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The cheapest and fastest trains from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Showing times and prices for 01 Jun
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
53 m
Trains per day
40
Distance
72 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heidelberg 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 to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Fast trains
Of the 40 trains that leave Heidelberg for Frankfurt am Main Airport every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 72 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 55 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 6982:020h50Heidelberg Hbf2:52Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£91One-way0 changes- 19272 · ICE 10615:100h58Heidelberg Hbf16:08Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£161One-way1 change
- S1 · ICE 10219:030h58Heidelberg Hbf20:01Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£161One-way1 change
- S2 · ICE 51022:140h59Heidelberg Hbf23:13Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£161One-way1 change
- ICE 794 · 4670 · S815:171h32Heidelberg Hbf16:49Frankfurt am Main Flughafen£211One-way2 changes
- ICE 6982:020h50Heidelberg Hbf2:52Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£91One-way0 changes
- 4131 · ICE 51616:210h52Heidelberg Hbf17:13Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£281One-way1 change
- S3 · ICE 51418:130h55Heidelberg Hbf19:08Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£281One-way1 change
- S3 · ICE 51220:130h55Heidelberg Hbf21:08Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£231One-way1 change
- S3 · ICE 61210:130h55Heidelberg Hbf11:08Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£291One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 72 km
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1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport trains for today, Sunday 31 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| IC 60470 · S5 · S8 | Delayed 23:03 1:03Heidelberg Hbf | 1h56 | 2:59 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
| 15338 · S9 | 23:26 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h48 | 1:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
| S2 · 4588 · S8 | 23:45 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h46 | 1:31 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
| Monday 1 June | |||||
| 15300 · S9 | 4:21 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h53 | 6:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
| S2 · 4552 · S8 | 5:06 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h43 | 6:49 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
| S2 · ICE 616 | On time 6:16 Heidelberg Hbf | 0h57 | 7:13 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S1 · ICE 1014 | On time 6:43 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h03 | 7:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S1 · ICE 204 | On time 7:03 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h05 | 8:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| ICE 994 · 4654 · S8 | On time 7:18 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h31 | 8:49 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
| 15306 · S9 | 7:25 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h49 | 9:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
| S3 · ICE 614 | On time 8:13 Heidelberg Hbf | 0h59 | 9:12 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S3 · ICE 1012 | On time 8:43 Heidelberg Hbf | 0h59 | 9:42 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S1 · ICE 202 | On time 9:03 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h05 | 10:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S3 · 4560 · S8 | 9:13 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h46 | 10:59 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
| 15310 · S9 | 9:26 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h48 | 11:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
| S3 · ICE 612 | On time 10:13 Heidelberg Hbf | 0h55 | 11:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S3 · ICE 1010 | On time 10:43 Heidelberg Hbf | 0h59 | 11:42 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| 15314 · S9 | 11:26 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h48 | 13:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
S2+ TGV 9551+4258 | 11:33 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h49 | 13:22 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
| S3 · ICE 610 | On time 12:13 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h00 | 13:13 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S3 · ICE 918 | On time 12:43 Heidelberg Hbf | 0h59 | 13:42 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S1 · ICE 108 | On time 13:03 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h05 | 14:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| 15318 · S9 | 13:26 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h48 | 15:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
| S3 · ICE 518 | On time 14:13 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h00 | 15:13 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S3 · ICE 916 | On time 14:42 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h00 | 15:42 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| 19272 · ICE 106 | 15:10 Heidelberg Hbf | 0h58 | 16:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| ICE 794 · 4670 · S8 | On time 15:17 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h32 | 16:49 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
| 15322 · S9 | 15:26 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h48 | 17:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
| 4131 · ICE 516 | On time 16:21 Heidelberg Hbf | 0h52 | 17:13 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S3 · ICE 224 | On time 16:43 Heidelberg Hbf | 0h56 | 17:39 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S1 · ICE 104 | On time 17:03 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h05 | 18:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S3 · 4576 · S8 | 17:13 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h36 | 18:49 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
| S3 · ICE 514 | On time 18:13 Heidelberg Hbf | 0h55 | 19:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S3 · ICE 912 | On time 18:43 Heidelberg Hbf | 0h59 | 19:42 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S1 · ICE 102 | On time 19:03 Heidelberg Hbf | 0h58 | 20:01 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| ICE 790 · 4678 · ICE 1554 | On time 19:18 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h38 | 20:56 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
| S3 · ICE 512 | On time 20:13 Heidelberg Hbf | 0h55 | 21:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| S3 · ICE 910 | On time 20:44 Heidelberg Hbf | 0h59 | 21:43 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| 15334 · 29588 | 21:26 Heidelberg Hbf | 1h39 | 23:05 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
| S2 · ICE 510 | On time 22:14 Heidelberg Hbf | 0h59 | 23:13 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport
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Trains from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 23 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 22:26. The fastest train covers the 72 km distance in 38m.
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 £6
Distance 72 km |
Average train duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 22:26 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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 £6
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), DB Regio Stuttgart from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), DB Regio Stuttgart trains will get you between Heidelberg and Frankfurt am Main Airport from £6. 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
38m
Cheapest Price
£6
Deutsche Bahn frequency
23 a day
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.
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.
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.
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
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
55m
Cheapest Price
£27
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
3 a day
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
57m
Cheapest Price
£19
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) frequency
15 a day
DB Regio Stuttgart
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
59m
DB Regio Stuttgart frequency
13 a day
FAQs: Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heidelberg 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £6, while the average price tends to be around £15.
The train journey from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport covers a distance of 72 km and takes approximately 38m. Trains run 23 per day.
The train distance from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport is 72 km.
The first train from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport leaves at 0:02.
The last train from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport departs at 22:26.
Trains from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport run approximately 23 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Heidelberg and Frankfurt am Main Airport. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
To get from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport.
The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport is by coach, costing approximately £6.
Booking trains from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport offers views of the scenic Rhine Valley, with picturesque landscapes, charming towns, and glimpses of the river along the way, making it a pleasant experience for travellers.
Yes, a day trip from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport is feasible. The journey takes 38m and covers a distance of 72 km. There are 13 train trips per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Heidelberg and Frankfurt am Main Airport
Heidelberg
Frankfurt am Main
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- Heid´s Grill
- McDonald's
- Uuuhmami
- Taj Mahal
Hotel
- Leonardo Hotel
- Qube Hotel
- NH Heidelberg
- Krokodil
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
2 kmDining
- Persepolis
- Zum Brückenaff
- 'S' Kastanie
- Choa
Hotel
- Parkhotel Atlantic
- Hackteufel
- Goldener Falke
- Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg
Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
3 kmDining
- Restaurant Dufke
- Stettiner Klause
- Hakim's Imbiss
- KOLBEZ Cafe
Hotel
- Hotel Rose
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