How much does a train ticket cost from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?

The cheapest train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg start from £7. The average price for this train route is around £22. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg is 1h 18m, covering a distance of 48 miles. The fastest 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 run on 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 06:00. And the latest train departs at 22:03.

Which 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?

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

Which train operator has the most punctual service 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 £5 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	11:36	Südbahnhof	57m	12:33	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Train	12:19	Frankfurt Hbf	52m	13:11	Heidelberg Central Train Station	Fastest
	Train	15:37	Südbahnhof	57m	16:34	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	06:05	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	1h 39m	07:44	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags
Regional-Express + Regionalbahn	Train	06:53	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	1h 49m	08:42	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	15:37	Südbahnhof	57m	16:34	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Train	12:19	Frankfurt Hbf	52m	13:11	Heidelberg Central Train Station	Fastest
	Train	11:36	Südbahnhof	57m	12:33	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	06:00	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	1h 44m	07:44	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn + Regionalbahn	Train	06:50	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	1h 52m	08:42	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	07:43	Frankfurt Süd	58m	08:41	Heidelberg Central Train Station	Cheapest
	Train	14:03	Südbahnhof	54m	14:57	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	Train	16:03	Südbahnhof	54m	16:57	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	Train	07:43	Frankfurt Süd	58m	08:41	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	Train	18:53	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 8m	20:01	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	07:43	Frankfurt Süd	58m	08:41	Heidelberg Central Train Station	Cheapest
	Train	14:03	Südbahnhof	54m	14:57	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	Train	16:03	Südbahnhof	54m	16:57	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	Train	07:43	Frankfurt Süd	58m	08:41	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	Train	18:53	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 8m	20:01	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	Train	18:53	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 8m	20:01	Heidelberg Central Train Station	Cheapest
	Train	14:03	Südbahnhof	54m	14:57	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	Train	20:03	Südbahnhof	55m	20:58	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	Train	07:43	Frankfurt Süd	58m	08:41	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	Train	18:53	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 8m	20:01	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	07:43	Frankfurt Süd	58m	08:41	Heidelberg Central Train Station	Cheapest
	Train	14:03	Südbahnhof	54m	14:57	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	Train	20:03	Südbahnhof	55m	20:58	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	Train	07:43	Frankfurt Süd	58m	08:41	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	Train	18:53	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 8m	20:01	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	07:43	Frankfurt Süd	58m	08:41	Heidelberg Central Train Station	Cheapest
	Train	12:03	Südbahnhof	54m	12:57	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	Train	14:03	Südbahnhof	54m	14:57	Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	Train	07:43	Frankfurt Süd	58m	08:41	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	Train	18:53	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 8m	20:01	Heidelberg Central Train Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12carpool per day

1hAverage duration

49 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £30	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£7 - £70	Average duration1h 18m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £28	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

3.5/511,578 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

DE train 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 timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?
The cheapest train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg start from £7. The average price for this train route is around £22. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?
The average train journey time from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg is 1h 18m, covering a distance of 48 miles. The fastest 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 run on 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 06:00. And the latest train departs at 22:03.
Which 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?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service 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

10/12

£7

11/12

£7

Today

£8

13/12

£8

14/12

£9

15/12

£7

16/12

£6

17/12

£6

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £6

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 £6 to £51 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 £6, 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.