- Must visit
Städel Museum
Major fine art museum on the Museumsufer with works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art; one of Frankfurt’s top cultural sights.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Heilbronn 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 Heilbronn to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 2 buses that leave Heilbronn for Frankfurt am Main Airport on Sun, May 24, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct buses cover the 111 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Sun, May 24 the slowest buses will take 2 h 10 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Heilbronn to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m 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 Heilbronn to Frankfurt am Main Airport:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heilbronn to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average $70 (€56).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 2m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11 (€9). The journey takes 1h 49m versus 1h 33m 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
The table below shows live departures for Heilbronn to Frankfurt am Main Airport buses for tomorrow, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:15 PM Heilbronn | 2h10 | 2:25 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:15 PM Heilbronn | 2h10 | 3:25 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Heilbronn to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 12:15, the last at 17:50. The fastest bus covers the 68 miles (111 km) distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 68 miles (111 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 12:15 PM |
Last bus 5:50 PM |
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Major fine art museum on the Museumsufer with works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art; one of Frankfurt’s top cultural sights.
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Service is usually included. Round up small bills, or add about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Tipping is modest, not mandatory.
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