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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Heidelberg-Altstadt station to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
2 h 3 m
Average duration
2 h 6 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heidelberg-Altstadt station to Frankfurt am Main Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heidelberg-Altstadt station to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 2 trains that leave Heidelberg-Altstadt station for Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 71 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 9 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.
20:412h03Heidelberg-Altstadt station22:44Frankfurt am Main Airport£201One-way0 changes- 19:592h09Heidelberg-Altstadt station22:08Frankfurt am Main Airport£241One-way0 changes
- 20:412h03Heidelberg-Altstadt station22:44Frankfurt am Main Airport£201One-way0 changes
- 19:592h09Heidelberg-Altstadt station22:08Frankfurt am Main Airport£241One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Heidelberg-Altstadt station to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg-Altstadt station to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 71 km
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1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Heidelberg-Altstadt station to Frankfurt am Main Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Heidelberg-Altstadt station to Frankfurt am Main Airport trains for today, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 · ICE 614 | 7:57 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1h11 | 9:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S2 · ICE 1012 | On time 8:27 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1h11 | 9:38 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S1 · ICE 202 | On time 8:57 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1h11 | 10:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S2 · ICE 772 · S9 | 9:27 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1h47 | 11:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
| S1 · ICE 612 | 9:57 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1h11 | 11:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S2 · ICE 1010 | On time 10:27 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1h11 | 11:38 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S1 · ICE 200 | On time 10:57 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1h11 | 12:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S2 · ICE 2510 · S9 | 11:27 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1h47 | 13:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
| S1 · ICE 610 | 11:57 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1h11 | 13:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| 38788 · 19266 · ICE 610 | 12:01 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1h07 | 13:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
| S2 · ICE 918 | On time 12:27 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1h11 | 13:38 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S1 · ICE 108 | On time 12:57 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1h11 | 14:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S2 · ICE 578 · S9 | 13:27 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1h47 | 15:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
| S1 · ICE 518 | On time 13:57 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1h11 | 15:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| 38790 · 19270 · ICE 518 | On time 14:01 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1h07 | 15:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
| S2 · ICE 916 | On time 14:27 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1h11 | 15:38 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S1 · ICE 106 | On time 14:57 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1h11 | 16:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S2 · ICE 2516 · 29262 | 15:27 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1h38 | 17:05 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
| S2 · ICE 516 | On time 15:57 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1h11 | 17:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| 38792 · 19274 · ICE 516 | On time 16:01 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1h07 | 17:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
| S2 · ICE 224 | On time 16:27 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1h11 | 17:38 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S1 · ICE 104 | On time 16:57 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1h11 | 18:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S2 · ICE 574 · S9 | 17:27 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1h47 | 19:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
| S1 · ICE 514 | On time 17:57 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1h11 | 19:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S2 · ICE 912 | On time 18:27 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1h11 | 19:38 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S1 · ICE 102 | On time 18:57 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1h11 | 20:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S2 · ICE 2512 · S9 | 19:27 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1h47 | 21:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
| S2 · ICE 512 | On time 19:57 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1h11 | 21:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S2 · ICE 910 | On time 20:27 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1h11 | 21:38 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S7 · 19286 · ICE 100 | On time 20:50 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1h18 | 22:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
| S1 · 4584 · S8 | 20:59 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 2h00 | 22:59 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
| S1 · ICE 510 | On time 20:59 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 2h09 | 23:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S7 · 19290 · ICE 510 | On time 21:36 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1h32 | 23:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
| S4 · 4586 · S8 | 21:59 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 2h00 | 23:59 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
| S2 · 19292 · ICE 990 · S9 | 22:41 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 2h03 | 0:44 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3 changes | |
| S3 · 15338 · S9 | 22:59 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 2h15 | 1:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
| S7 · S2 · 4588 · S8 | 23:20 Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 2h09 | 1:29 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Heidelberg-Altstadt station to Frankfurt am Main Airport
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Trains from Heidelberg-Altstadt station to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 15 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:27, the last at 21:41. The fastest train covers the 71 km distance in 1h 11m.
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 1h 11m |
First train 6:27 |
Last train 21:41 |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Heidelberg-Altstadt station to Frankfurt am Main Airport trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Heidelberg-Altstadt station and Frankfurt am Main Airport from £7. 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.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
FAQs: Heidelberg-Altstadt station to Frankfurt am Main Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heidelberg-Altstadt station to Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Heidelberg-Altstadt station and Frankfurt am Main Airport
Most Heidelberg-Altstadt station to Frankfurt am Main Airport trains use the Heidelberg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Heidelberg-Altstadt station and Frankfurt am Main Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Heidelberg-Altstadt from Heidelberg city centre
Heidelberg-Altstadt is 2 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg-Altstadt train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Persepolis, Zum Brückenaff, 'S' Kastanie, Choa
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. ATMs are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. Information desks are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heidelberg-Altstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Heidelberg-Altstadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Parkhotel Atlantic, Hackteufel, Goldener Falke, Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg.
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