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

The cheapest bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg start at R 146. The average price for this route is around R 207. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average bus journey time from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg is 1h 30m, covering a distance of 73 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 5m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?

The earliest bus departs from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg at 00:45. And the latest bus departs at 20:35.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?

A bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11197 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg from R 114 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:10	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 40m	12:50	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Cheapest
Bus	14:15	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 5m	15:20	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Fastest
Bus	10:50	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 45m	12:35	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	15:55	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 25m	17:20	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	17:10	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 5m	18:15	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:15	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 10m	09:25	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Cheapest
Bus	14:15	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 5m	15:20	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Fastest
Bus	01:05	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 15m	02:20	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	06:20	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 20m	07:40	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	10:50	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 45m	12:35	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:45	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 35m	15:20	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Cheapest
Bus	14:15	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 5m	15:20	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Fastest
Bus	01:05	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 15m	02:20	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	06:20	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 20m	07:40	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	10:50	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 45m	12:35	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg on 10 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:15	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 10m	09:25	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Cheapest
Bus	14:15	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 5m	15:20	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Fastest
Bus	01:05	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 15m	02:20	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	10:50	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 45m	12:35	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	13:35	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 30m	15:05	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:15	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 10m	09:25	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Cheapest
Bus	14:15	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 5m	15:20	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Fastest
Bus	01:05	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 15m	02:20	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	10:50	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 45m	12:35	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	13:35	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 30m	15:05	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:10	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 30m	21:40	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Cheapest
Bus	14:15	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 5m	15:20	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Fastest
Bus	01:05	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 15m	02:20	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	06:20	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 20m	07:40	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	10:50	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 45m	12:35	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:10	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 40m	12:50	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Cheapest
Bus	14:15	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 5m	15:20	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Fastest
Bus	01:05	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 15m	02:20	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	06:20	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 20m	07:40	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	10:50	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 45m	12:35	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:10	Frankfurt Hbf	1h 30m	21:40	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Cheapest
Bus	14:15	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 5m	15:20	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	Fastest
Bus	01:05	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 15m	02:20	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	06:20	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 20m	07:40	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags
Bus	10:50	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 45m	12:35	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:54 AM CET.

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 R 82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13carpool per day

1hAverage duration

79 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 146 - R 661	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 146 - R 1 568	Average duration1h 19m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 82 - R 635	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

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

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A
Frankfurt Airport
Visit page
B
Hbf
Am Hauptbahnhof 8, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
C
Südbahnhof
Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Visit page
D
Frankfurt Onibus
Stephanstraße 10, 60547 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
E
Braubachstraße 41
Braubachstraße 41, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
F
Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)
Flugplatz Hahn 850, 55483 Lautzenhausen, Germany

Stops in Heidelberg

A
Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany
B
Heidelberg
Willy-Brandt-Platz 5, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany
C
Heidelberg Central Station
Kurfürsten-Anlage 60, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 545 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 202 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

DE Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg start at R 146. The average price for this route is around R 207. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?
The average bus journey time from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg is 1h 30m, covering a distance of 73 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?
The earliest bus departs from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg at 00:45. And the latest bus departs at 20:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?
A bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11197 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

05/12

R 145

06/12

R 156

Today

R 176

08/12

R 135

09/12

R 114

10/12

R 114

11/12

R 114

12/12

R 114

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 114

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

You can expect to pay from R 114 to R 497 for a bus 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 R 114, which is on 2025-12-09.