Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RE,EC,RB,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main

Showing times and prices for 22 Apr

Cheapest price

£9

Average price

£29

Fastest journey

48 m

Average duration

51 m

Trains per day

Distance

79 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.

Fast trains

Of the 72 trains that leave Heidelberg for Frankfurt am Main every day 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 79 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .

The slowest trains will take 53 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.

FlixTrain

11:350h56

Heidelberg Hbf

12:31Frankfurt South station

£91One-way

0 changes

FlixTrain

07:400h52

Heidelberg Hbf

08:32Frankfurt South station

£111One-way

0 changes

FlixTrain

16:291h04

Heidelberg Hbf

17:33Frankfurt South station

£131One-way

0 changes

IC 2326

04:100h50

Heidelberg Hbf

05:00Frankfurt Airport long-distance station

£191One-way

0 changes

ICE 2298

06:590h59

Heidelberg Hbf

07:58Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

£191One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main 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 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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1h 36m average duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 58m average duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions
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Live departures

Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main train times

Showing trains for today, Monday 21 April

Last updated at 14:44

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
S 3 · ICE 1212	On time 16:43 Heidelberg Hbf	1h08	17:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 change
ICE 1994	On time 16:46 Heidelberg Hbf	0h54	17:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	0 changesdirect
S 1 · ICE 592	On time 17:03 Heidelberg Hbf	0h58	18:01 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 change
S 3 · RE 4580	On time 17:13 Heidelberg Hbf	1h32	18:45 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 change
S 3 · ICE 102	On time 17:13 Heidelberg Hbf	0h54	18:07 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 change
S 3 · ICE 102 · ICE 159	On time 17:13 Heidelberg Hbf	1h18	18:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2 changes
RB 15330	On time 17:20 Heidelberg Hbf	1h28	18:48 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	0 changesdirect
S 2 · ICE 570	On time 17:33 Heidelberg Hbf	1h19	18:52 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 change
S 2 · ICE 570	On time 17:33 Heidelberg Hbf	1h02	18:35 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 change
RE 15821 · ICE 9555	On time 17:50 Heidelberg Hbf	1h09	18:59 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 change
RE 19284 · ICE 2546	Delayed 18:10 Heidelberg Hbf	0h58	19:10 19:10Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 change
S 3 · ICE 512 · ICE 19	On time 18:13 Heidelberg Hbf	1h18	19:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2 changes
S 3 · ICE 512	On time 18:13 Heidelberg Hbf	0h54	19:07 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 change
S 3 · RE 4582	On time 18:13 Heidelberg Hbf	1h32	19:45 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 change
S 1 · ICE 100	On time 19:13 Heidelberg Hbf	0h53	20:06 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 change
S 2 · ICE 510	On time 20:14 Heidelberg Hbf	0h53	21:07 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 change
Tuesday 22 April
IC 2326	02:10 Heidelberg Hbf	0h50	03:00 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	0 changesdirect
RB 15300 · S 9	On time 02:23 Heidelberg Hbf	1h51	04:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	1 change
RB 15302	On time 03:20 Heidelberg Hbf	1h28	04:48 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	0 changesdirect
ICE 774	On time 03:47 Heidelberg Hbf	1h19	05:06 Frankfurt West station	0 changesdirect
ICE 774	On time 03:47 Heidelberg Hbf	0h48	04:35 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	0 changesdirect
S 3 · ICE 616	04:02 Heidelberg Hbf	1h05	05:07 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 change
S 3 · ICE 2530	04:02 Heidelberg Hbf	1h06	05:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 change
S 2 · RE 4486 · RE 4253	On time 04:16 Heidelberg Hbf	1h48	06:04 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	2 changes
RB 15304	On time 04:22 Heidelberg Hbf	1h26	05:48 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	0 changesdirect
ICE 2298	04:59 Heidelberg Hbf	0h59	05:58 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	0 changesdirect
S 5 · ICE 694	On time 05:08 Heidelberg Hbf	1h00	06:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 change
S 3 · ICE 206	05:12 Heidelberg Hbf	0h55	06:07 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 change
RB 15306	On time 05:24 Heidelberg Hbf	1h24	06:48 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	0 changesdirect
S 2 · ICE 772	On time 05:34 Heidelberg Hbf	1h01	06:35 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 change
FlixTrain	05:40 Heidelberg Hbf	0h52	06:32 Frankfurt South station	0 changesdirect
RE 19344 · ICE 2544	On time 06:11 Heidelberg Hbf	0h57	07:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 change
S 3 · ICE 614 · ICE 11	On time 06:13 Heidelberg Hbf	1h18	07:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2 changes
S 3 · ICE 614	06:13 Heidelberg Hbf	0h54	07:07 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 change
IC 2059 · S 8	06:24 Heidelberg Hbf	1h34	07:58 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	1 change
ICE 1098	On time 06:46 Heidelberg Hbf	0h54	07:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	0 changesdirect
RE 19260 · ICE 692	On time 07:10 Heidelberg Hbf	0h58	08:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 change
S 3 · ICE 202 · ICE 1221	On time 07:13 Heidelberg Hbf	1h13	08:26 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2 changes
S 3 · ICE 202	On time 07:13 Heidelberg Hbf	0h54	08:07 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 change
S 2 · ICE 770	On time 07:33 Heidelberg Hbf	1h02	08:35 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 change
IC 2374	07:46 Heidelberg Hbf	0h54	08:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	0 changesdirect
RE 19262 · ICE 2542	On time 08:10 Heidelberg Hbf	0h58	09:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 change
S 3 · ICE 612	08:13 Heidelberg Hbf	0h54	09:07 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 change
S 3+TGV 9561	08:13 Heidelberg Hbf	1h06	09:19 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 change
IC 2057 · ICE 27	08:25 Heidelberg Hbf	1h33	09:58 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 change
ICE 2294	08:46 Heidelberg Hbf	0h54	09:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	0 changesdirect
RE 19264 · ICE 690	On time 09:10 Heidelberg Hbf	0h58	10:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 change
S 3 · ICE 200	On time 09:13 Heidelberg Hbf	0h54	10:07 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 change
RB 15314	09:20 Heidelberg Hbf	1h28	10:48 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	0 changesdirect
S 2 · ICE 578	09:33 Heidelberg Hbf	1h02	10:35 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 change
FlixTrain	09:35 Heidelberg Hbf	0h56	10:31 Frankfurt South station	0 changesdirect
S 3+TGV 9551	On time 09:43 Heidelberg Hbf	1h16	10:59 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 change
S 3 · ICE 610	10:13 Heidelberg Hbf	0h54	11:07 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 change
ICE 1955 · ICE 29	10:25 Heidelberg Hbf	1h33	11:58 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 change
S 3 · ICE 108	On time 11:13 Heidelberg Hbf	0h54	12:07 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 change
S 2 · ICE 1094	On time 13:33 Heidelberg Hbf	1h02	14:35 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 change
S 3 · ICE 516	On time 14:14 Heidelberg Hbf	0h53	15:07 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 change
FlixTrain	14:29 Heidelberg Hbf	1h04	15:33 Frankfurt South station	0 changesdirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main?

The best time to book your train from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main is 84 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main.

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Pro

Travel relaxed

Cons

Unpunctuality

The train arrived on time and provided a clean and quiet environment. The staff were professional and helpful and the journey went smoothly. The seats were comfortable and the toilets clean and hygienic. I can recommend this train journey with a clear conscience.

Pro

Wifi and sockets

Cleanliness

Cons

Delay

The train ride from Heidelberg to Frankfurt with IC 2374 was alright overall, but unfortunately there was a delay which was a bit annoying. Nevertheless, the train was clean and well equipped. There was wifi and power sockets at the seat. In addition, you were provided with coffee and tasty snacks at the on-board bistro. The delay was annoying, but overall I would still recommend the connection for a quick trip between Heidelberg and Frankfurt.

Pro

Clean

Comfortable seats

Beautiful view

Cons

Poor air conditioning

Unclear announcements

The IC 2374 offered an acceptable option for the route from Heidelberg to Frankfurt. The positive aspects were punctuality and comfortable seats. Likewise, the view during the journey was very nice. What I found lacking was the air conditioning and the somewhat unclear announcements during the journey. The staff, however, were always friendly and courteous. A good selection of food and drinks. On board it was clean and well maintained.

Pro

relaxed

cosy

Cons

Delay

The journey from Heidelberg to Frankfurt was mega relaxed. I travelled with a FlixTrain, the comfort was really great. Everyone was allocated a fixed seat and there were power sockets at every seat. The journey was really quiet and relaxed, I would do it again any time. The hygiene was very good, everything was very clean, you could really feel comfortable. I was really positively surprised by the price-performance ratio, I got my ticket for 5.99 €.

Pro

Good service

Board bistro

Short travel time

Cons

Somewhat unpunctual

I travelled from Heidelberg to Frankfurt with the IC 2374. Basically it was a very pleasant journey, but the train was slightly late. The train itself was clean and tidy. There was an on-board bistro selling delicious coffee and snacks. The service was good, the staff friendly.

Pro

Short travel time

Clean train

No delay

Cons

None

The journey from Heidelberg to Frankfurt was on ICE 2374, in second class. I did not make a seat reservation, which was unnecessary as there were enough seats available. It was a very clean train with no visible defects. The service, as far as I came into contact with the staff, was always great. The train was not delayed for the entire journey.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main

Germany

Trains from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £4 by bus.

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

78 km

Average train duration

1h 6m

Cheapest ticket price

£4

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

49m

First train

07:07

Last train

22:14

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £4

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and TGV trains Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and TGV trains will get you between Heidelberg and Frankfurt am Main from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main train.

Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 53 min
Cheapest Price: £9
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 23 a day

Flixtrain GmbH is a German railway company owned by Flixmobility. FlixTrain already connects many cities in Germany with its green trains. The trains run on 100 percent renewable energy. Onboard facilities: FlixTrain trains are equipped with air conditioning, toilets, USB and sockets and have plenty of legroom. You will find free WiFi on most trains and a range of food and drinks is available. There is a standard ticket that guarantees you a seat. You can take luggage with you free of charge, provided it can be stowed in the luggage racks. Find the current FlixTrain timetable for your train between Heidelberg and Frankfurt am Main at Omio and easily book FlixTrain train tickets online.

Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main train information with FlixTrain:

Average Duration: 26 min
Cheapest Price: £4
FlixTrain frequency: 3 a day

TGV is a high-speed train company based in France with trains from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main. It operates a fleet of modern, high-speed trains that can reach speeds of up to 320 km/h. The TGV offers a variety of train types, including the TGV Duplex, TGV Lyria, TGV InOui, and TGV OuiGo. Each train type offers different amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfortable seating. The TGV also offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Flexi, and Prem's. Onboard facilities include a bar, restaurant, and luggage storage. The most popular routes for TGV are Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, and Paris to Lille.

FAQs: Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main train

FAQs: Travel by train from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main.

Cheap train tickets from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main can start from as little as £4 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main is £10; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main is on average 1 h for the 48 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Frankfurt am Main from Heidelberg by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main leaves at 00: 01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main leaves at 23: 55.

Yes, there are 7 direct trains a day from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main with FlixTrain. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the journey from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main you can take a train with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services between Heidelberg and Frankfurt am Main on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 55.

A day trip to Frankfurt am Main from Heidelberg is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main is August.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Heidelberg and Frankfurt am Main

Heidelberg

Frankfurt am Main

The major train station for departures in Heidelberg is Heidelberg Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Heidelberg Hbf for your trip from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main.

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