How to get from Frankfurt to Heidelberg
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Frankfurt to Heidelberg by price and travel time.
- 78 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 40m
- 121 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
40m
direct
Train
€11
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 40m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 78 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €4, on Tue, Oct 13.
78 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €6Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 40mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €14Reading date not recorded | 3h 48m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€6Omio catalogue, Oct 2040m · directSee Train details
- Bus€14Reading date not recorded3h 48m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Frankfurt to Heidelberg: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Frankfurt → Heidelbergtrain
Deutsche Bahn·40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Frankfurt to Heidelberg
FlixBus runs 121 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:05 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 121 | 00:05 | 23:45 |
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 40 | 05:19 | 13:50 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:05
- 00:45
- 01:05
- 01:45
- 02:35
- 02:55
- 03:30
- 03:35
- 03:45
- 03:55
- 04:05
- 04:30
- 04:55
- 05:30
- 05:50
- 05:55
- 06:30
- 06:45
- 06:50
- 07:20
- 07:30
- 07:45
- 07:50
- 08:20
- 08:30
- 08:55
- 09:00
- 09:20
- 09:30
- 09:55
- 10:00
- 10:03
- 10:20
- 10:30
- 10:55
- 11:00
- 11:03
- 11:20
- 11:40
- 11:45
- 12:03
- 12:15
- 12:20
- 12:40
- 12:45
- 13:03
- 13:15
- 13:20
- 13:30
- 13:45
- 14:00
- 14:03
- 14:05
- 14:15
- 14:30
- 15:00
- 15:03
- 15:05
- 15:30
- 15:40
- 16:00
- 16:03
- 16:05
- 16:10
- 16:40
- 17:00
- 17:03
- 17:10
- 17:40
- 17:45
- 18:03
- 18:10
- 18:35
- 18:40
- 18:45
- 19:03
- 19:10
- 19:35
- 19:45
- 20:03
- 20:10
- 20:35
- 21:03
- 22:45
- 23:05
- 23:45
All departuresDeutsche Bahn
- 05:19
- 05:54
- 06:21
- 06:50
- 06:51
- 06:53
- 07:15
- 07:43
- 07:50
- 07:51
- 08:02
- 08:10
- 08:22
- 08:29
- 08:51
- 08:53
- 09:20
- 09:42
- 09:50
- 09:51
- 10:03
- 10:11
- 10:20
- 10:22
- 10:28
- 10:51
- 11:01
- 11:20
- 11:44
- 11:50
- 11:51
- 12:02
- 12:11
- 12:20
- 12:21
- 12:29
- 12:51
- 13:20
- 13:42
- 13:50
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Frankfurt to Heidelberg works
Start with a Deutsche Bahn train from Frankfurt to Heidelberg, about 40 min. In total it's roughly €11 over 40 min, direct, no transfers.
Frankfurt to Heidelberg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt to Heidelberg?
The most useful route takes about 40m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Frankfurt to Heidelberg?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:05 and the last at 23:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Frankfurt to Heidelberg?
121 a day with FlixBus, between 00:05 and 23:45.
When is the first train from Frankfurt to Heidelberg?
The first train with Deutsche Bahn leaves at 05:19 and the last at 13:50, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Frankfurt to Heidelberg?
40 a day with Deutsche Bahn, between 05:19 and 13:50.
How far is Heidelberg from Frankfurt?
About 78 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Frankfurt to Heidelberg cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €5 to €11. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Frankfurt to Heidelberg?
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
Can you get from Frankfurt to Heidelberg without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt to Heidelberg?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Other ways people search Frankfurt to Heidelberg
- how to get from Frankfurt to Heidelberg
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- cheapest way from Frankfurt to Heidelberg
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Deutsche Bahn
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026