Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Heidelberg Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,RE,EC)

Tue 31 Mar
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Heidelberg Hbf

Showing times and prices for 31 Mar

Cheapest price

£6

Average price

£9

Fastest journey

51 m

Average duration

1 h 23 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

73 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Heidelberg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Heidelberg Hbf will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Frankfurt Airport long-distance station for Heidelberg Hbf every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 73 km distance in an average of 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 56 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.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 619
    01:511h22
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    03:13Heidelberg Hbf
    £61One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 827 · ICE 1691
    05:171h23
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    06:40Heidelberg Hbf
    £61One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnICE 699
    03:500h51
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    04:41Heidelberg Hbf
    £61One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche BahnIC 60403 · S3
    02:411h56
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    04:37Heidelberg Hbf
    £161One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Heidelberg Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Heidelberg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £6.

Distance: 73 km

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Live departures

Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Heidelberg Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Heidelberg Hbf trains for today, Monday 30 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
deutsche_bahnICE 619
Delayed
23:51 22:55Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h28
01:13 01:13Heidelberg Hbf
0 changesdirect
Monday 30 March
deutsche_bahnIC 60403 · S3
Delayed
00:41 00:41Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h56
02:37 Heidelberg Hbf
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 699
Delayed
01:46 02:13Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h06
02:30 02:30Heidelberg Hbf
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnICE 103 · 19269
Delayed
08:00 07:51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h57
08:48 Heidelberg Hbf
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 915 · S3
Delayed
08:23 08:22Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h54
09:16 Heidelberg Hbf
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 515 · S3
Delayed
09:06 08:51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h53
09:44 Heidelberg Hbf
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 219
On time
09:00 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h04
10:04 Heidelberg Hbf
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnICE 105 · 19273
Delayed
09:57 09:51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h57
10:48 Heidelberg Hbf
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 225 · S3
On time
10:21 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h55
11:16 Heidelberg Hbf
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 517 · S3
On time
10:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h54
11:45 Heidelberg Hbf
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 107 · 19277
On time
11:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h57
12:48 Heidelberg Hbf
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 919 · S3
On time
12:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h54
13:16 Heidelberg Hbf
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 519 · S3
On time
12:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h55
13:46 Heidelberg Hbf
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 109 · 19281
On time
13:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h57
14:48 Heidelberg Hbf
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 1011 · S3
On time
14:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h54
15:16 Heidelberg Hbf
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 611 · S3
On time
14:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h54
15:45 Heidelberg Hbf
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 201 · 19245
On time
15:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h57
16:48 Heidelberg Hbf
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 1013 · S3
On time
16:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h54
17:16 Heidelberg Hbf
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 613 · S3
On time
16:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h54
17:45 Heidelberg Hbf
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 203 · 19249
On time
17:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h58
18:49 Heidelberg Hbf
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 1015 · S2
On time
18:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h01
19:23 Heidelberg Hbf
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 615 · S1
On time
18:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h03
19:54 Heidelberg Hbf
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 205 · S3
On time
19:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h01
20:52 Heidelberg Hbf
1 change
Tuesday 31 March
deutsche_bahnIC 60403 · S300:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h56
02:37 Heidelberg Hbf1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 827 · ICE 1691
On time
03:17 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h23
04:40 Heidelberg Hbf
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Heidelberg Hbf

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Trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Heidelberg Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 01:46, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 73 km distance in 40m.

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 £4
Distance
73 km
Average train duration
1h 8m
Cheapest ticket price
£6
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
40m
First train
01:46
Last train
23:56
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 £4

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH (Oberrheinische Eisenbahn), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Heidelberg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH (Oberrheinische Eisenbahn), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Heidelberg Hbf from £4. 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
40m
Cheapest Price
£6
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.
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.
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.
Quiet zone

Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH (Oberrheinische Eisenbahn)

About
Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH (rnv) is a public transport company operating bus and tram services in the Rhine-Neckar region of Germany, including the major cities of Heidelberg, Mannheim, and Ludwigshafen am Rhein. It was established on October 1, 2004, as a joint subsidiary of five principal public transport operators that previously served the region, including the Oberrheinische Eisenbahn (OEG). The OEG, founded in 1911, originally operated narrow-gauge railway lines connecting Mannheim, Heidelberg, and Weinheim. Today, rnv operates over 80 lines, encompassing bus, tram, and narrow-gauge railway routes, and boasts the longest contiguous meter-gauge network in Germany. It serves approximately 500,000 passengers daily and plays a significant role in providing sustainable mobility in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region.
Amenities on board the train
Accessibility
Many stops are barrier-free with low platforms that rise towards the tracks for easy boarding, and many trams and buses have ramps operated by staff.
Pets
Small pets are allowed on board, but specific details regarding carriers or size are not provided.
Quiet zone

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
53m
Cheapest Price
£26
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
23 a day

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 57m
Cheapest Price
£27
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) frequency
1 a day

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
55m
Cheapest Price
£32
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) frequency
2 a day

FAQs: Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Heidelberg Hbf train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Heidelberg Hbf can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £6, while the average price tends to be around £20.
The train journey from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Heidelberg Hbf covers a distance of 73 km and takes approximately 40m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Heidelberg Hbf is 73 km.
The first train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Heidelberg Hbf leaves at 1:46.
The last train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Heidelberg Hbf departs at 23:56.
Trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Heidelberg Hbf run approximately 5 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Heidelberg Hbf. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
To get from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Heidelberg Hbf, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Heidelberg Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Heidelberg Hbf is by coach, costing approximately £4.
Booking trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Heidelberg Hbf 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 Flughafen Fernbf to Heidelberg Hbf is not particularly scenic, as it primarily travels through urban and industrial areas, although some sections offer glimpses of the Rhine Valley's picturesque landscapes.
Yes, a day trip from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf to Heidelberg Hbf is feasible. The journey takes 40m, covers 73 km, and trains run 5 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Heidelberg Hbf.

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Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Heidelberg Hbf

Frankfurt am Main
Heidelberg
The major train station for departures in Frankfurt am Main is Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg.
Frankfurt Flughafen FernbfWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelShowerLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
10 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
4
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Käfer's
  • McDonald's
  • Asia Snack Box
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps.
WC
WC
  • €1
Hotel
Hotel
  • Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
  • Hilton Frankfurt Airport
  • Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
Shower
Shower
  • Cost €6
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
  • Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
  • Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
Public transport options for Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf
  • S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Long-distance buses: Available at the airport

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