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Kunsthalle Heidelberg
Major art museum with collections spanning the nineteenth century to today, plus changing exhibitions in a striking riverside building.
Cheapest price on 08 Oct
£16
Average ticket price on 08 Oct
£25
Fastest journey on 08 Oct
53 m
Average journey duration on 08 Oct
54 m
Trains on 08 Oct
41
Distance
72 km
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 £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
On Thu 08 Oct, we found 41 trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 72 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 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 11 · ICE 1573
ICE 15 · ICE 1577
ICE 217
S9 · ICE 1573
ICE 205 · S3
ICE 515 · S3
ICE 913 · S3
ICE 915 · S3
ICE 513 · S3
ICE 517 · S3Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg run on average 19 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 00:18, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 72 km distance in 41m.
Distance 72 km |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 0:18 |
Last train 23:49 |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg trains for today, Wednesday 7 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 915 · S3 | Delayed 8:29 10:22Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 11:16 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 515 · S3 | Delayed 9:07 10:51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h53 | 11:44 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 217 | On time 11:01 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h03 | 12:04 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 211 | On time 11:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h26 | 13:11 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 105 · 19273 | Delayed 9:55 11:51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h57 | 12:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 225 · S3 | Delayed 10:23 12:21Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 13:16 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 517 · S3 | On time 12:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 13:45 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 1577 | On time 13:15 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h26 | 14:41 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 15 · ICE 1577 | On time 13:15 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h26 | 14:41 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 1095 | On time 13:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h26 | 15:11 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 17 · ICE 1671 | On time 17:15 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h26 | 18:41 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 1671 | On time 17:15 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h26 | 18:41 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 1097 | On time 17:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h26 | 19:11 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 | |
S8 · ICE 773 · S2 | 18:49 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h34 | 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 | |
S9 · ICE 1099 | On time 19:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h26 | 21:11 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 | 20:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h25 | 22:10 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 615 · S2 | On time 20:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h03 | 21:54 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 77 · S3 | 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 617 · S3 | On time 22:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h03 | 23:54 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| Thursday 8 October | |||||
ICE 913 · S3 | On time 8:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 9:16 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
29247 · ICE 573 · S2 | 8:50 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h33 | 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 11 · ICE 1573 | On time 9:15 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h26 | 10:41 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 1573 | On time 9:15 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h26 | 10:41 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 1093 | On time 9:45 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h26 | 11:11 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 103 · 19269 | On time 9:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h57 | 10:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
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Discover the best of Heidelberg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Heidelberg trip today.
Major art museum with collections spanning the nineteenth century to today, plus changing exhibitions in a striking riverside building.
Museum on the Electoral Palatinate inside Morass Palace, with art, history and changing displays that illuminate regional life and culture.
Compact student prison museum where university offenders were once confined. Preserved graffiti and cells offer an unusual academic history.
Heidelberg’s atmospheric Old Town with lanes, squares and baroque facades. Ideal for walking between the river, churches and castle paths.
Riverside philosophers’ path above the Neckar, famous for broad views across Heidelberg, the castle and the Old Town rooftops.
Long pedestrian high street lined with shops, historic buildings and side alleys. A practical route through the heart of the Old Town.
A hearty pork stomach stuffed with minced pork, potatoes and spices. It is a classic Palatinate speciality long associated with Heidelberg taverns.
A rich stew of beef, pork, bacon and sausage with potatoes. It is a filling regional dish from the Palatinate and Odenwald area around Heidelberg.
Liver dumplings, usually served in broth or with sauerkraut and bread. They are a traditional everyday dish in the Heidelberg and Palatinate region.
Refined restaurant and wine tavern in the Altstadt with seasonal German cooking, a strong wine list and an intimate atmosphere.
Historic brewery tavern in the Altstadt known for house beers and classic regional dishes in a lively, traditional setting.
Long-running student tavern and restaurant with a rustic feel, pouring local beers and serving straightforward regional dishes.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local buses and regional rail are reasonable for visitors.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% is common in restaurants. Round up for taxis and leave small change in cafés.
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Heidelberg Hbf -> Bismarckplatz, Heidelberg
The most popular day trips by train from Heidelberg are Mannheim, Karlsruhe, Frankfurt am Main, Stuttgart and Worms. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Heidelberg on Omio.

Mannheim is known for its grid-plan centre, industrial heritage and confident cultural life. The Baroque palace, the Wasserturm and a strong music scene give the city a practical yet distinctive character.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 18 km distance in 10m.

Karlsruhe is known for its fan-shaped plan centred on the palace and for its role in German law. Broad streets, green spaces and a strong student and tech scene give the city a calm, orderly character.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 25m.

Frankfurt am Main pairs Germany’s best-known skyline with a rebuilt old town and a broad stretch of museums along the Main. Known as a financial hub and trade fair city, it also has apple wine taverns and a distinctly international feel.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 79 km distance in 41m.

Stuttgart is known for its car-making heritage, vineyard-covered hills and spacious parks. It mixes major museums and elegant squares with a strong cultural life and a distinctly Swabian character.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 78 km distance in 38m.

Worms is one of Germany’s oldest Rhine cities, known for its Roman past, Jewish heritage and links to the Nibelungen legend. The Romanesque Cathedral of St Peter and the historic centre give it a serious, layered character.
The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 20:25. The fastest train covers the 35 km distance in 42m.
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.

Most Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Heidelberg-Altstadt. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main Airport and Heidelberg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Heidelberg Hbf is 1 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Heid´s Grill, McDonald's, Uuuhmami, Taj Mahal
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg Hbf. ATMs are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg Hbf. Information desks are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heidelberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Heidelberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Hotel, Qube Hotel, NH Heidelberg, Krokodil.
Heidelberg-Altstadt is 2 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg-Altstadt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Persepolis, Zum Brückenaff, 'S' Kastanie, Choa
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. ATMs are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. Information desks are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heidelberg-Altstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Heidelberg-Altstadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Nearby hotels include Parkhotel Atlantic, Hackteufel, Goldener Falke, Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg.
Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach is 3 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Restaurant Dufke, Stettiner Klause, Hakim's Imbiss, KOLBEZ Cafe
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach. ATMs are available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach.
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach. Information desks are available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach.
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Rose.
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