The cheapest and fastest trains from Heidelberg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
52 m
Average duration
57 m
Trains per day
45
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heidelberg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heidelberg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 45 trains that leave Heidelberg Hbf for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf on Mon, Mar 02, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 02 the direct trains cover the 78 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .
On Mon, Mar 02 the slowest trains will take 59 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 698
ICE 618
19290 · ICE 272
19292 · ICE 990
ICE 776
ICE 776
ICE 618
19344 · ICE 376
19290 · ICE 272
19292 · ICE 990Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Heidelberg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Heidelberg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Heidelberg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Sunday, March 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S2 · 4586 | 9:14 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1h26 | 10:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
15996 · ICE 990 | Delayed 9:52 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1h17 | 11:22 PM 11:22 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
15338 · S6 | 10:26 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1h47 | 12:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, March 2 | |||||
ICE 698 | 1:02 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1h17 | 2:19 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 618 | 2:43 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 0h55 | 3:38 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
15300 · S6 | 3:21 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1h52 | 5:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 776 | 4:48 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 0h52 | 5:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S3 · ICE 378 | On time 5:02 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1h07 | 6:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S1 · ICE 694 | On time 6:03 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1h06 | 7:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S2 · ICE 774 | On time 6:34 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1h06 | 7:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19344 · ICE 376 | On time 7:11 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 0h58 | 8:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S3 · ICE 614 · ICE 11 | On time 7:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1h14 | 8:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S2 · ECE 8 | 7:34 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1h06 | 8:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19260 · ICE 692 | 8:10 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 0h59 | 9:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S2 · ICE 772 | On time 8:33 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1h07 | 9:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S1+ TGV 9501 | On time 9:03 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1h01 | 10:04 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19262 · ICE 374 | On time 9:10 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 0h59 | 10:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S3 · ICE 612 · ICE 13 | On time 9:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1h14 | 10:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S2 · ICE 770 | On time 10:33 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1h07 | 11:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19266 · ICE 372 | 11:10 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 0h59 | 12:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S3 · ICE 610 · ICE 15 | On time 11:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1h14 | 12:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S2 · ICE 6 | 11:33 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 1h07 | 12:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19268 · ICE 598 | On time 12:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0h59 | 1:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S2 · ICE 578 | 12:34 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1h06 | 1:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19270 · ICE 370 | On time 1:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0h59 | 2:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S3 · ICE 518 · ICE 315 | On time 1:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1h14 | 2:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S3 · ICE 9545 | On time 1:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1h21 | 2:34 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S2 · ICE 72 | 1:33 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1h07 | 2:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S2 · ICE 576 | On time 2:33 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1h07 | 3:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19274 · ICE 278 | On time 3:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0h59 | 4:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S3 · ICE 516 · ICE 17 | On time 3:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1h14 | 4:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S3 · 4574 | 3:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1h27 | 4:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S1+ TGV 9523 | On time 4:03 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0h59 | 5:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S2 · ICE 574 | On time 4:33 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1h07 | 5:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19280 · ICE 276 | On time 5:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0h59 | 6:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S3 · ICE 514 · ICE 317 | On time 5:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1h14 | 6:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S2 · ICE 70 | 5:33 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1h07 | 6:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19282 · ICE 592 | On time 6:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0h59 | 7:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S2 · ICE 572 | On time 6:33 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1h07 | 7:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19284 · ICE 274 | On time 7:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 0h59 | 8:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S3 · 4582 | 7:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1h27 | 8:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S3 · ICE 512 · ICE 19 | On time 7:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1h14 | 8:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S2 · ICE 2 | On time 7:33 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 1h10 | 8:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Heidelberg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Trains from Heidelberg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:02, the last at 22:50. The fastest train covers the 48 miles (78 km) distance in 52m.
Distance 48 miles (78 km) |
Average train duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 01:02 |
Last train 22:50 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, TGV, FlixTrain, Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH (Oberrheinische Eisenbahn), Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), DB Regio Stuttgart from Heidelberg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, TGV, FlixTrain, Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH (Oberrheinische Eisenbahn), Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), DB Regio Stuttgart trains will get you between Heidelberg Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from $7 (€6). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
TGV
FlixTrain
Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH (Oberrheinische Eisenbahn)
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
DB Regio Stuttgart
FAQs: Trains from Heidelberg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heidelberg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) 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 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Heidelberg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
- 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
- Heid´s Grill
- McDonald's
- Uuuhmami
- Taj Mahal
- Leonardo Hotel
- Qube Hotel
- NH Heidelberg
- Krokodil
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
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