 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn19292 · ICE 990 · S911:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h34
12:44 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn19292 · ICE 990
On time
11:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf
0h59
12:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS2 · IC 60409 · S6 · S811:14 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h43
12:57 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station3 transfers
Deutsche BahnS2 · 4588 · S811:45 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h42
1:27 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station2 transfers
Deutsche BahnS2 · 458811:45 PM Heidelberg Hbf
1h41
1:26 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 transfer
Wednesday, August 26
Deutsche BahnICE 6982:02 AM Heidelberg Hbf
1h17
3:19 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 6982:02 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h50
2:52 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 6183:19 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h55
4:14 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 6183:19 AM Heidelberg Hbf
1h14
4:33 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 6183:43 AM Heidelberg Hbf
1h14
4:57 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 6183:43 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h55
4:38 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn153004:21 AM Heidelberg Hbf
1h31
5:52 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn15300 · ICE 712
On time
4:21 AM Heidelberg Hbf
1h50
6:11 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · 4552 · S85:06 AM Heidelberg Hbf
1h41
6:47 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 7765:48 AM Heidelberg Hbf
0h52
6:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 6166:02 AM Heidelberg Hbf
1h06
7:08 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3 · ICE 3786:02 AM Heidelberg Hbf
1h07
7:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 transfer

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Overview: Train from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main

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Trains from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main run on average 33 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.

There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 79 km distance in 48m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
79 km
Average train duration
1h 0m
Cheapest ticket price
€6
Trains per day
33
Direct trains
8
Fastest train
48m
First train
12:01 AM
Last train
11:58 PM
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
28 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), DB Regio Stuttgart from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), DB Regio Stuttgart trains will get you between Heidelberg and Frankfurt am Main from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
50m
Cheapest Price
€6
Deutsche Bahn frequency
41 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone

FlixTrain

About
FlixTrain is a German railway company owned by FlixMobility, the parent company of FlixBus. Since 2018, it has connected major German cities such as Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, Berlin, and Frankfurt, and also operates routes in Sweden, including Stockholm to Gothenburg. All FlixTrain services run on 100% renewable energy. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, toilets, USB ports, power outlets, generous legroom, and free Wi-Fi on most trains. Food and drinks are available, and every ticket guarantees a seat. Passengers can bring luggage free of charge, provided it fits in the racks. Popular German routes include Berlin–Hamburg, Frankfurt–Stuttgart, and Cologne–Hamburg, offering a sustainable and comfortable way to travel
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
48m
Cheapest Price
€6
FlixTrain frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage (max 7kg) and 1 piece of luggage (max 20kg)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and drinks available for purchase from onboard service
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone

TGV

About
TGV is a high-speed train company based in France. It operates a fleet of modern trains that can reach speeds of up to 320 km/h. The TGV offers a variety of train types, including the TGV Duplex, TGV Lyria, TGV InOui, and TGV OuiGo. Each train type provides different amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfortable seating. Ticket options include Standard, Flexi, and Prem’s. Onboard facilities feature a bar, restaurant, and luggage storage. Popular TGV routes include Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, and Paris to Lille.
Luggage & cancellation policy
TGV frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage and 1 suitcase included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages and overhead racks
Cancellation Policy
According to fare conditions and ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with full meals and bar service, at-seat dining in first class
Seat reservation
Included in first class, optional fee in second class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require paid ticket, guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
52m
Cheapest Price
€30
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
3 a day

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
57m
Cheapest Price
€21
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) frequency
15 a day

DB Regio Stuttgart

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
59m
DB Regio Stuttgart frequency
12 a day

FAQs: Trains from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main can start from as little as €6 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main is €10; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main is 48m to travel the 79 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main leaves at 12:01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main leaves at 11:58 PM.
Yes,there are 8 direct trains a day from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main, you can count on Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), DB Regio Stuttgart for the best way to get you to Frankfurt am Main. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Heidelberg and Frankfurt am Main and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Frankfurt am Main from Heidelberg is worth doing with a journey time of 48m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Heidelberg and Frankfurt am Main including taking a bus and train.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main

Most Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main trains use the Heidelberg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Use this guide to compare Heidelberg and Frankfurt am Main train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Heidelberg
Arrival train stations in Frankfurt am Main

Which Heidelberg station do trains to Frankfurt am Main leave from?

Trains from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main leave from Heidelberg Hbf. The station is 1 km from Heidelberg city centre at Heidelberg Hbf, Willy-Brandt-Platz 5, 69115 Heidelberg.
Heidelberg HbfHeidelberg Hbf, Willy-Brandt-Platz 5, 69115 HeidelbergWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Heidelberg Hbf from Heidelberg city centre

Heidelberg Hbf is 1 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:

BusRnv 35, Rnv 33, Rnv 20, RNV Moonliner 3 · 4m · €3 · every ~13 min
TramRnv 5, Rnv 23, Rnv 22, Rnv 21 · 4m · €2 · every ~20 min

Heidelberg Hbf train station facilities and services

Heidelberg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Heid´s Grill, McDonald's, Uuuhmami, Taj Mahal

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg Hbf. ATMs are available at Heidelberg Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg Hbf. Information desks are available at Heidelberg Hbf.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Heidelberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Heidelberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg Hbf.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Leonardo Hotel, Qube Hotel, NH Heidelberg, Krokodil.

Heidelberg-AltstadtHeidelberg-Altstadt, Am Karlstor 1, 69118 HeidelbergWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Heidelberg-Altstadt from Heidelberg city centre

Heidelberg-Altstadt is 2 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS7, S8, S2, S1 · 3m · €1 · every ~10 min
BusRnv 36, Rnv 20, RNV Moonliner 5 · 9m · €3 · every ~11 min
Rnv 20, Rnv 35 · 10m · €3 · every ~10 min
755, 754, 752, 735 · 12m · every ~3 min

Heidelberg-Altstadt train station facilities and services

Heidelberg-Altstadt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Persepolis, Zum Brückenaff, 'S' Kastanie, Choa

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. ATMs are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. Information desks are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Heidelberg-Altstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Heidelberg-Altstadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Parkhotel Atlantic, Hackteufel, Goldener Falke, Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg.

Heidelberg-Kirchheim/RohrbachHeidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach, Hardstraße 1, 69124 Heidelberg-KirchheimWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach from Heidelberg city centre

Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach is 3 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS3, Rb68, Re73, S2 · 2m · €1 · every ~6 min
BusRnv 33, RNV Moonliner 3 · 25m · €3 · every ~6 min
Rnv 33, RNV Moonliner 3 · 30m · €3 · every ~7 min
TramRnv 22, Rnv 5, Rnv 21, Rnv 23 · 19m · €3 · every ~25 min
Rnv 26 · 22m · €3 · every ~10 min

Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach train station facilities and services

Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Dufke, Stettiner Klause, Hakim's Imbiss, KOLBEZ Cafe

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach. ATMs are available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach. Information desks are available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Rose.

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