How to travel from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare train and bus for Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, while a train costs an average of €9.

Distance: 49 miles (79 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of €9.

This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is €0.38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €9.

The fastest way to travel from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main is by train with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Heidelberg and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 9m faster (1h 0m by train vs 1h 9m by car) and roughly €5 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€9 vs €14). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1696
    5:46 PM1h10
    Heidelberg Hbf
    6:56 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    51One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1696
    5:46 PM1h10
    Heidelberg Hbf
    6:56 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    51One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    7:06 AM0h49
    Heidelberg Hbf
    7:55 AMFrankfurt South station
    61One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    5:06 PM0h49
    Heidelberg Hbf
    5:55 PMFrankfurt South station
    71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 698
    2:02 AM0h50
    Heidelberg Hbf
    2:52 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 776
    5:48 AM0h52
    Heidelberg Hbf
    6:40 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    71One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:40 PM1h05
    Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
    10:45 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    111One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:45 PM1h20
    Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
    6:05 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    111One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:55 PM1h45
    Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
    10:40 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    111One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main

Travel 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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Heidelberg and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of €9.

This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is €0.38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €9.

The fastest way to travel from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main is by train with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 35m.

The distance from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 49 miles (79 km).
The average frequency per day from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 33 trains per day.
  • Around 24 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), DB Regio Stuttgart to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
  • 24 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Heidelberg to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Frankfurt am Main to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Frankfurt am Main, visitors can enjoy panoramic views from the Main Tower and explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for a variety of foods. The Senckenberg Natural History Museum offers fascinating dinosaur fossils, while a walk along the River Main provides scenic vistas. Shop at the lively Zeil or visit the Römer, a historic city hall. Art enthusiasts can explore the Städel Museum, while nature lovers will appreciate the Palmengarten. Delve into literary history at the Goethe House and admire the Gothic architecture of Frankfurt Cathedral.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Römer, Städel Museum, and Palmengarten, while also enjoying the city's vibrant dining and shopping scenes.
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