Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RE,EC,RB,IC)

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Cheap train tickets from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main

Showing times and prices for Apr 30

Cheapest

$15

Average

$20

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

FlixTrain

07:40AM0h52

Heidelberg Hbf

08:32AMFrankfurt South station

$151One-way

0 transfers

FlixTrain

04:07PM1h01

Heidelberg Hbf

05:08PMFrankfurt South station

$151One-way

0 transfers

FlixTrain

11:35AM0h56

Heidelberg Hbf

12:31PMFrankfurt South station

$151One-way

0 transfers

ICE 1098

08:46AM0h54

Heidelberg Hbf

09:40AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf

$251One-way

0 transfers

S 2 · ICE 570

07:33PM1h02

Heidelberg Hbf

08:35PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station

$311One-way

1 transfer

Live departures

Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, April 30

Last updated at 5:16 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
FlixTrain	5:40 AM Heidelberg Hbf	0h52	6:32 AM Frankfurt South station	0 transfersDirect
RE 19344 · ICE 374	On time 6:11 AM Heidelberg Hbf	0h57	7:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 transfer
S 3 · ICE 614 · ICE 11	On time 6:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf	1h18	7:31 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2 transfers
S 3 · ICE 614	On time 6:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf	0h54	7:07 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 transfer
IC 2059 · ICE 1621	On time 6:24 AM Heidelberg Hbf	1h34	7:58 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 transfer
ICE 1098	On time 6:46 AM Heidelberg Hbf	0h54	7:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	0 transfersDirect
RE 19260 · ICE 692	On time 7:10 AM Heidelberg Hbf	0h58	8:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 transfer
S 3 · ICE 202 · ICE 121	On time 7:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf	1h18	8:31 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2 transfers
S 3 · ICE 202	On time 7:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf	0h54	8:07 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 transfer
S 2 · ICE 770	On time 7:33 AM Heidelberg Hbf	1h02	8:35 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 transfer
S 3 · ICE 612	On time 8:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf	0h54	9:07 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 transfer
FlixTrain	9:35 AM Heidelberg Hbf	0h56	10:31 AM Frankfurt South station	0 transfersDirect
RE 19272 · ICE 596	On time 1:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf	0h58	2:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 transfer
S 3 · ICE 106	On time 1:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf	0h54	2:07 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 transfer
S 3 · ICE 106 · ICE 125	On time 1:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf	1h18	2:31 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2 transfers
S 3 · RE 4572	On time 1:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf	1h32	2:45 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 transfer
RB 15322	On time 1:23 PM Heidelberg Hbf	1h25	2:48 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	0 transfersDirect
S 3 · ICE 9565	On time 1:43 PM Heidelberg Hbf	1h16	2:59 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 transfer
S 3 · ICE 1094	On time 1:43 PM Heidelberg Hbf	0h52	2:35 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 transfer
FlixTrain	2:07 PM Heidelberg Hbf	1h01	3:08 PM Frankfurt South station	0 transfersDirect
RE 19274 · ICE 276	On time 2:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf	0h58	3:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 transfer
S 3 · ICE 516	On time 2:14 PM Heidelberg Hbf	0h53	3:07 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 transfer
S 3 · ICE 516 · RE 29543	On time 2:14 PM Heidelberg Hbf	1h22	3:36 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2 transfers
ICE 1168 · RB 29266	On time 2:46 PM Heidelberg Hbf	1h20	4:06 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen	1 transfer
ICE 1168	On time 2:46 PM Heidelberg Hbf	0h54	3:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	0 transfersDirect
RE 19276 · ICE 594	On time 3:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf	0h58	4:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 transfer
S 3 · ICE 104	On time 3:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf	0h54	4:07 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 transfer
S 3 · ICE 104 · ICE 127	On time 3:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf	1h18	4:31 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	2 transfers
RB 15326	On time 3:17 PM Heidelberg Hbf	1h31	4:48 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	0 transfersDirect
S 2 · ECE 150	3:33 PM Heidelberg Hbf	1h11	4:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 transfer
S 2 · ICE 572	On time 3:33 PM Heidelberg Hbf	1h02	4:35 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 transfer
S 3 · ICE 514	On time 4:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf	0h54	5:07 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 transfer
S 3 · ICE 912	On time 4:43 PM Heidelberg Hbf	1h08	5:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 transfer
S 3 · ICE 102	On time 5:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf	0h54	6:07 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 transfer
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main?

The best time to book your train from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main is 84 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main.

Trains

from $20

Buses

from $9

Fastest train times from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main

Showing times and prices for Apr 30

Fastest Journey

52 m

Average

1 h 5 m

Trains per day

Distance

79 km

Of the 36 trains that leave Heidelberg for Frankfurt am Main every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

FlixTrain

07:40AM0h52

Heidelberg Hbf

08:32AMFrankfurt South station

$151One-way

0 transfers

S 3 · ICE 1094

03:43PM0h52

Heidelberg Hbf

04:35PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station

$321One-way

1 transfer

S 3 · ICE 516

04:14PM0h53

Heidelberg Hbf

05:07PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station

$501One-way

1 transfer

S 3 · ICE 104

05:13PM0h54

Heidelberg Hbf

06:07PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station

$481One-way

1 transfer

S 3 · ICE 102

07:13PM0h54

Heidelberg Hbf

08:07PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station

$381One-way

1 transfer

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ReviewsReviews for the rail journey from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main

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Pros

Travel relaxed

Cons

Unpunctuality

The train arrived on time and provided a clean and quiet environment. The staff were professional and helpful and the journey went smoothly. The seats were comfortable and the toilets clean and hygienic. I can recommend this train journey with a clear conscience.

Pros

Wifi and sockets

Cleanliness

Cons

Delay

The train ride from Heidelberg to Frankfurt with IC 2374 was alright overall, but unfortunately there was a delay which was a bit annoying. Nevertheless, the train was clean and well equipped. There was wifi and power sockets at the seat. In addition, you were provided with coffee and tasty snacks at the on-board bistro. The delay was annoying, but overall I would still recommend the connection for a quick trip between Heidelberg and Frankfurt.

Pros

Clean

Comfortable seats

Beautiful view

Cons

Poor air conditioning

Unclear announcements

The IC 2374 offered an acceptable option for the route from Heidelberg to Frankfurt. The positive aspects were punctuality and comfortable seats. Likewise, the view during the journey was very nice. What I found lacking was the air conditioning and the somewhat unclear announcements during the journey. The staff, however, were always friendly and courteous. A good selection of food and drinks. On board it was clean and well maintained.

Pros

relaxed

cosy

Cons

Delay

The journey from Heidelberg to Frankfurt was mega relaxed. I travelled with a FlixTrain, the comfort was really great. Everyone was allocated a fixed seat and there were power sockets at every seat. The journey was really quiet and relaxed, I would do it again any time. The hygiene was very good, everything was very clean, you could really feel comfortable. I was really positively surprised by the price-performance ratio, I got my ticket for 5.99 €.

Pros

Good service

Board bistro

Short travel time

Cons

Somewhat unpunctual

I travelled from Heidelberg to Frankfurt with the IC 2374. Basically it was a very pleasant journey, but the train was slightly late. The train itself was clean and tidy. There was an on-board bistro selling delicious coffee and snacks. The service was good, the staff friendly.

Pros

Short travel time

Clean train

No delay

Cons

None

The journey from Heidelberg to Frankfurt was on ICE 2374, in second class. I did not make a seat reservation, which was unnecessary as there were enough seats available. It was a very clean train with no visible defects. The service, as far as I came into contact with the staff, was always great. The train was not delayed for the entire journey.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main

Germany

Trains from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.

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 $5 (€4)

Distance

48 miles (78 km)

Average train duration

1h 6m

Cheapest ticket price

$5 (€4)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

49m

First train

07:07

Last train

22:14

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $5 (€4)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and TGV from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main trains

You can travel by train between Heidelberg and Frankfurt am Main with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and TGV for as low as $6 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train between Heidelberg and Frankfurt am Main. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 53 min
Cheapest Price: $12
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 23 a day

FlixTrain is a German train company which is part of FlixMobility, the company who own FlixBus. Since 2018, FlixMobility has also offered the option of train travel to some of the largest German cities like Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart and Berlin including trains between Heidelberg and Frankfurt am Main. FlixTrain has high speed comfortable trains with a guaranteed seat, foot space, reading lamp and a luggage rack to store your belongings as well as sockets on most trains and free Wi-Fi for all passengers. The most popualr routes in Germany for FlixTrain are from Berlin to Hamburg, Frankfurt to Stuttgart and Cologne to Hamburg. They also offer trains on the Sotckholm to Gothenburg route in Sweden.

Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main train information with FlixTrain:

Average Duration: 26 min
Cheapest Price: $6
FlixTrain frequency: 3 a day

TGV is a high-speed train company based in France with trains between Heidelberg and Frankfurt am Main. It operates a fleet of modern, high-speed 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 offers different amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfortable seating. The TGV also offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Flexi, and Prem's. Onboard facilities include a bar, restaurant, and luggage storage. The most popular routes for TGV are Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, and Paris to Lille.

Train tickets from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main: when to book to save $

Time	Price	Savings
1 week earlier	8 €
2 weeks earlier	8 €	0%
3 weeks earlier	6 €	33%
1 month before	7 €	14.%
2 months earlier	6 €	33%
3 months earlier	7 €	14.%

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FAQs: Trains from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main

FAQs: Travel by train from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main.

Cheap train tickets from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main can start from as little as $5 (€4) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main is $13 (€11); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main train time is 1 h covering the 48 mile (78 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main leaves at 12: 01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main leaves at 11: 55 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main without having to change trains with FlixTrain. There are 7 direct trains from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main train with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 55 PM.

A day trip to Frankfurt am Main from Heidelberg is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main by train is August.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Heidelberg and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train or bus.

Popular train stations from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main

Heidelberg

Frankfurt am Main

The major train station for departures in Heidelberg is Heidelberg Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Heidelberg Hbf for your trip from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main.

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