The cheapest and fastest buses from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 12 buses that leave Heidelberg for Frankfurt am Main Airport on Mon, Aug 03, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct buses cover the 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest buses will take 1 h 20 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.
FlixBus8:55 PM1h20Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof10:15 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:40 PM1h35Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof12:15 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:00 PM1h20Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof12:20 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:35 PM1h30Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof7:05 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:45 AM1h00Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof7:45 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:45 AM1h00Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof7:45 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:20 PM1h05Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof4:25 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$411One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:20 PM1h05Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof1:25 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$281One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:55 PM1h20Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof10:15 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:00 PM1h20Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof12:20 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$131One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus 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 bus with prices starting from $9. 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 bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $17 (€14) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€3). The journey takes 1h 0m versus 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Live departures
Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport buses for today, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:55 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 1h30 | 12:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 1h05 | 1:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:25 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 1h25 | 1:50 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 1h05 | 4:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:55 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 1h40 | 5:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 2h00 | 6:45 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 1h30 | 7:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 1h20 | 10:15 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 1h35 | 12:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 1h20 | 12:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 1h30 | 5:30 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 1h00 | 7:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 1h30 | 9:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Buses from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:00, the last at 21:40. The fastest bus covers the 44 miles (72 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 44 miles (72 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 2:00 AM |
Last bus 9:40 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main AirportYou can travel by bus between Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $9 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport by bus. 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 bus, 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.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Most Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main Airport buses use the Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) station pair. Use this guide to compare Heidelberg and Frankfurt am Main Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof from Heidelberg city centre
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