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4.6Travel Information to Heidelberg from Frankfurt am Main
 Distance | 48 miles (78 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $5 - $6 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $5 (€4) • 49 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $5 (€4) • 49 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 48 miles (78 km) by train or bus between Frankfurt am Main and Heidelberg. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg.
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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg
Traveling from Frankfurt to Heidelberg is possible by bus or train with journey times between 48 minutes and 2 hours. Flying is not a viable way of making the journey since Frankfurt and Heidelberg are located so close together. Taking the train is usually the quickest method of traveling from Frankfurt to Heidelberg. There are over 90 trains and 45 buses making the journey every day. Buses traveling from Frankfurt to Heidelberg are operated by FlixBus and Deinbus, while all trains are operated by Deutsche Bahn.
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Frankfurt to Heidelberg Travel Comparison
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What is the best way to travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg?
Cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg. Frankfurt to Heidelberg buses depart from either Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof or Flughafen Terminal 2 and take just over an hour to arrive at Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof. There are over 40 buses traveling from Frankfurt to Heidelberg every day. The first Frankfurt to Heidelberg bus departs at 5:10 a.m., while the last bus leaves Frankfurt at 12:10 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg include Flixbus and Deinbus.
Fastest way to travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg
Taking the train is the fastest way to travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg. Trains traveling from Frankfurt to Heidelberg depart from either Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof or Süd train station and take at least 48 minutes to arrive at either Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof or Seegarten train station. Most trains traveling from Frankfurt to Heidelberg are direct; however, occasional services do transfer in Mannheim. All trains traveling from Frankfurt to Heidelberg are operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Most popular way to travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg. While taking the train is more expensive than taking the bus, it is also at least 19 minutes faster. Frankfurt to Heidelberg trains also make the journey more frequently than buses. There are over 90 trains traveling from Frankfurt to Heidelberg per day, while approximately 45 buses make the journey. The first train traveling from Frankfurt to Heidelberg departs at 2:41 a.m., while the last train leaves Frankfurt at 12:09 a.m.
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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg
Travel to Heidelberg 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 Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg.
There are 2 travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $5 (€4) compared to other travel options to Heidelberg:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg costing on average $6 (€5).
The fastest way to get to Heidelberg from Frankfurt am Main is by train with an average travel time of 49 min.
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Bus takes on average 1 h 5 min.
You should expect to travel around 48 miles (78 km) between Frankfurt am Main and Heidelberg.
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg is:
- 24 buses a day.
- 11 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Heidelberg as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg:
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg:
- You can travel from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $6 (€5) with FlixBus from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg.
- You can take a train from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. Cheap tickets can be found for $5 (€4) with FlixTrain from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with FlixBus with 23 direct buses per day.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Heidelberg as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg.
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