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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg
Showing times and prices for 25 May
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
52 m
Average duration
53 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
72 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Fast trains
Of the 36 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main Airport for Heidelberg every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 72 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 54 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 6992:460h52Frankfurt Airport long-distance station3:38Heidelberg Hbf£161One-way0 changes- S9 · ICE 77 · S121:451h37Frankfurt am Main Flughafen23:22Heidelberg Hbf£181One-way2 changes
- ICE 6190:551h22Frankfurt Airport long-distance station2:17Heidelberg Hbf£231One-way0 changes
- ICE 19 · ICE 677 · S322:311h23Frankfurt Airport long-distance station23:54Heidelberg Hbf£231One-way2 changes
- ICE 21911:001h04Frankfurt Airport long-distance station12:04Heidelberg Hbf£251One-way0 changes
- ICE 6992:460h52Frankfurt Airport long-distance station3:38Heidelberg Hbf£161One-way0 changes
- ICE 515 · S310:510h53Frankfurt Airport long-distance station11:44Heidelberg Hbf£341One-way1 change
- ICE 915 · S310:220h54Frankfurt Airport long-distance station11:16Heidelberg Hbf£341One-way1 change
- ICE 513 · S38:510h54Frankfurt Airport long-distance station9:45Heidelberg Hbf£341One-way1 change
- ICE 611 · S316:510h54Frankfurt Airport long-distance station17:45Heidelberg Hbf£341One-way1 change
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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1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg trains for tomorrow, Monday 25 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S9 · ICE 619 | Delayed 0:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h32 | 1:35 1:35Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 101 · 19265 | On time 7:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h57 | 8:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| S8 · ICE 1648 | On time 8:00 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h34 | 9:34 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| S9 · ICE 573 · S2 | 8:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h38 | 10:23 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 513 · S3 | On time 8:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 9:45 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 103 · 19269 | On time 9:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h57 | 10:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 915 · S3 | On time 10:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 11:16 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 515 · S3 | On time 10:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h53 | 11:44 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 219 | On time 11:00 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h04 | 12:04 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 105 · 19273 | On time 11:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h57 | 12:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 225 · S3 | On time 12:21 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 13:16 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| S9 · ICE 577 · S2 | 12:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h38 | 14:23 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 517 · S3 | On time 12:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 13:45 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 107 · 19277 | On time 13:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h57 | 14:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 919 · S3 | On time 14:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 15:16 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| S9 · ICE 579 · S2 | 14:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h38 | 16:23 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 519 · S3 | On time 14:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 15:46 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 109 · 19281 | On time 15:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h57 | 16:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 1011 · S3 | On time 16:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 17:16 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| S9 · ICE 771 · S2 | 16:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h38 | 18:23 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 611 · S3 | On time 16:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 17:45 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 201 · 19245 | On time 17:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h57 | 18:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 1013 · S3 | On time 18:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 19:16 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| S9 · ICE 773 · S2 | 18:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h38 | 20:23 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 613 · S3 | On time 18:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 19:45 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 203 · 19249 | On time 19:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h58 | 20:49 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 1015 · S2 | On time 20:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 21:23 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| S9 · ICE 775 | On time 20:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h25 | 22:10 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 615 · S3 | On time 20:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h03 | 21:54 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| S9 · ICE 77 · S1 | 21:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h37 | 23:22 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 205 · S3 | On time 21:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 22:52 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 19 · ICE 677 · S3 | On time 22:31 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h23 | 23:54 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| 29533 · 15339 | 22:36 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h57 | 0:33 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| S8 · 4589 · S2 | 23:00 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h59 | 0:59 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg
GermanyGermany
Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg run on average 20 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 72 km distance in 43m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6
Distance 72 km |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 43m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain GmbH, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain GmbH, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Heidelberg from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
43m
Cheapest Price
£6
Deutsche Bahn frequency
20 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
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.
Quiet zone
FlixTrain GmbH
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
54m
Cheapest Price
£7
FlixTrain GmbH frequency
2 a day
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 0m
Cheapest Price
£27
Österreichische Bundesbahnen frequency
1 a day
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
53m
Cheapest Price
£27
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
28 a day
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 5m
Cheapest Price
£19
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) frequency
19 a day
FAQs: Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £6, while the average price tends to be around £15.
The train journey from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg covers a distance of 72 km and takes approximately 43m. Trains run 20 per day.
The train distance from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg is 72 km.
The first train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg leaves at 0:01.
The last train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg departs at 23:58.
Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg run approximately 20 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Heidelberg. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain GmbH, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
To get from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg.
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg is by coach, costing approximately £6.
Booking trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg offers a mix of urban and rural views, including glimpses of the scenic Rhine Valley and charming German countryside landscapes.
Yes, a day trip from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg is feasible. With a travel duration of 43m and a distance of 72 km, the journey is quite convenient. There are 12 trains per day, making it easy to plan your trip.
In Heidelberg, you can visit the historic Heidelberg Castle for panoramic views and explore the German Pharmacy Museum within its grounds. Stroll down the vibrant Hauptstrasse, one of Europe’s longest pedestrian streets. Take a boat tour on the Neckar River for scenic views, or enjoy a wine tasting tour in the nearby Baden vineyards. Don't miss the iconic Old Bridge and a walk along the Philosopher's Walk for stunning vistas. Experience the city's academic heritage at Heidelberg University and visit the Gothic Church of the Holy Spirit in the Old Town. The family-friendly Heidelberg Zoo is also worth a visit.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Heidelberg allows visitors to explore the Old Town, visit Heidelberg Castle, and enjoy the Philosopher's Walk, providing a well-rounded experience of the city's main attractions.
Yes, you can take the train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt am Main Airport and Heidelberg
Frankfurt am Main
Heidelberg
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- Heid´s Grill
- McDonald's
- Uuuhmami
- Taj Mahal
Hotel
- Leonardo Hotel
- Qube Hotel
- NH Heidelberg
- Krokodil
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
2 kmDining
- Persepolis
- Zum Brückenaff
- 'S' Kastanie
- Choa
Hotel
- Parkhotel Atlantic
- Hackteufel
- Goldener Falke
- Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg
Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
3 kmDining
- Restaurant Dufke
- Stettiner Klause
- Hakim's Imbiss
- KOLBEZ Cafe
Hotel
- Hotel Rose
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