The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
58 m
Average duration
58 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 44 trains that leave Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for Heidelberg Hbf on Tue, Dec 16, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 16 the direct trains cover the 78 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 58 m .
On Tue, Dec 16 the slowest trains will take 58 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.
ICE 619
ICE 699
ICE 1671
ICE 1577
ICE 1099
ICE 595 · 19273
ICE 371 · 19275
ICE 593 · 19269
ICE 373 · 19279
ICE 691 · 19245Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf trains for today, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 699 | 1:25 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h13 | 2:38 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
15301 | 3:06 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h33 | 4:39 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S3 · IC 60471 | 3:07 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h25 | 4:32 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
15307 | 6:06 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h26 | 7:32 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 571 · S2 | On time 6:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h08 | 7:23 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4655 · ICE 791 | On time 6:31 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h10 | 7:41 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 591 · S1 | On time 6:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h03 | 7:53 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 117 | On time 7:10 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h01 | 8:11 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
15311 | 8:06 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h26 | 9:32 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 573 · S2 | On time 8:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h03 | 9:23 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1573 | On time 8:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0h59 | 9:43 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 593 · 19269 | On time 8:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0h58 | 9:48 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1093 | On time 9:11 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h00 | 10:11 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4663 · ICE 795 | On time 10:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h07 | 11:41 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 595 · 19273 | On time 10:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0h58 | 11:48 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 211 | On time 11:11 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h00 | 12:11 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 5 · S2 | 11:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h03 | 12:23 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 371 · 19275 | On time 11:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0h58 | 12:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1577 | On time 12:42 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0h59 | 1:41 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 597 · 19277 | On time 12:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0h58 | 1:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1095 | On time 1:11 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h00 | 2:11 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 73 · S2 | On time 1:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h03 | 2:23 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 373 · 19279 | On time 1:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0h58 | 2:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4671 · ICE 799 | On time 2:34 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h07 | 3:41 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 599 · 19281 | On time 2:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0h58 | 3:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1291 | On time 3:10 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h01 | 4:11 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 7 · S2 | 3:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h03 | 4:23 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
29542 · ICE 611 · S3 | 3:24 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h21 | 4:45 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1671 | 4:41 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h00 | 5:41 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 691 · 19245 | On time 4:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0h58 | 5:48 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1097 | On time 5:11 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h00 | 6:11 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 75 · S2 | On time 5:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h03 | 6:23 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
29544 · ICE 613 · S3 | 5:24 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h21 | 6:45 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4679 · ICE 995 | On time 6:34 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h07 | 7:41 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 693 · 19249 | On time 6:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0h59 | 7:49 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1099 | On time 7:10 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h01 | 8:11 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 9 · S2 | On time 7:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h03 | 8:23 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 379 · S1 | 7:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h04 | 8:54 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 695 · S3 | On time 8:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h02 | 9:52 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
15337 | 9:06 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h33 | 10:39 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 77 · S3 | On time 9:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h02 | 10:22 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 677 · S3 | On time 9:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h04 | 10:54 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
15339 | 10:06 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h27 | 11:33 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, December 16 | |||||
ICE 619 | 12:17 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h00 | 1:17 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf
Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 22:08. The fastest train covers the 48 miles (78 km) distance in 49m.
Distance 48 miles (78 km) |
Average train duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 00:25 |
Last train 22:08 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, TGV, FlixTrain from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, TGV, FlixTrain trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Heidelberg Hbf from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
TGV
FlixTrain
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf 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 Heidelberg Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 19:00
- Heid´s Grill
- McDonald's
- Uuuhmami
- Taj Mahal
- Leonardo Hotel
- Qube Hotel
- NH Heidelberg
- Krokodil
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