Frankfurt to Heidelberg by bus + train
This route from Frankfurt to Heidelberg is not by bus the whole way: by train, bus it takes about 3h 48m in total, run by DB Regio AG Mitte Region Hessen, FlixBus. A quicker option we found is train, at 40m.
A closer look at the Bus journey
What follows describes one observed route. It does not mean this is the fastest option on the line.
- Observed fare
- €14
- Total journey
- 3h 48m
- Change
- 1 transfer
- Operator
- DB Regio AG Mitte Region Hessen, FlixBus
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The journey, step by step
- 1Frankfurt to Darmstadt
DB Regio AG Mitte Region Hessen27mThe exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.
Change at Darmstadt - 2Darmstadt to Heidelberg
FlixBus34mThe exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 121 | 00:05 | 23:45 |
All departures
- 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
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.
Bus facts for this route
These come from the timetables and station records we hold for the bus only. A line we cannot back with data is left out.
- Bus operators
- FlixBus
- Timetable
- First bus at 00:05, last at 23:45, 121 a day with FlixBus.
- Good to know
- The Bus covers Darmstadt to Heidelberg. The rest of the journey is by train.
Before you travel
Where does the bus leave from?
This record does not name the departure and arrival stops. Confirm them with the ticket provider for your service.
Seats and the service
Seat selection, breaks and the exact timetable vary by operator. Traffic and road conditions can change the journey time.
Baggage and ticket conditions
Baggage allowance and ticket conditions depend on the provider you choose and the fare type. This record holds neither, so check the change and cancellation terms before you buy.
Accessibility
Accessibility services and facilities are not in this record. Contact the operator before travelling for current information.
Other ways to travel
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €6Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 40mdirect | See Train details |
- Train€6Omio catalogue, Oct 2040m · directSee Train details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
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
Frankfurt to Heidelberg by bus: common questions
How long does Frankfurt to Heidelberg take by bus?
The bus does not cover the whole route: bus + train together take about 3h 48m, 1 transfer.
How much is a bus ticket from Frankfurt to Heidelberg?
The best price in our latest check was €14. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the bus from Frankfurt to Heidelberg?
DB Regio AG Mitte Region Hessen, FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the bus or the train better?
The train is faster at 40m. It is cheaper too, at €11.
Where else this route goes
Route guides
- Frankfurt Heidelberg bus
- Frankfurt to Heidelberg by bus
- bus ticket Frankfurt to Heidelberg
- how long is the bus from Frankfurt to Heidelberg