Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 20

Cheapest price on Sep 20

€36

Average ticket price on Sep 20

€44

Fastest journey on Sep 20

1 h 59 m

Average journey duration on Sep 20

2 h 16 m

Trains on Sep 20

4

Distance

114 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf will cost around €44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf without transferring at least once.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 2555 · 19267
    8:50 AM2h01
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    10:51 AMHeilbronn Hbf
    €361One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 573 · 19510 · 19066
    9:20 AM2h27
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    11:47 AMHeilbronn Hbf
    €451One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 117 · IC 2348 · 19551 · 19064
    8:10 AM2h37
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    10:47 AMHeilbronn Hbf
    €461One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 593 · 19269
    9:50 AM1h59
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    11:49 AMHeilbronn Hbf
    €501One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, while a train costs an average of €53.

Distance: 70 miles (114 km)

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Train
Bus
Driving

€53

Average price

€16

Average price

Cheapest

€23

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 35m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 5m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 6m

Average total duration

2h 36m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 27m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Deutsche Bahn

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Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf is a bus with an average price of €16.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf:

A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf costing on average €53.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf is by train with an average journey time of 2h 5m.

Other travel options to Heilbronn Hbf take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 36m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Heilbronn Hbf including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €53 compared to roughly €23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-30.28. The journey takes 2h 5m versus 1h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 699 · 19056
Delayed
12:25 AM 2:25 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h22
6:47 AM Heilbronn Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 2523 · 19243
Delayed
3:50 AM 5:50 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h59
7:49 AM Heilbronn Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 2555 · 19267
On time
8:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h01
10:51 AM Heilbronn Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 573 · 19510 · 19066
On time
9:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h27
11:47 AM Heilbronn Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 593 · 19269
Delayed
7:56 AM 9:50 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h59
11:49 AM Heilbronn Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 71 · IC 2040 · 19555 · 19068
On time
10:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h27
12:47 PM Heilbronn Hbf		3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 2557 · 19271
On time
10:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h01
12:51 PM Heilbronn Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 9590 · 1584511:01 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h21
1:22 PM Heilbronn Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 575 · 19514 · 19070
On time
11:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h27
1:47 PM Heilbronn Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 2559 · 19275
On time
12:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h01
2:51 PM Heilbronn Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 577 · 190741:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h27
3:47 PM Heilbronn Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 597 · 19277
On time
1:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h59
3:49 PM Heilbronn Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn15869+TGVTGV 95802:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h20
4:22 PM Heilbronn Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 73 · IC 2044 · 19563 · 19076
On time
2:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h27
4:47 PM Heilbronn Hbf		3 transfers
Sunday, September 20
Deutsche BahnICE 117 · IC 2348 · 19551 · 19064
On time
8:10 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h37
10:47 AM Heilbronn Hbf		3 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf

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Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €10 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 07:50. The fastest train covers the 70 miles (114 km) distance in 1h 44m.

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
Distance
70 miles (114 km)
Average train duration
2h 5m
Cheapest ticket price
€19
Trains per day
13
Fastest train
1h 44m
First train
12:25 AM
Last train
7:50 AM
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Thu
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

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, TGV from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, TGV trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Heilbronn Hbf from €10. 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 Deutsche Bahn Duration
1h 44m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
€19
Deutsche Bahn frequency
9 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.
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.
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.
Quiet zone
Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

TGV

About
TGV is a high-speed train company based in France. It operates a fleet of modern 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 provides different amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfortable seating. Ticket options include Standard, Flexi, and Prem’s. Onboard facilities feature a bar, restaurant, and luggage storage. Popular TGV routes include Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, and Paris to Lille.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average TGV Duration
2h 18m
Cheapest TGV Price
€46
TGV frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage and 1 suitcase included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages and overhead racks
Cancellation Policy
According to fare conditions and ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with full meals and bar service, at-seat dining in first class
Seat reservation
Included in first class, optional fee in second class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require paid ticket, guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
Learn more about TGV

FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf 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 Heilbronn Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €19, while the average price is around €53.
The train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf takes 1h 44m and runs 13 per day.
The first train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf leaves at 12:25 AM.
The distance by train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf is 70 miles (114 km).
The last train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf leaves at 7:50 AM.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf.
There is no direct train service currently available from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf is by bus, with a cost of around €10.
The train journey from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf offers pleasant views of the German countryside, including rolling hills, vineyards, and picturesque villages, making it a scenic experience.
A day trip from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf is feasible as the journey duration is 1h 44m. Trains run 10 times per day and the distance is 70 miles (114 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf.
Since both Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Heilbronn Hbf 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 Heilbronn Hbf include Stuttgart, Mannheim, Würzburg, Ludwigsburg, Ansbach.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf 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.

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Popular train stations from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf

Most Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Heilbronn Hbf trains use the Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf to Heilbronn Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Heilbronn Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Frankfurt am Main
Arrival train stations in Heilbronn
Frankfurt (Main) HbfIm Hauptbahnhof, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, GermanyWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre

Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS9, S8, S6, S5, S4, S3, S2, S1 · 5m · €1 · every ~51 min
BusN5, N12, N4 · 5m · every ~1 min
Tram18, 14, 12, 11 · 6m · €3 · every ~38 min
SubwayU5, U4 · 4m · €3 · every ~39 min

Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services

Frankfurt (Main) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.

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