The average train between Frankfurt am Main and Heidelberg takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 44 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg. 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 every 30 minutes between Frankfurt am Main and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt am Main is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 12:33 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Frankfurt am Main station and arriving at Heidelberg station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.
Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Österreichische Bundesbahnen and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Heidelberg is 78.7 km. The road distance is 87 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €15–70 and the journey takes 1h. Two other operators also service this route.