The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt South station to Heidelberg Hbf
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
54 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
43
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt South 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 South station to Heidelberg Hbf will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 43 trains that leave Frankfurt South station for Heidelberg Hbf every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 77 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 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.
FlixTrain16:030h54Frankfurt South station16:57Heidelberg Hbf£61One-way0 changes
IC 604714:321h00Frankfurt South station5:32Heidelberg Hbf£61One-way0 changes
FlixTrain20:030h55Frankfurt South station20:58Heidelberg Hbf£101One-way0 changes
FlixTrain14:030h54Frankfurt South station14:57Heidelberg Hbf£101One-way0 changes
S6 · ICE 6992:031h35Frankfurt South station3:38Heidelberg Hbf£101One-way1 change
FlixTrain12:030h54Frankfurt South station12:57Heidelberg Hbf£151One-way0 changes
FlixTrain14:030h54Frankfurt South station14:57Heidelberg Hbf£101One-way0 changes
FlixTrain16:030h54Frankfurt South station16:57Heidelberg Hbf£61One-way0 changes
FlixTrain20:030h55Frankfurt South station20:58Heidelberg Hbf£101One-way0 changes
IC 604714:321h00Frankfurt South station5:32Heidelberg Hbf£61One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Frankfurt South station to Heidelberg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt South 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 train which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 77 km
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1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Frankfurt South station to Heidelberg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt South station to Heidelberg Hbf trains for today, Friday 17 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15501 · ICE 1699 | On time 5:05 Frankfurt South station | 1h08 | 6:13 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
S3 · ICE 2573 · S1 | 5:28 Frankfurt South station | 1h25 | 6:53 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
4503 · ICE 275 · 19259 | 6:30 Frankfurt South station | 1h18 | 7:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
4640 · ICE 1697 | On time 6:45 Frankfurt South station | 1h18 | 8:03 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
25122+ 4557 · S3 | 7:08 Frankfurt South station | 1h36 | 8:44 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
4507 · ICE 591 · S1 | 7:36 Frankfurt South station | 1h17 | 8:53 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
4642 · ICE 117 | On time 7:53 Frankfurt South station | 1h18 | 9:11 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
24318+ ICE 913 · ICE 117 | On time 7:57 Frankfurt South station | 1h14 | 9:11 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
15511 · 4559 · S3 | 8:04 Frankfurt South station | 1h41 | 9:45 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
24322+ ICE 103 · 19269 | 8:57 Frankfurt South station | 1h51 | 10:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
15513 · ICE 16 · ICE 103 · 19269 | 9:04 Frankfurt South station | 1h44 | 10:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 3 changes | |
24330+ ICE 915 · S3 | 9:57 Frankfurt South station | 1h19 | 11:16 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
15515 · ECE 71 · S2 | 10:05 Frankfurt South station | 1h18 | 11:23 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
25326+ ICE 2583 · IC 2040 | 10:12 Frankfurt South station | 1h22 | 11:34 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
S3 · ICE 279 · 19271 | 10:28 Frankfurt South station | 1h20 | 11:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
15517 · ICE 575 · S1 | 11:04 Frankfurt South station | 1h19 | 12:23 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain | 12:03 Frankfurt South station | 0h54 | 12:57 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
15519 · ECE 5 · S2 | 12:04 Frankfurt South station | 1h19 | 13:23 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
4519 · ICE 371 · 19275 | 12:28 Frankfurt South station | 1h20 | 13:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
15521 · 4569 · S3 | 13:05 Frankfurt South station | 1h39 | 14:44 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
S3 · ICE 597 · 19277 | 13:28 Frankfurt South station | 1h20 | 14:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain | 14:03 Frankfurt South station | 0h54 | 14:57 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
15523 · ICE 73 · S2 | 14:05 Frankfurt South station | 1h18 | 15:23 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
15525 · ICE 579 · S2 | 15:05 Frankfurt South station | 1h18 | 16:23 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
S3 · ICE 599 · 19281 | 15:28 Frankfurt South station | 1h20 | 16:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain | 16:03 Frankfurt South station | 0h54 | 16:57 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
15527 · ICE 7 · S2 | 16:05 Frankfurt South station | 1h18 | 17:23 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
S3 · ICE 375 · 19283 | 16:28 Frankfurt South station | 1h20 | 17:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
S3 · ICE 691 · 19245 | 17:28 Frankfurt South station | 1h20 | 18:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain | 18:03 Frankfurt South station | 0h54 | 18:57 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
15531 · ICE 75 · S2 | 18:05 Frankfurt South station | 1h18 | 19:23 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
S3 · ICE 377 · 19247 | 18:28 Frankfurt South station | 1h20 | 19:48 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
15533 · ICE 773 · S2 | 19:05 Frankfurt South station | 1h18 | 20:23 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
S3 · ICE 693 · 19249 | 19:28 Frankfurt South station | 1h21 | 20:49 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain | 20:03 Frankfurt South station | 0h55 | 20:58 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 20:03 Frankfurt South station | 0h54 | 20:57 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
15535 · ECE 9 · S2 | 20:05 Frankfurt South station | 1h18 | 21:23 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
S3 · ICE 379 · S1 | 20:28 Frankfurt South station | 1h26 | 21:54 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain | 22:03 Frankfurt South station | 0h52 | 22:55 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 22:03 Frankfurt South station | 0h54 | 22:57 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 22:03 Frankfurt South station | 0h58 | 23:01 Heidelberg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 77 · S3 | 22:18 Frankfurt South station | 1h04 | 23:22 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
4632 · ICE 677 · S3 | 22:33 Frankfurt South station | 1h21 | 23:54 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
15541 · ICE 777 | 23:05 Frankfurt South station | 1h06 | 0:11 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
| Saturday 18 July | |||||
S6 · ICE 699 | 2:03 Frankfurt South station | 1h35 | 3:38 Heidelberg Hbf | 1 change | |
S5 · IC 60403 · S2 | 2:23 Frankfurt South station | 2h04 | 4:27 Heidelberg Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt South station to Heidelberg Hbf
Trains from Frankfurt South station to Heidelberg Hbf run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:03, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 77 km distance in 52m.
Distance 77 km |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 1:03 |
Last train 23:53 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixTrain GmbH, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Frankfurt South station to Heidelberg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixTrain GmbH, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Frankfurt South 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
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.
FlixTrain
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
FlixTrain GmbH
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
FAQs: Frankfurt South station to Heidelberg Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt South 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt South station and Heidelberg Hbf
Most Frankfurt South station to Heidelberg Hbf trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heidelberg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt South station and Heidelberg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Süd from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Süd is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Süd train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) Süd 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 and drink
Food options include: Merals Imbiss, Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg, Freigut, Holbein's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Information desks are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Berg, Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt, Hotel Ritter, Lindner Main Plaza.
Getting to Heidelberg Hbf from Heidelberg city centre
Heidelberg Hbf is 1 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg Hbf train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Heid´s Grill, McDonald's, Uuuhmami, Taj Mahal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg Hbf. ATMs are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg Hbf. Information desks are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heidelberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Heidelberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Hotel, Qube Hotel, NH Heidelberg, Krokodil.



