How much is the train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?

The cheapest train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg start at $12. The average price for this train route is around $41. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?

The average train trip from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg takes 1h 18m and covers 78 km. The quickest train gets you there in 47m and is operated by FlixTrain .

Which train operators serve the Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 42 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn , FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn ICE , Deutsche Bahn EuroCity , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?

The earliest train from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg departs at 6:00am. The latest train departs at 10:03pm.

What is the best train operator from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity , with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg on December 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	11:36am	Südbahnhof	57m	12:33pm	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Train	12:19pm	Frankfurt Hbf	52m	1:11pm	Heidelberg Central Train Station	Fastest
	Train	3:37pm	Südbahnhof	57m	4:34pm	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	12:05pm	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	1h 40m	1:45pm	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn + Regionalbahn	Train	12:50pm	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	1h 49m	2:39pm	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg on December 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	11:36am	Südbahnhof	57m	12:33pm	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Train	12:19pm	Frankfurt Hbf	52m	1:11pm	Heidelberg Central Train Station	Fastest
	Train	3:37pm	Südbahnhof	57m	4:34pm	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	6:00am	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	1h 44m	7:44am	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn + Regionalbahn	Train	6:50am	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	1h 52m	8:42am	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg on December 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:43am	Frankfurt Süd	58m	8:41am	Heidelberg Central Train Station	Cheapest
	Train	2:03pm	Südbahnhof	54m	2:57pm	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	Train	4:03pm	Südbahnhof	54m	4:57pm	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	Train	7:43am	Frankfurt Süd	58m	8:41am	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	Train	6:53pm	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 8m	8:01pm	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:43am	Frankfurt Süd	58m	8:41am	Heidelberg Central Train Station	Cheapest
	Train	2:03pm	Südbahnhof	54m	2:57pm	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	Train	4:03pm	Südbahnhof	54m	4:57pm	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	Train	7:43am	Frankfurt Süd	58m	8:41am	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	Train	6:53pm	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 8m	8:01pm	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	2:03pm	Südbahnhof	54m	2:57pm	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	CheapestFastest
	Train	8:03pm	Südbahnhof	55m	8:58pm	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	Train	12:11pm	Frankfurt Hbf	1h	1:11pm	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	Train	6:53pm	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 8m	8:01pm	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags
	Train	12:11pm	Frankfurt Hbf	1h	1:11pm	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg on December 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:43am	Frankfurt Süd	58m	8:41am	Heidelberg Central Train Station	Cheapest
	Train	2:03pm	Südbahnhof	54m	2:57pm	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	Train	8:03pm	Südbahnhof	55m	8:58pm	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	Train	7:43am	Frankfurt Süd	58m	8:41am	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	Train	6:53pm	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 8m	8:01pm	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg on December 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:43am	Frankfurt Süd	58m	8:41am	Heidelberg Central Train Station	Cheapest
	Train	12:03pm	Südbahnhof	54m	12:57pm	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	Train	2:03pm	Südbahnhof	54m	2:57pm	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	Train	7:43am	Frankfurt Süd	58m	8:41am	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	Train	6:53pm	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 8m	8:01pm	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg on December 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	6:03pm	Südbahnhof	54m	6:57pm	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Train	12:03pm	Südbahnhof	54m	12:57pm	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	Train	4:03pm	Südbahnhof	54m	4:57pm	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	Train	7:43am	Frankfurt Süd	58m	8:41am	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	Train	6:53pm	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 8m	8:01pm	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Heidelberg. The journey takes about 1 hour, and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

79 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $54	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $128	Average Duration1h 18m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $52	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Frankfurt am Main and Heidelberg?

Frankfurt am Main

A
Südbahnhof
Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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B
Frankfurt Airport
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Heidelberg

A
Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany

Train companies

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi3.4

FlixTrain

3/517 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.1

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Deutsche Bahn EuroCity

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

FlixBus

3.5/511,580 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

DE train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?
The cheapest train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg start at $12. The average price for this train route is around $41. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?
The average train trip from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg takes 1h 18m and covers 78 km. The quickest train gets you there in 47m and is operated by FlixTrain.
Which train operators serve the Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 42 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?
The earliest train from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg departs at 6:00am. The latest train departs at 10:03pm.
What is the best train operator from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-10

$12

12-11

$13

Today

$15

12-13

$14

12-14

$16

12-15

$12

12-16

$12

12-17

$12

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $97 for a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-12-16.

Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.