The average train between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Heidelberg, Altstadt takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg, Altstadt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Heidelberg, Altstadt. The earliest departure is at 2:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Heidelberg, Altstadt at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg, Altstadt. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station and arriving at Heidelberg, Altstadt station via Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg, Altstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg, Altstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Heidelberg, Altstadt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Heidelberg, Altstadt is 77.1 km. The road distance is 91 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €15–70 and the journey takes 1h. Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) also services this route hourly.