How far is Heidelberg from Frankfurt am Main?

The distance between the two cities is 49 miles (79 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main?

Most of the buses traveling from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main leave from Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz and arrive at Frankfurt Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:20pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h 25m	1:45pm	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
Bus	12:20pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h	1:20pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	Fastest
Bus	12:30pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h 45m	2:15pm	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Bus	3:20pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h 30m	4:50pm	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h 40m	5:25pm	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:20am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h 45m	8:05am	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
Bus	6:45am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h	7:45am	FRA Frankfurt airport	Fastest
Bus	4:00am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h 50m	5:50am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h 25m	8:10am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Bus	7:40am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h 50m	9:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:20am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h 45m	8:05am	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
Bus	6:45am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h	7:45am	FRA Frankfurt airport	Fastest
Bus	4:00am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h 50m	5:50am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h 25m	8:10am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Bus	7:40am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h 50m	9:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:20am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h 45m	8:05am	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
Bus	6:45am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h	7:45am	FRA Frankfurt airport	Fastest
Bus	4:00am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h 50m	5:50am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h 25m	8:10am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Bus	7:40am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h 50m	9:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:20am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h 45m	8:05am	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
Bus	12:20pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h	1:20pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	Fastest
Bus	4:00am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h 50m	5:50am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Bus	7:40am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h 50m	9:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h 25m	1:45pm	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:20am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h 45m	8:05am	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
Bus	12:20pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h	1:20pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	Fastest
Bus	4:00am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h 50m	5:50am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Bus	7:40am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h 50m	9:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h 25m	1:45pm	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:20am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h 45m	8:05am	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
Bus	6:45am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h	7:45am	FRA Frankfurt airport	Fastest
Bus	4:00am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h 50m	5:50am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h 25m	8:10am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Bus	7:40am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h 50m	9:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:20am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h 45m	8:05am	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
Bus	6:45am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h	7:45am	FRA Frankfurt airport	Fastest
Bus	4:00am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h 50m	5:50am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h 25m	8:10am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Bus	7:40am	Alte Eppelheimer Straße	1h 50m	9:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Frankfurt am Main. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14carpool per day

50mAverage Duration

49 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$10 - $44	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$9 - $97	Average Duration1h 18m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $12	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

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

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

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

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

How far is Heidelberg from Frankfurt am Main?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/20

$8

11/21

$9

Today

$9

11/23

$9

11/24

$7

11/25

$6

11/26

$6

11/27

$6

The cheapest trip from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main was searched and found on Nov 25, 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 bus tickets from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $6 to $23 for a bus ticket from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-11-25.