The cheapest and fastest trains from Heidelberg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
58 m
Trains per day
45
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heidelberg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heidelberg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 45 trains that leave Heidelberg Hbf for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 78 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 59 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 618
S2 · ICE 990
15994 · ICE 272
ICE 698
ICE 1092
ICE 618
ICE 1092
19284 · ICE 274
19274 · ICE 278
19280 · ICE 276Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Heidelberg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 78 km
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1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Heidelberg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Heidelberg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15314 | 10:26 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h21 | 11:47 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S2 · ICE 770 | Delayed 10:33 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h07 | 11:44 11:44Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
19266 · ICE 372 | 11:10 Heidelberg Hbf | 0h59 | 12:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
S3 · ICE 610 · ICE 15 | On time 11:13 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h14 | 12:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
15316 | 11:18 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h29 | 12:47 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S2 · ICE 6 | 11:33 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h07 | 12:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
15318 | 12:26 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h21 | 13:47 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S2 · ICE 578 | 12:34 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h06 | 13:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
S3 · ICE 9591 | 12:43 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h13 | 13:56 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
19270 · ICE 370 | Delayed 13:10 Heidelberg Hbf | 0h59 | 14:11 14:11Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
S3 · ICE 518 · ICE 315 | On time 13:13 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h14 | 14:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
15322 | 14:26 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h21 | 15:47 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S2 · ICE 576 | On time 14:33 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h07 | 15:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
19274 · ICE 278 | On time 15:10 Heidelberg Hbf | 0h59 | 16:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
S3 · ICE 516 · ICE 17 | On time 15:13 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h14 | 16:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
S2 · ECE 4 | 15:33 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h07 | 16:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
S2 · ICE 574 | On time 16:33 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h07 | 17:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1696 | On time 16:46 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h10 | 17:56 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
19280 · ICE 276 | On time 17:10 Heidelberg Hbf | 0h59 | 18:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
S3 · ICE 514 · ICE 317 | On time 17:13 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h14 | 18:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
S2 · ICE 70 | 17:33 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h07 | 18:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
S2 · ICE 572 | 18:33 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h07 | 19:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
19284 · ICE 274 | On time 19:10 Heidelberg Hbf | 0h59 | 20:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
S3 · 4582 | 19:13 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h27 | 20:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
S3 · ICE 512 · ICE 19 | On time 19:13 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h14 | 20:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
15332 | 19:18 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h29 | 20:47 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S4 · ICE 2 | On time 19:33 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h10 | 20:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
S3 · ICE 272 | On time 20:44 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h25 | 22:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
S2 · 4586 | 21:14 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h26 | 22:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
15336 | 21:18 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h29 | 22:47 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S3 · ICE 990 | On time 21:44 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h25 | 23:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
S2 · IC 60409 · S6 | 22:14 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h29 | 23:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
S2 · 4588 | 22:45 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h41 | 00:26 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
15340 | 23:28 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h20 | 00:48 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
ICE 698 | 01:02 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h17 | 02:19 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
15344 | 01:25 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h22 | 02:47 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 618 | 02:43 Heidelberg Hbf | 0h55 | 03:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S1 · ICE 694 | On time 06:03 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h06 | 07:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
15306 | 06:25 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h22 | 07:47 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S2 · ICE 774 | On time 06:34 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h06 | 07:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
19260 · ICE 692 | On time 08:10 Heidelberg Hbf | 0h59 | 09:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
15310 | 08:26 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h21 | 09:47 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S2 · ICE 772 | On time 08:33 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h07 | 09:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
19262 · ICE 374 | On time 09:10 Heidelberg Hbf | 0h59 | 10:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
S3 · ICE 612 · ICE 13 | On time 09:13 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h14 | 10:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Heidelberg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Trains from Heidelberg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:02, the last at 22:50. The fastest train covers the 78 km distance in 52m.
Distance 78 km |
Average train duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 01:02 |
Last train 22:50 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, TGV, FlixTrain, Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH (Oberrheinische Eisenbahn), Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), DB Regio Stuttgart from Heidelberg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, TGV, FlixTrain, Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH (Oberrheinische Eisenbahn), Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), DB Regio Stuttgart trains will get you between Heidelberg Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from £5. 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.
TGV
FlixTrain
Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH (Oberrheinische Eisenbahn)
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
DB Regio Stuttgart
FAQs: Heidelberg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heidelberg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) 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 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Heidelberg Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
- 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
- Heid´s Grill
- McDonald's
- Uuuhmami
- Taj Mahal
- Leonardo Hotel
- Qube Hotel
- NH Heidelberg
- Krokodil
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
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