The average train between Frankfurt am Main and Heidelberg, Altstadt takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Frankfurt am Main 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 am Main and Heidelberg, Altstadt. The earliest departure is at 2:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt am Main is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Heidelberg, Altstadt at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg, Altstadt. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt am Main station and arriving at Heidelberg, Altstadt station via Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg, Altstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg, Altstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Frankfurt am Main to Heidelberg, Altstadt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Heidelberg, Altstadt is 77.9 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.