The cheapest and fastest coaches from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 10 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main Airport for Heidelberg every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 20 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.
FlixBus20:101h20Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)21:30Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus13:401h30Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)15:10Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus20:351h05Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)21:40Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:502h00Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)9:50Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus14:151h05Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)15:20Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus20:351h05Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)21:40Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus14:151h05Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)15:20Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus17:401h05Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)18:45Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus1:051h15Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)2:20Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof£111One-way0 changes
FlixBus20:101h20Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)21:30Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof£81One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 72 km
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£9 Average Price Cheapest | £15 Average Price |
1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg bus times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg coaches for today, Tuesday 21 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 13:40 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h30 | 15:10 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:15 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h05 | 15:20 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:00 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h25 | 17:25 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:40 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h05 | 18:45 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:40 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h30 | 20:10 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:10 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h20 | 21:30 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:35 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h05 | 21:40 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 1:05 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h15 | 2:20 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h35 | 6:30 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h00 | 9:50 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h40 | 12:35 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg
Buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 12 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:55, the last at 23:05. The fastest coach covers the 72 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 72 km |
Average bus duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 2:55 |
Last bus 23:05 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
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Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Frankfurt am Main Airport to HeidelbergYou can travel by bus between Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Heidelberg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt am Main Airport and Heidelberg
Most Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg buses use the Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße). Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main Airport and Heidelberg bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof from Heidelberg city centre
Getting to Heidelberg, Bergheimer Straße (Betriebshof) from Heidelberg city centre
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