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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg-Altstadt station
Showing times and prices for May 02
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
1 h 3 m
Average duration
1 h 7 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
71 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg-Altstadt station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg-Altstadt station will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg-Altstadt station without transferring at least once.
ICE 619 · S21:01 AM1h44Frankfurt Airport long-distance station2:45 AMHeidelberg-Altstadt station$151One-way1 transfer- S8 · ICE 619 · S21:00 AM1h45Frankfurt am Main Flughafen2:45 AMHeidelberg-Altstadt station$311One-way2 transfers
- ICE 219 · S211:00 AM1h30Frankfurt Airport long-distance station12:30 PMHeidelberg-Altstadt station$311One-way1 transfer
- ICE 915 · S210:22 AM1h08Frankfurt Airport long-distance station11:30 AMHeidelberg-Altstadt station$331One-way1 transfer
- ICE 919 · S22:22 PM1h08Frankfurt Airport long-distance station3:30 PMHeidelberg-Altstadt station$331One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1255 · S712:21 PM1h03Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1:24 PMHeidelberg-Altstadt station$361One-way1 transfer
- ICE 915 · S210:22 AM1h08Frankfurt Airport long-distance station11:30 AMHeidelberg-Altstadt station$331One-way1 transfer
- ICE 919 · S22:22 PM1h08Frankfurt Airport long-distance station3:30 PMHeidelberg-Altstadt station$331One-way1 transfer
- ICE 101 · S17:51 AM1h08Frankfurt Airport long-distance station8:59 AMHeidelberg-Altstadt station$331One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1011 · S24:22 PM1h08Frankfurt Airport long-distance station5:30 PMHeidelberg-Altstadt station$331One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg-Altstadt station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg-Altstadt station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg-Altstadt station train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg-Altstadt station trains for today, Friday, May 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 615 · S1 | Delayed 7:17 PM 8:51 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h15 | 10:06 PM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · ICE 77 · S1 | 9:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h50 | 11:35 PM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 205 · S1 | On time 9:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h44 | 11:35 PM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · ICE 777 · S2 | 10:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h58 | 12:43 AM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 2 transfers | |
| S9 · ICE 2829 · S2 | 10:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h58 | 12:43 AM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 617 · S2 | On time 10:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h52 | 12:43 AM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2831 · S2 | On time 10:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h52 | 12:43 AM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, May 2 | |||||
| S8 · ICE 619 · S2 | 1:00 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h45 | 2:45 AM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 511 · S1 | On time 6:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h08 | 7:59 AM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · ICE 117 · S2 | 7:46 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h44 | 9:30 AM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 101 · S1 | On time 7:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h08 | 8:59 AM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · ICE 573 · S2 | 8:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h45 | 10:30 AM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 513 · S1 | On time 8:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h09 | 10:00 AM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 103 · S1 | On time 9:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h09 | 11:00 AM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 915 · S2 | On time 10:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h08 | 11:30 AM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 515 · S1 | On time 10:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h09 | 12:00 PM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 219 · S2 | On time 11:00 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h30 | 12:30 PM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 105 · S1 | On time 11:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h09 | 1:00 PM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1255 · S7 | On time 12:21 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h03 | 1:24 PM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · ICE 577 · S2 | 12:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h45 | 2:30 PM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 517 · S1 | On time 12:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h09 | 2:00 PM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 107 · S1 | On time 1:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h09 | 3:00 PM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 919 · S2 | On time 2:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h08 | 3:30 PM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · ICE 579 · S2 | 2:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h45 | 4:30 PM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 519 · S1 | On time 2:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h09 | 4:00 PM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 109 · S1 | On time 3:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h09 | 5:00 PM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1011 · S2 | On time 4:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h08 | 5:30 PM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · ICE 771 · S2 | 4:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h45 | 6:30 PM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 611 · S1 | On time 4:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h09 | 6:00 PM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 201 · S1 | On time 5:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h09 | 7:00 PM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1013 · S2 | On time 6:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h08 | 7:30 PM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · ICE 773 · S2 | 6:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1h45 | 8:30 PM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 613 · S1 | On time 6:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h09 | 8:00 PM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 203 · S1 | On time 7:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h09 | 9:00 PM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1015 · S2 | On time 8:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h10 | 9:32 PM Heidelberg-Altstadt station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg-Altstadt station
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg-Altstadt station run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:51, the last at 22:24. The fastest train covers the 44 miles (71 km) distance in 1h 6m.
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
Bus from $10 (€8)
Distance 44 miles (71 km) |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 6:51 AM |
Last train 10:24 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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
Bus from $10 (€8)
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg-Altstadt station trainsDeutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Heidelberg-Altstadt station from $10 (€8). 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
1h 6m
Cheapest Price
$23 (€19)
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
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 28m
Cheapest Price
$50 (€40)
Österreichische Bundesbahnen frequency
1 a day
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 10m
Cheapest Price
$47 (€38)
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
20 a day
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 24m
Cheapest Price
$36 (€29)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) frequency
4 a day
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg-Altstadt station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg-Altstadt station 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 Heidelberg-Altstadt station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg-Altstadt station can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $23 (€19), while the average price is around $26 (€21).
The train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg-Altstadt station takes 1h 6m and runs 11 per day.
The first train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg-Altstadt station leaves at 6:51 AM.
The distance by train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg-Altstadt station is 44 miles (71 km).
The last train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg-Altstadt station leaves at 10:24 PM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg-Altstadt station.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg-Altstadt station.
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg-Altstadt station is by bus, with a cost of around $10 (€8).
The train journey from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg-Altstadt offers scenic views of the Rhine Valley, picturesque German countryside, and charming towns along the way, making it a pleasant and visually appealing experience.
Yes, a day trip from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg-Altstadt is feasible. The journey takes 1h 6m, covering a distance of 44 miles (71 km), with a frequency of 8 trains per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg-Altstadt station.
Since both Frankfurt am Main Airport and Heidelberg-Altstadt station are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Heidelberg-Altstadt station include Frankfurt am Main, Stuttgart, Kaiserslautern, Freiburg im Breisgau, Strasbourg.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg-Altstadt station among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Pass and Interrail Pass are valid on most trains in Germany, including Deutsche Bahn regional and long-distance services. Some high-speed trains may require a reservation fee even with a rail pass.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Heidelberg-Altstadt station
Frankfurt am Main
Heidelberg
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
Distance to city center
2 kmDining
- Persepolis
- Zum Brückenaff
- 'S' Kastanie
- Choa
Hotel
- Parkhotel Atlantic
- Hackteufel
- Goldener Falke
- Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg
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